2001-2002 Emmy
Awards Categories
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OUTSTANDING
ACHIEVEMENTS WITHIN NEWS PROGRAMMING
1.
SINGLE NEWSCAST (limit: 60 mins)
For a regularly scheduled daily newscast, as aired, with no
post edits, except the removal of commercials. Only one submission
allowed per station.
a. Newscast from market size #20 or larger
b. Newscast from market size #21 - #140
c. Newscast from market size #141 or smaller
Award to: News Director, Producer, Anchor
2.
SINGLE MORNING NEWS PROGRAM (limit: 60 mins)
For a regularly scheduled morning news program, as aired,
with no post edits except the removal of commercials. Only
one submission allowed per station.
a. Program from market size #20 or larger
b. Program from market size #21 - #140
c. Newscast from market size #141 or smaller
Award to: News Director, Producer, Anchor/Host
3.
SPOT NEWS (limit: 30 mins)
For coverage of a single, unplanned event within regularly
scheduled news program.
Award to: Reporter, Assignment Editor, Producer, Videographer
4.
INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING (limit: 20 mins)
For a single or series of reports that require investigative
and research techniques within regularly scheduled news program.
Award to: Reporter, Videographer, Segment Producer
5.
CONTINUING COVERAGE (limit: 30 mins)
Continuing coverage of a single news story over an extended
period of time, within regularly scheduled news programs.
May include spot news, investigative and interviews. Individual
stories entered as part of this submission may be entered
in other News Program categories.
Award to: The Station
6.
SOFT FEATURE (limit: 10 mins)
A report relating to a lighter, soft news or human-interest
topic within regularly scheduled news program.
Award to: Reporter, Videographer
7.
SAME-DAY SOFT FEATURE (limit: 10 mins)
A report relating to a lighter, soft news or human-interest
topic broadcast within regularly scheduled news program. The
story must have been shot, written and edited within 24-hours.
No more than 10-percent of the story may be comprised of file
tape.
Award to: Reporter, Videographer
8.
SOFT FEATURE SERIES (limit: 20 mins)
Series of reports relating to a lighter, soft news or human-interest
topic within regularly scheduled news program. Submit all
parts in the order telecast.
Award to: Reporter, Videographer
9.
HARD FEATURE (limit: 10 mins)
A report relating to a hard news topic within regularly scheduled
news program.
Award to: Reporter, Videographer
10.
SAME-DAY HARD FEATURE (limit: 10 mins)
A report relating to a hard news topic broadcast within regularly
scheduled news program. The story must have been shot, written
and edited within 24-hours. No more than 10-percent of the
story may be comprised of file tape.
Award to: Reporter, Videographer
11.
HARD FEATURE SERIES (limit: 20 mins)
A series of reports relating to a hard news topic with regularly
scheduled news program.
Award to: Reporter, Videographer
12.
ON GOING FEATURE SERIES (limit: 20 mins)
Titled or franchised news reports or features regularly scheduled
over a minimum 3-month period within regularly scheduled news
program. Submit maximum of four samples.
Award to: Reporter, Videographer
13.
NEWS SPECIAL (limit 60 mins)
For coverage of a one-time only news special or program not
incorporated into a regularly scheduled news program.
Award to: Anchor, Reporter, Producer, Videographer
SPECIALIZED
PROGRAMMING
14.
DOCUMENTARY (limit: 60 mins)
For a documentary of current and/or cultural significance.
Award to: Producer, Videographer, Editor, Host/Anchor
15.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS (limit: 30 mins)
For a public affairs series or single program.
Award to: Producer, Host, Reporter, Videographer
16.
MAGAZINE (limit: 60 mins)
For a magazine program series.
Award to: Producer, Host, Reporter, Videographer
17.
CHILDREN'S (limit: 60 mins)
For a Children's or Teen program or series primarily designed
for viewers age 16 and under.
Award to: Producer, Host, Reporter, Videographer
18.
ENTERTAINMENT (limit: 30 mins)
For a program, series, segment or series of segments that
emphasize local entertainment, variety or performance topics.
Award to: Producer, Anchor/Host, Videographer
19.
SPORTS - LIVE OR UNEDITED (limit: 60 mins)
For coverage of single or series of sport events.
Award to: Producer, Director, Host/Announcer
20.
SPORTS PROGRAM (limit: 30 mins)
For single program or series covering sports or based on a
sports theme.
Award to: Producer, Host, Videographer
21.
SPORTS SEGMENT/FEATURE (limit: 15 mins)
For a self-contained segment or feature not included in another
category.
Award to: Producer, Anchor/Host, Reporter, Videographer
ANNOUNCEMENTS
AND CAMPAIGNS
(limit, all submissions: 30 mins)
22.
COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICE
a. Spot
b. Campaign (For a campaign you must submit at least
3 elements and no more than 5)
Award to: Producer(s)
23.
NEWS PROMOTION
a. Spot
b. Campaign (For a campaign, submit at least 3 elements
but no more than 5)
Award to: Producer(s)
24.
NON-NEWS PROMOTION
a. Spot
b. Campaign (For a campaign, submit at least 3 elements
but no more than 5)
Award to: Producer(s)
INDIVIDUAL
EXCELLENCE ON CAMERA
(limit, all submissions: 20 mins)
(submission may be a composite or single example)
25.
NEWS ANCHORS
26.
WEATHER ANCHORS
27
SPORTS ANCHORS
28.
REPORTERS
29.
COMMENTATORS
Submit maximum of four examples. Only one submission per individual.
30.
PROGRAM HOSTS (non-news)
INDIVIDUAL
CRAFT ACHIEVEMENTS
(limit, all submissions: 20 mins)
(submissions may be a composite or single example)
31.
GRAPHICS DESIGN, ANIMATION
a. News
b. Non-news
32.
AUDIO
a. News
b. Non-news
33.
VIDEOGRAPHY (news)
a. Within 24-hours
b. Beyond 24-hours
34.
VIDEOGRAPHY (non-news)
35.
DIRECTING (news)
36.
DIRECTING (non-news)
37.
EDITING (news)
a. Within 24-hours
b. Beyond 24-hours
38.
EDITING (non-news)
39.
LIGHTING
a. News
b. Non-news
40.
MUSICAL COMPOSITION/ARRANGEMENT
a. News
b. Non-news
41.
TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT
For construction or technical design, scenic design, remote
set-up, innovative uses of technology, etc.
42.
WRITING (news)
A hard copy of the script(s) must accompany submission.
43.
WRITING (non-news)
A hard copy of the script(s) must accompany submission.
OUTSTANDING
ACHIEVEMENT IN STUDENT PRODUCTION
(limit, all submissions: 30 mins)
(Certificate recognition only, Emmys not awarded)
44.
COLLEGE
a. News/Informational programming
b. Non-news/Entertainment programming
45.
HIGH SCHOOL
a. News/Informational programming
b. Non-news/Entertainment programming
