Univision’s WGBO in Chicago picked up six Emmys this past weekend – two of the awards were related to the production of the series detailing anchor Edna Schmidt’s battle with alcoholism, which aired in November of 2014.
Rival Telemundo WSNS also won in two categories, during the 57th Annual Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards Ceremony, which took place on Saturday, November 7.
Here are the winning categories:
WGBO Univision Chicago
Outstanding Achievement for News Specialty Report/Series – Human Interest
“Edna Schmidt: Mi Verdad”
Jessica Fernandez, Executive Producer; Jorge Barbosa, Reporter; Teri Arvesu, Luisa Echevarria, Producers.
Outstanding Achievement for Public Affairs/Current Affairs Programming – Program/Special
Conexión Chicago
Enrique Rodriguez, Host; Jorge Barbosa, Reporter; Maria de Lourdes Garcia, Teri Arvesu, Jessica Fernandez, Luisa Echevarria, Producers. WGBO
Outstanding Crafts Achievement for On-Camera Talent – Program Correspondent /Narrator/Performer
Diego Guirado – Mariachico.
Outstanding Crafts Achievement Off-Air: Editor – News
Luis Martínez, Petcoke Pollution Threat.
Outstanding Crafts Achievement Off-Air: Photographer – News
Jorge Rodas, Jorge Pacheco, Edna Schmidt Interview.
Outstanding Achievement for News Promo Single Spot/Campaign
Sweeps Campaign
Jaime Elizalde, Iván Garcia, Jovanny Evans, Diego Guirado, Producers.
WSNS Telemundo Chicago
Outstanding Achievement for News Gathering –Serious News (Hard) Single Feature
“Carrera Por El Poder”
Alba Mendiola, Reporter; Casey Mitchell, Diana Maldonado, Luis Figueroa, Marcela Santana, Producers
Outstanding Achievement for News Specialty Report/Series – Human Interest
“Emigrando por la Cura”
Iris Berrios, Reporter; Casey Mitchell, Raúl Quinones, Mario Carrasco, William Rojas, Noel Montenegro, Diana Maldonado, Marcela Santana and Mario Bernal, Producers
Other notable mentions:
Outstanding Achievement for News Gathering – Light News (Soft News) Single Feature/Series
Obesidad: Andres Lombana, Aura Campa, Edwin Ramirez, Producers; Nicole Suarez, Reporter. Hoy Chicago
Outstanding Achievement for Community/Public Service (PSAs) – Single Spot/Campaign
Rompamos el Silencio: Leda Santodomingo, Producer. Leda Santodomingo Productions INC
The complete list of winners is available on NATAS’ Chicago/Midwest Chapter website.