SEATTLE – Seattle Channel is honored to receive 11 Northwest Regional Emmy Award nominations from the Northwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS). These nominations, announced via social media on Friday, underscore the quality and breadth of programming the Seattle Channel produced in 2024.
The municipal TV station received nominations across a wide range of program categories, including health/medical, environment/science, historical/cultural, and human interest. Notably, the Seattle Channel was nominated in the overall excellence category, which recognizes the innovative work of the station across all departments and functions.
Videographers Chris Barnes and Pete Cassam were recognized for the second year in a row in the video essayist craft category, while City Inside/Out host Brian Callanan was nominated in the short form writing category.
“This year’s Emmy nominations celebrate our Seattle Channel team and their excellence in community storytelling,” said Chief Technology Officer Rob Lloyd. “The Channel’s ability to connect with audiences to share Seattle’s stories has enriched our community for 23 years. We are incredibly proud of the team’s achievements and the standard they’ve set for municipal television.”
“I am heartened by this recognition of Seattle Channel’s stellar work,” said Shannon Gee, Seattle Channel’s general manager. “The team is a unique combination of public servants and engaged storytellers who work tirelessly to highlight and inform our region about the issues and communities that shape our city. Congratulations Seattle Channel!”
The Northwest Regional Emmy Awards will be announced on June 7. The NATAS region includes five states: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. A complete listing of all nominees can be found on the NATAS website.
A list of Seattle Channel’s Emmy nominations follows and is also available on the Seattle Channel’s Take 21 blog.
Overall Excellence: Seattle Channel
Health/Medical – Short Form or Long Form Content: CityStream: Festival of Trees turns decor into donations for Seattle Children’s | Reporter Nicole Sanchez
Health/Medical – Short Form or Long Form Content: CityStream: Free Medical, Dental & Vision Care Clinic | Randy Eng, Producer; Norm Ohashi, Executive Producer; Tatevik Aprikyan, Anchor; Julia Colson, Producer
Environment/Science – Long Form Content: CityStream: Tunnels, Bioswales and Rooftop Solar | Randy Eng, Producer; Norm Ohashi, Producer; Enrique Cerna, Anchor; Michael Crowe, Reporter; Shannon Gee, Executive Producer
Historical/Cultural – Short Form Content:
CityStream: UW women’s rowing rises from humble beginnings to national glory | Kathy Tuohey, Producer; Valerie Vozza, Photographer/Editor
Historical/Cultural – Long Form Content: Community Stories: Grindline Skateparks: Christopher Barnes, Photographer/Editor; Ian Devier, Executive Producer
Human Interest – Short Form Content:
CityStream: Local author reunites with life-changing Franklin High School teacher: Randy Eng, Photographer/Editor; Shannon Gee, Narrator/Audio
Human Interest – Short Form Content:
Artist Michael Stasinos paints Seattle’s soul in breathtaking detail: Peter Cassam, Photographer/Editor; Annabel Cassam, Producer
Video Essayist Christopher Barnes Pete Cassam
Writer – Short Form Content Brian Callanan
Seattle Channel is the City of Seattle’s municipal TV station, producing stories that reflect, inform, and inspire the community it serves. Seattle Channel presents programs on cable television – channel 21 on Comcast (321 HD) and Wave (721 HD) – and via the internet to help residents connect with their city. Programming includes series and special features highlighting the diverse civic and cultural landscape of Seattle.