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PBS NORTH CAROLINA WINS 8 EMMY® AWARDS AT 37TH MIDSOUTH REGIONAL EMMYS 

These annual awards recognize artistic, educational and technical achievements in television. 

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, 2/27/2023 — PBS North Carolina received eight Emmy® Awards at the 37th Midsouth Regional Emmy Awards ceremony, held virtually this year, on Saturday, February 25. The awards were presented by the Nashville/Midsouth Chapter of theNational Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. 

“I’m thrilled that PBS North Carolina’s exceptional work has been honored by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences,” says Laura Kieler, PBS North Carolina’s Chief Content Officer and Chief Marketing Officer. “These awards reflect our network’s deep commitment to inclusive storytelling, technical excellence and the North Carolina communities we serve. That takes great effort, collaboration and vision from everyone across our organization.” 

In total, PBS North Carolina was recognized with 16 nominations in 12 different categories, ranging from documentary, magazine and public affairs formats to lifestyle, instructional and arts/entertainment content as well as technical achievement. 

The 37th Midsouth Regional Emmy Awards recognize work produced between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022. The nearly 1,000 entries were judged by peer professionals from at least two chapters of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. 

“I am incredibly proud of our talented team of creators here at PBS North Carolina,” says Heather Burgiss, PBS North Carolina’s Director of Original Productions. “They are each remarkable and approach storytelling with creative curiosity and a commitment to production excellence. It’s an honor to work alongside such gifted colleagues to lift voices, entertain, educate and share compelling stories across North Carolina.”  

PBS North Carolina Emmy® Award Winners 

A complete list of winners and nominees can be found here. 

Documentary Cultural 
Boundless 
A sculpture honors the legacy of the United States Colored Troops in Wilmington. 
This film is part of the Visibly Speaking series, which was made possible thanks to the support of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation. 
PBS North Carolina: Morgan Potts, Brooks Bennett 
Watch Boundless 

Documentary Topical 
State of Change 
Stories of resilience from the North Carolinians on the front lines of climate change. 
State of Change is part of the Pulitzer Center’s Connected Coastline reporting initiative. 
PBS North Carolina: Frank Graff, Michelle Lotker, Robert Gunter, Matthew Chenet, Brooks Bennett, Elliot Blumberg, Miriam McSpadden, Justine Schmidt, Rossie Izlar 
Watch State of Change 

Documentary Historical 
9/11: We Remember 
North Carolinians share personal accounts of that tragic day. 
PBS North Carolina: Jonathan Steve Duran Arriola, Heather Burgiss, Miriam McSpadden, Brooks Bennett, Rebecca Ward, Dan Powers, Justine Schmidt, Robert Gunter 
Watch 9/11: We Remember 

Magazine Program 
My Home, NC 
A unique look at the people, food and music that make North Carolina our home. 
PBS North Carolina: Brooks Bennett, Heather Burgiss, Miriam McSpadden, Brian Beckman, Donald Bittinger, Timothy O’Laughlin 
Watch My Home, NC 

Lifestyle 
The Key Ingredient “Cornmeal of the Castle” 
Food writer Sheri Castle shares stories and recipes about a beloved ingredient. 
PBS North Carolina: Heather Burgiss, Sheri Castle, Miriam McSpadden, Donald Bittinger, Brooks Bennett, Mark McSpadden, Jonathan Steve Duran Arriola, Athina Sgambati, Nathan Shepherd, Justine Schmidt 
Watch The Key Ingredient “Cornmeal of the Castle” 

Arts/Entertainment 
Snowbird & The Untouchables 
Public art projects celebrate the women and voices of the Snowbird Cherokee community in Robbinsville and a legendary football team in Hickory. 
These films are part of the Visibly Speaking series, which was made possible thanks to the support of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation. 
PBS North Carolina: Brooks Bennett, Miriam McSpadden, Heather Burgiss, Brian Beckman, Mark McSpadden, Morgan Potts, Rossie Izlar, Nathan Shepherd, Justine Schmidt, Ryan Carpenter 
Watch Snowbird & The Untouchables 

Photographer, Short-Form Content 
Brooks Bennett Photography Composite 
PBS North Carolina: Brooks Bennett 

Video Essay 
Hunting Boy Wood Carving 
Cherokee woodcarver Billy Welch creates masks and other carvings that reflect his Native American heritage and love of the land. 
This film was featured in the series NC Weekend, which is made possible thanks to generous support from Visit NC. 
PBS North Carolina: Brooks Bennett 
Watch Hunting Boy Wood Carving 

About the Nashville/Midsouth Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 

The Nashville/Midsouth Chapter, founded in 1984, encompasses the states of North Carolina (except Asheville) and Tennessee, and the television market of Huntsville, Alabama. In addition to granting the Midsouth Regional Emmy® Awards, the chapter awards scholarships, honors quarter-century industry veterans with the Silver Circle, conducts Regional Student Television Awards of Excellence for high schools, has a free, nationwide job bank that provides member discounts and participates in judging Emmy entries at the regional and national levels. Learn more at emmynashville.org. 

About PBS North Carolina 

As North Carolina’s statewide PBS network serving the country’s third largest public media market, PBS North Carolina educates, informs, entertains and inspires its audience on air, online and in person. Through its unique partnership of public investment and private support, the network includes in-person engagement, digital-first social and online content delivery and four over-the-air channels: PBS NC, the North Carolina Channel, Rootle 24/7 PBS Kids and the Explorer Channel. Its transformational events and content spark curiosity and wonder for all North Carolinians. Additionally, PBS North Carolina serves as the backbone for North Carolina’s state emergency services. Learn more at pbsnc.org, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 

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Media Contact 
Laura Kieler, PBS North Carolina 
press@pbsnc.org