November 10, 2011

Two WQED productions received Media and Mental Health Awards from the Entertainment Industries Council, which recognizes high-quality, accurate reporting on behavioral health issues.

Television News-Program Length
"Losing Lambert: A Journey Through Survival & Hope"
David Solomon, Producer/Writer
Paul Ruggieri, Photographer/Editor

Television Community Affairs Program
"Long Road Home"
David Solomon, Producer/Writer
Paul Ruggieri, Photographer/Editor

September 24, 2011

WQED Multimedia wins seven Emmy Awards in the Mid-Atlantic Region of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Emmy statuettes were presented at a ceremony in Philadelphia to the following WQED team members.

Sports Program - One-Time Special
"The Dirty Dozen: A Stupendous Bike Ride"
Rick Sebak, Producer
Kevin Conrad, Editor
Matt Conrad, Associate Producer
Frank Caloiero, Camera
Bob Lubomski, Camera

Arts/Entertainment Program Feature/Segment
"Jewelry N'at"
Pierina Morelli, Producer/Photographer/Editor

Environment/Science - Program Feature/Segment
"Solar Water"
Pierina Morelli, Producer/Photographer/Editor

Health Program Feature/Segment
"Beyond Boundaries: Minspeak"
Pierina Morelli, Producer/Photographer/Editor

Historic/Cultural Program Feature/Segment
"Leo Beachy: A Legacy Nearly Lost"
David Solomon, Writer/Producer
Paul Ruggieri, Photographer/Editor

Public/Current/Community Affairs Program/Special
"Teen Dating Violence: The Murder of Demi Cuccia"
Michael Bartley, Producer/Reporter
Frank Caloiero, Photographer/Editor

Writer - Program
David Solomon, WQED Multimedia

August 9, 2011

WQED Pittsburgh received 16 Emmy nominations from the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. For the sixth consecutive year, WQED was recognized with a nomination in the coveted category of Station Excellence. 
Here is the complete list of WQED's Emmy nominations with links to watch many of the programs and features. The winners will be announced at a ceremony in Philadelphia on September 24, 2011.

Sports Program - One-Time Special
"The Dirty Dozen: A Stupendous Bike Ride"
Rick Sebak, Producer
Kevin Conrad, Editor
Matt Conrad, Associate Producer
Frank Caloiero, Camera
Bob Lubomski, Camera

Arts/Entertainment Program Feature/Segment
"Jewelry N'at"
Pierina Morelli, Producer/Photographer/Editor

Art & Alzheimer's
Nathalie Berry, Producer
Tonia Caruso, Reporter

Environment/Science - Program Feature/Segment
"What's in the Water: Nine Mile Run"
Pierina Morelli, Producer/Photographer/Editor

Solar Water
Pierina Morelli, Producer/Photographer/Editor

Environment/Science - Program/Special
"Green Innovations"
Nathalie Berry, Producer

"Marcellus Shale: The Price of Progress"
Christopher T. Moore, Producer/Reporter
Paul Ruggieri, Photographer/Editor

Health Program Feature/Segment
"Beyond Boundaries: Minspeak"
Pierina Morelli, Producer/Photographer/Editor

Historic/Cultural Program Feature/Segment
"Leo Beachy: A Legacy Nearly Lost"
David Solomon, Writer/Producer
Paul Ruggieri, Photographer/Editor

Historic/Cultural Program/Special
"Experience: Have You Been To Brookline?"
Tonia Caruso, Producer/Reporter

"Experience: 40 To Farmington"
Dave Crawley, Producer/Reporter
Dave Forstate, Photographer/Editor

Public/Current/Community Affairs Program/Special
"Bullying: The Cruelty Crisis"
Pierina Morelli, Producer/Photographer/Editor

"Teen Dating Violence: The Murder of Demi Cuccia"
Michael Bartley, Producer/Reporter
Frank Caloiero, Photographer/Editor

"Horizons Premiere Episode"
Christopher T. Moore, Host/Producer
Minette Seate, Senior Producer
Mike Lee, Producer/Reporter

Station Excellence
WQED Multimedia
Deborah Acklin, President & CEO

Outstanding Writer - Program
David Solomon

March 21, 2011

An episode of WQED's "Experience" program has received the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters (PAB) 2011 Award for Excellence in Broadcasting in the category of Outstanding Documentary Program.

"The Allegheny River Islands : Urban Oases"
Pierina Morelli, Producer/Photographer/Editor