November 8, 2012

WQED Multimedia received a Media and Mental Health Award from the Entertainment Industries Council, which recognizes high-quality, accurate reporting on behavioral health issues in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The awards were presented by keynote speaker U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin.

Television Community Affairs Program
"Beyond Baby Blues"
Alicia Schisler, Producer/Writer
Frank Caloiero, Photographer/Editor
David Cohen, Editor
Bob Lubomski, Photographer

September 22, 2012

WQED received six 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.

Arts and Entertainment - Program/Special
"Pittsburgh is Art"
Pierina Morelli, Producer/Photographer/Editor

Education/Schools Program Feature or Segment
"Roboclass: Reconnecting a Homebound Student"
Maria Kakay, Producer
David Cohen, Editor

Education/Schools- Program/Special
"Pitch Perfect"
Minette Seate, Senior Producer

Health/Environment/Science - Program/Special
"The Race to Save Pennsylvania's Bats"
Gina Catanzarite, Producer
David Cohen, Editor
David Forstate, Videographer
Glenn Syska, Videographer
Paul Ruggieri, Videographer

Historic/Cultural Program/Special
"Cresson: Remembering Life at the San"
David Solomon, Producer/Writer
Paul Ruggieri, Photojournalist

Musical Composition/Arrangement
"Pittsburgh From The Air"
Jamie Peck

August 16, 2012

WQED's documentary on end-of-life planning has been recognized with a 2012 Gold Award from the National Mature Media Awards.

"The Last Chapter"
Alicia Schisler, Producer/Writer
Frank Caloiero, Photographer/Editor

August 14, 2012

WQED Pittsburgh received 22 Emmy nominations from the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. The winners will be announced at the Emmy ceremony in Philadelphia on September 22, 2012.

Here is the complete list of WQED's nominations with links to watch many of the programs and features.

Arts/Entertainment Program Feature/Segment
"Good Donuts"
Rick Sebak, Producer
Kevin Conrad, Editor
Bob Lubomski, Cameraman

Arts and Entertainment - Program/Special
"Pittsburgh is Art"
Pierina Morelli, Producer/Photographer/Editor

Education/Schools Program Feature or Segment
"Roboclass: Reconnecting a Homebound Student"
Maria Kakay, Producer
David Cohen, Editor

Education/Schools- Program/Special
"Pitch Perfect"
Minette Seate, Senior Producer

Health/Environment/Science- Program Feature/Segment
"Living With Diabetes: Dan’s Story"
Nathalie Berry, Producer

Health/Environment/Science- Program Feature/Segment
"The Veterans Sleep Study"
David Solomon, Producer
Paul Ruggieri, Photojournalist

Health/Environment/Science - Program/Special
"The Race to Save Pennsylvania's Bats"
Gina Catanzarite, Producer
David Cohen, Editor
David Forstate, Videographer
Glenn Syska, Videographer
Paul Ruggieri, Videographer

"Endangered Animals: A Haven In Pittsburgh"
Nathalie Berry, Producer

"Experience: Managing Marcellus"
Alicia Schisler, Producer/Writer

Historic/Cultural Program/Special
"America's Arsenal: How Pittsburgh Powered WW2"
Dave Crawley, Reporter/Producer
Dave Forstate, Photographer/Editor

"Cresson: Remembering Life at the San"
David Solomon, Producer/Writer
Paul Ruggieri, Photojournalist

"The Civic Arena: 50 Years Under the Dome on the Hill"
Harold Hayes, Producer

"General Stores of Greene County"
Tonia Caruso, Producer/Reporter

"Human Interest Program Feature/Segment"
Pulling Together
Beth Dolinar, Producer/Reporter
Paul Ruggieri, Photojournalist

Human Interest Program/Special
"Long Road Home"
David Solomon, Producer
Paul Ruggieri, Photojournalist

Documentary
"The Last Chapter"
Alicia Schisler, Producer
Frank Caloiero, Director of Photography

Magazine Program/Special
"Pittsburgh 360"
Richard Cook, Producer
Michael Bartley, Host/Reporter

Public/Current/Community Affairs Feature/Segment
"The War Within: A Vietnam Vet's Story"
David Solomon, Producer
Paul Ruggieri, Photojournalist

Public/Current/Community Affairs Program/Special
"Pittsburgh 360: Marcellus Shale Special"
Richard Cook, Producer
Michael Bartley, Host/Reporter
Pierina Morelli, Photographer/Editor
Tonia Caruso, Host/Reporter

Musical Composition/Arrangement
Jamie Peck

Video Essay (Single Camera Only)
Pierina Morelli

Writer- Program
David Solomon

May 14, 2012

WQED won four Golden Quill Awards on May 14, 2012 at the Sheraton Station Square Hotel. Sponsored by the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania.

Documentary
"Long Road Home"
David Solomon, Producer/Writer
Paul Ruggieri, Photographer/Editor

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

Arts and Entertainment
"Pittsburgh is Art"
Pierina Morelli, Producer/Photographer/Editor

History/Culture
"Stories of the Holocaust"
Iris Samson, Producer
Frank Caloiero, Editor
David Cohen, Editor

April 20, 2012

WQED has 14 finalists in this year's Golden Quill Awards. Sponsored by the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania, the winners will be announced May 14, 2012 at the Sheraton Station Square Hotel.

Congratulations to the nominees in the following categories:

Public Affairs/Community Service
"For Jeron"
Minette Seate, Producer
Chris Moore, Producer/Host
Paul Ruggieri, Editor

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

"Bullying: The Cruelty Crisis"
Pierina Morelli, Producer/Photographer/Editor

Documentary
"Long Road Home"
David Solomon, Producer/Writer
Paul Ruggieri, Photographer/Editor

"The Last Chapter"
Alicia Schisler, Producer/Writer
Frank Caloiero, Photographer/Editor

Arts and Entertainment
"Pittsburgh is Art"
Pierina Morelli, Producer/Photographer/Editor

Art & Alzheimer's
Nathalie Berry, Producer
Frank Caloiero, Photographer
Amy Grove, Editor

Health/Science/Environment
"Living With Autism"
Alicia Schisler, Producer/Writer
Frank Caloiero, Photographer/Editor
Ryan Krumm, Editor

"Teens & Bariatric Surgery"
Maria Kakay, Producer
Bob Lubomski, Photographer
Amy Grove, Editor

History/Culture
"Stories of the Holocaust"
Iris Samson, Producer
Frank Caloiero, Editor
David Cohen, Editor

"The Civic Arena: 50 Years Under the Dome on the Hill"
Harold Hayes, Producer
Paul Ruggieri, Editor

"Warren Goss: Living History"
Mindy Cropper, Producer
Bob Lubomski, Photographer
Frank Caloiero, Editor

Sports Reporting
"Senior Softball"
Richard Cook, Producer
Frank Caloiero, Photographer/Editor

"Pulling Together"
Beth Dolinar, Producer
Paul Ruggieri, Photographer/Editor

April 1, 2012

An episode of Experience has received the 2012 Bronze Telly Award in the category of TV Programs: Nature/Wildlife.

"The Race to Save Pennsylvania’s Bats"
Gina Catanzarite, Producer
David Cohen, Editor
Photographers: Dave Forstate, Paul Ruggieri, Glenn Syska

March 5, 2012

An episode of WQED's "Experience" program has received the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters (PAB) 2012 Award for Excellence in Broadcasting in the category of Outstanding Documentary Program.

"Visiting Volant"
Producer: Iris Samson
Editor: Amy Grove
Videographers: Frank Caloiero, Paul Ruggieri, Bob Lubomski

February 12, 2012

The Carnegie Science Center Awards recognized WQED's Pierina Morelli with its 2012 Science Communicator Award Honorable Mention. Ms. Morelli, a producer, videographer and editor was acknowledged for her ability to captivate thousands of viewers with her reports on scientific, environmental and technological issues.

January 12, 2012

Mental Health America of Westmoreland County selected WQED's David Solomon as the 2012 recipient of its Innovations Award in the category of Recovery. Mr. Solomon was recognized as writer and producer of Long Road Home and Losing Lambert: A Journey Through Survival and Hope. The acclaimed documentaries focused on the struggles and success of people dealing with mental illness.

Paul Ross Award from the PSO
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