WHRO Public Media Nominated for Ten Emmy Awards
WHRO Public Media has been honored to win several awards recently. From our Work Like A Girl series, to advertising awards for promotions, we are excited to celebrate these achievements.
“WHRO Public Media is committed to delivering outstanding content that enriches and educates our community. We are honored by the these awards and nominations,” stated Bert Schmidt, president and CEO of WHRO.
Below is a list of our 2023 Awards.
Telly Awards
GOLD
Curate Season 7, Episode 6 Television-Cultural
The Curate series explores the thriving art scene in our own backyard and across America. Each week, the program features a Hampton Roads artist, along with artists from across the country. Watch the series
Curate 757: Xavier Darryl Lewis Non-Broadcast - Arts & Cultural
Xavier Darryl Lewis is a unique and original voice in the Hampton Roads contemporary art scene. A a painter, using bold colors and dynamic graphics applied to a variety of unexpected surfaces, or as a rocking musician, he always leans into his punk rock roots. Watch the episode.
SILVER
Curate 757: Season 7 Online - Series: Documentary
African American History: Integration at E.C. Glass High School Non-Broadcast - Social Impact
African American History: Black Watermen Non-Broadcast - Diversity & Inclusion
GreenBeats: We Sing Her Story Online - Green/Eco-Friendly
Old Dominion University Alumni Honors: Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears Non-Broadcast - Educational Institution
Curate 757: Dathan Kane Online - Cultural & Lifestyle
Curate 757: Jean Benvenuto Non-Broadcast - Arts & Cultural
Curate 757: Maurice Spector Online - Cultural & Lifestyle
Curate 757: Maya Lin Online - Museums & Galleries
Curate 757: Elbert Watson Online - Biography
Curate 757: CHKD Children's Pavilion Non-Broadcast - Fitness, Health & Wellness
BRONZE
African American History Videos: Cuffeytown Online - Education & Training
Lifelong Learning – PSA city of Norfolk Promotional Video - Educational Institution
Music Library Giveaway Promotional Video - Not-for-profit
Old Dominion University Alumni Honors: Chief Judge Penney Azcarate Promotional Video - Educational Institution
Curate 757: Kristen Skees Online - Beauty, Fashion & Lifestyle
The InHEIRitance Project Online - D&I
Curate 757: Not For the Weak Records Non-Broadcast - Lifestyle
Emmy Awards
Magazine Program (Single Program)
Kendrick Hopkins Jr., Director/Videographer/Editor Mike Diller, Producer/Director/Writer/Editor
Chesapeake Heritage (Short Form Content)
Black Watermen of the Chesapeake Lisa Godley, Executive Producer/Director/Writer Neil Grochmal, Producer/Director of Photography/Editor
Chesapeake Heritage (Short Form Content)
Maya Lin Mike Diller, Producer/Director
Arts & Entertainment (Short Form Content)
Maurice Spector Mark Atkinson, Director/Cinematographer
Diversity/Equity/Inclusion (Short Form Content)
Black Tobacco Farmers Lisa Godley, Executive Producer/Director/Writer Neil Grochmal, Producer/Editor
Education / Schools (Short Form Content)
Elbert Watson Neil Grochmal, Producer/Editor
Societal Concerns (Short Form Content)
The InHEIRitance Project Kendrick Hopkins Jr., Director/Producer/Videographer/Editor
Public Service Announcement (Single Spot)
GreenBeats: We Sing Her Story Ken Nishimoto, Animator
Public Service Announcement (Campaign)
Old Dominion University Alumni Honors Brandon Nance, Producer/Editor
Photographer (Short Form Content)
Neil Grochmal Photographer