Kansas City PBS has received six nominations for the 2023 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Mid-America Regional Chapter EMMY Awards. These nominations are based on outstanding cultural, educational, technological, entertainment, news and informational achievements in television.
“We are grateful to our community and creative partners who support vital storytelling across the Kansas City region and beyond,” said Kliff Kuehl, president and CEO of Kansas City PBS. “It is always rewarding to be recognized for the important content created by the talented individuals at Kansas City PBS.”
Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in Branson, Missouri, on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.
Kansas City PBS’ nominations are as follows:
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT – LONG FORM CONTENT
Brad Austin, John McGrath, Cole Blaise
POLITICS/GOVERNMENT – SHORT-FORM CONTENT
Catherine Hoffman
What’s the Deal with Kansas Cannabis Laws?
Cami Koons, Emily Woodring
POLITICS/GOVERNMENT – LONG-FORM CONTENT
Activism in Kansas City | Flatland in Focus
Cody Boston, D. Rashaan Gilmore, John McGrath, Brad Austin, Chris Lester, Matt McClelland, Chris Cosgrove, Eric Mater, Clarence Dennis, Catherine Hoffman
PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM
Michael Price, Nick Haines, Ryan Hennessey
PROMOTION – IMAGE PROMOTION OR PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN
Anna Gonzalez, Catherine Hoffman, Cole Blaise
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