The National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS-NCCB) presented Maryland Public Television (MPT) with seven Emmys during its 64th Emmy® Awards ceremony on Saturday, June 26.
NATAS-NCCB comprises television industry professionals dedicated to fostering and recognizing outstanding achievements in television production in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Its annual Emmy Awards competition acknowledges excellence in areas including entertainment programs, news and documentary shows, and sports programming.
Over the course of its more than 50-year history, MPT has earned 192 regional Emmys out of 434 nominations, the Board of Governors Award (the regional NATAS chapter’s highest honor), and four national Emmy Awards.
MPT’s 22 Emmy Award nominations earned across 16 categories this year represent the most nominations it has ever recorded. The statewide network received awards in the following categories:
CATEGORY #35A: INFORMATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL – SHORT FORM CONTENT
Outdoors Maryland: An Awakening Underfoot
Stefanie Robey, Producer
CATEGORY #37A: MAGAZINE PROGRAM (SINGLE PROGRAM)
Destination Maryland
Sarah Sampson, Producer
Frank Batavick, Executive Producer
CATEGORY #39B: CHESAPEAKE HERITAGE – LONG FORM CONTENT
Creatures of the Chesapeake
Sarah Sampson, Producer
Frank Batavick, Executive Producer
CATEGORY #41A: BUSINESS/CONSUMER – SHORT FORM CONTENT
Maryland Farm & Harvest: Immigrant Farmers Put Down New Roots
Stefanie Robey, Producer
CATEGORY #43A: DIVERSITY/EQUITY/INCLUSION – SHORT FORM CONTENT
Artesanas
Amy Oden, Producer/Director/Editor
CATEGORY #65B: WRITER – SHORT FORM CONTENT
Sarah Sampson
Sarah Sampson, Writer
CATEGORY #66E: PHOTOGRAPHER – LONG FORM CONTENT
Creatures of the Chesapeake
Nick Caloyianis, Photographer
The National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter (NCCB) of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) is a non-profit, professional organization serving the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. television community. NATAS-NCCB is dedicated to advancement in the art and science of television. The academy’s goals are to foster creative leadership in the television industry, and to encourage artistic, educational, and cultural excellence and technical progress.
About Maryland Public Television
Maryland Public Television (MPT) is a statewide, public-supported TV network and Public Broadcasting Service member offering entertaining, educational, and inspiring content delivered by traditional broadcasting and streaming on TVs, computers, and mobile devices. A state agency, it operates under the auspices of the Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission. MPT creates local, regional, and national content and is a frequent winner of regional Emmy® awards. MPT’s commitment to educators, parents, caregivers, and learners of all ages is delivered through instructional events and Thinkport.org. MPT’s year-round community engagement activities connect viewers with resources on a wide range of topics. For more information visit mpt.org.
