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12 News Honored with 10 Rocky Mountain Emmy® Awards
PHOENIX, AZ, September 24, 2018 – The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences at the 41st Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards recognized 12 News with 10 Emmy awards including “Overall Excellence,” “Breaking News,” and “Best Anchor.”
12 News won Emmy gold in the following categories:
Overall Excellence
Best Anchor: Mark Curtis
Best Morning Newscast: 12 Today
Best Evening Newscast: 12 News at 6pm
Breaking News: Clashes at President Trump Rally
Best Sports Program: Cardinals Locker Room
Community Affairs Program Special: Common Ground
News Producer: Christy Bricks
Sports Reporter: Tresa Tudrick
Video Journalist: Bryan West
“The Emmy represents the ultimate in quality and excellence! I am so proud of these recognitions for the work our team has done over the past year,” says Dean Ditmer 12 News President and General Manager. "This is the kind of leadership our viewers can continue to expect from 12 News as we take our responsibility as journalists seriously. The awards are the result of the collective dedication, determination, and drive to be the best at 12 News!”
Other special honors include legendary sports anchor Bruce Cooper’s induction into the Silver Circle Society in recognition of 25 years of excellence and community service. 12 News alumnus Kent Dana also received the Governors' Award in recognition of his lifetime achievements.
News Director George Davilas thanks the Rocky Mountain NATAS chapter saying, “The entire 12 News team is humbled by these honors and remains enthusiastically committed to serving our viewers with gold standard reporting, emotional storytelling and community service initiatives that make a difference.”
About 12 News:
12 News is your NBC affiliate and owned by TEGNA Inc., Arizona’s news leader, most watched TV station and your official home of the Arizona Cardinals. 12 News is built on a legacy of trust with generations of viewers and award-winning journalism. 12 News is the 2018 Regional Edward R. Murrow award-winner for Breaking News Coverage and winner of nine 2017 Associated Press Awards, including Outstanding News Operation.
On-air and the 12 News app as well as on our social media channels like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or www.12News.com – 12 News is committed to serving the people of Arizona and brings Everything Arizona to every platform.
About TEGNA Inc:
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. With 47 television stations and two radio stations in 39 markets, TEGNA delivers relevant content and information to consumers across platforms. It is the largest owner of top 4 affiliates in the top 25 markets, reaching approximately one-third of all television households nationwide. Each month, TEGNA reaches 50 million adults on-air and approximately 30 million across its digital platforms. TEGNA has been consistently honored with the industry’s top awards, including Edward R. Murrow, George Polk, Alfred I. DuPont and Emmy Awards. TEGNA also delivers innovative and unparalleled solutions for advertisers through TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS). TMS is a one-stop shop that helps businesses thrive through an unmatched suite of services and solutions that reach consumers across television, email, social and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.
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