Newscast – Evening – Larger Markets
- Planes, Names & Wall of Fire, Ruby Chen, FOX 5 San Diego
- Freeway Shootings NBC 7 San Diego News at 5 p.m., Nina Martensson, NBC 7 San Diego
- 10News at 11:00–Blackout, Michael Rozzen, KGTV 10News
- 8 News Now at 6:00 PM, Anne Marie Petersen, KLAS-TV
- 10News at 7:00–A Dad’s Deadly Acts, Derek Van de Weg, KGTV 10News
- Arevalos Verdict, Heathre Decou, NBC 7 San Diego
Newscast – Evening – Smaller Markets
- There are no nominees in this category
Newscast – Morning – Larger Markets
- 8 News Now This Morning, Christina Galon, KLAS-TV
- 10News This Morning—Occupy Raid, Jeff Farley, KGTV 10News
Newscast – Morning – Smaller Markets
- There are no nominees in this category
Newscast – Weekend – Larger Markets
- 8 News Now Weekend Edition, Chris Saldana, Shayna Hayes, KLAS-TV
- 10NEWS WEEKEND–A Dad’s Deadly Desperation, Audra Stafford, KGTV 10News
Newscast – Weekend – Smaller Markets
- There are no nominees in this category
Team Coverage
- Cold Pacific Storm – Team Coverage, Nina Martensson, NBC 7 San Diego
- Tragedy On The Track, Matt DeLucia, Douglas Johnson, Jon Castagnino, Elizabeth Watts, Tescily Maguire, FOX 5 Las Vegas
Journalistic Enterprise
- Rosch Enterprise Composite, Denise Rosch, KSNV-TV
- Kurt Rivera Stories, Kurt Rivera, KBAK-TV
- DeLucia Enterprise Composite, Matt DeLucia, FOX 5 Las Vegas
- Spears Enterprise Composite, Darcy Spears, KTNV-TV
- Nacen En Cautiverio/ Born In Prison Part 1 And 2, Carolina Sarassa, Adriana Arevalo, German Andres Gonzalez, KINC Univision
Breaking/Spot News Coverage
- Abducted Boy Found Safe, Adrian Holeyman, Alison Reeder, KCOY CBS 12
- I-15 Tanker Explosion, Chris Saldana, Tim Zietlow, KLAS-TV
- The Big Blackout, Simone Aponte, Les Waldron, Richard Allyn, Joe Wiedemann, Scott Kavieff, Craig McKee, Matthew Sellars, Marcella Lee, Roland Morales, Matthew Baylow, Michael W. Edison, Barbara-Lee Edwards, KFMB-TV
- Baby Found In Dumpster, Zahid Arab, Matthew Bell, KLAS-TV
- El Cajon Shots and Fire, Christopher Short, Greg Torkelson, Antonio Castelan, San Diego 6
General Assignment Report
- Mt. Charleston Pot Bust, Alexander Brauer, Jonathan Humbert, Matthew Adams, KLAS-TV
- Towing Company Charged, Derek Staahl, San Diego 6
- Officer Down, Tony Shin, NBC 7 San Diego
- Navy SEAL Rampage Caught on Camera, Aaron Drawhorn, Christopher Benka, KLAS-TV
- Video Controversial/Controversial Video, Carolina Sarassa, Adriana Arevalo, KINC Univision
Investigative Report – Single Story or Series
- Soccer Judge, Kyle Zuelke, Colleen McCarty, KLAS-TV
- California Court Management Investigated, Felicia Kit, Mitch Blacher, JW August, Matthew Burrow, KGTV 10News
- Spousal Support, Mitch Blacher, KGTV 10News
- School Police Coverup, Ian Russell, Matthew Adams, George Knapp, KLAS-TV
- Sueos en Pausa, Candy Caceres, Andres Herrera, Telemundo 17.3
- Deadly Force: When Las Vegas Police Shoot, and Kill, Justin Yurkanin, The Las Vegas Review-Journal
News Special
- Remembering 9/11… 10 Years After, Yalda Sharifie, Jim Patton, San Diego 6
Arts/Entertainment – Single Story or Series
- Chambeando Con Camila Part 1/2, Gerardo Fernandez, Adriana Arevalo, Armando Avila, Jairo Aguilar, KINC Univision
- The Saga of the Surfing Madonna, James Koh, FOX 5 San Diego
Business/Consumer – Single Story or Series
- Strip Character Invasion, Stefanie Jednoralski, Jason Valle, FOX 5 Las Vegas
- Mangia Mangia, Andrew Huse, The San Diego Union-Tribune
- Facebook Scam, John Dabkovich, KBAK/KBFX-TV
- Walmart Pricing Exposed, JW August, Felicia Kit, Christian Cazares, KGTV 10News
- Car Buyers Beware!, Mari Payton, Chuck Westerheide, NBC 7 San Diego
Crime – Single Story or Series
- Nevada‘s Rural Drug War, Kevin Bolinger, Arron Healy, FOX 5 Las Vegas
- Trucker Serial Killer, Matthew Adams , George Knapp, KLAS-TV
- Smut Peddlers, Gerard Ramalho, Carlos Olmedo, KSNV-TV
Education – Single Story or Series
- Schools on the Brink, Tiffany Spitzer, Andrew Donohue, William Carless, Garrett Ng, Catherine Garcia, Rory Devine, NBC 7 San Diego/ Voiceofsandiego.org
- Behind the scenes at Birch Aquarium, Andrew Huse, The San Diego Union-Tribune
- School Spending: You Paid for It, Darcy Spears, KTNV-TV
- Solar Cars, Suzanne Bartole, County of San Diego
- Tracking Truants, John Huck, Joseph Lybarger, FOX 5 Las Vegas
- Follow A Teacher, Calvert Collins, KLAS-TV
- Virtual High School, Elizabeth Watts, Jason Westerhaus, FOX 5 Las Vegas
Environment – Single Story or Series
- Pacific Steel Recycling Pollution, JW August, Mitch Blacher, Matthew Burrow, KGTV 10News
- Unbridled Passions, Untamed Costs, John Locher, The Las Vegas Review-Journal
- Farm to Fork Fiasco, Kyle Zuelke, Colleen McCarty, KLAS-TV
- San Clemente Foxes, Paul Makarushka, Erica Fox, FOX 5 San Diego
Health/Science – Single Story or Series
- Asteroid Apophis: Separating Fact From Science Fiction, Amity Addrisi, KBAK-TV
- Operation Mend, Paul Makarushka, Erica Fox, FOX 5 San Diego
- Explaining Fukushima‘s Meltdown, James Koh, FOX 5 San Diego
- The $1 Test, Marcella Lee, Simone Aponte, KFMB-TV
Historic/Cultural – Single Story or Series
- Mizpah Hotel, Denise Rosch, Rick Trujillo, KSNV-TV
- Remembering 9/11, Sasha Foo, KUSI-TV
- 911 SD Responders, John Langeler, FOX 5 San Diego
Human Interest – Single Story or Series
- My Booty Shop!, James Koh, FOX 5 San Diego
- A Special Family, Scott Hennessee, Carolyn Moloshco, Joshua Jenkins, KPSP
- ABCs in Poverty, Jackie Parks, Evan Hinojos, KERO-TV
- Former Star Homeless, Christian Cazares, Angele Ringo, KGTV 10News
- Trapped Like A…, Sabrina Rodriguez, KBAK/KBFX-TV
- Niños Transgenero, Marco Serrano, Armando Aparicio Garcia, KBNT Univision
Politics/Government – Single Story or Series
- Foster Care Nightmare, Darcy Spears, Ozkar Palomo, KTNV-TV
- Polygamists Get Big Government Contracts, Ian Russell, George Knapp, KLAS-TV
- Twitter Controversy, John Langeler, FOX 5 San Diego
- Party on the Taxpayer’s Dime, Alexander Brauer, Jonathan Humbert, KLAS-TV
Religion – Single Story or Series
- There are no nominees in this category
Military – Single Story or Series
- Camp Pendleton‘s Afghanistan, Christian Cazares, KGTV 10News
- Weapons School: The Making of a Warrior and a Leader Part I & II, Lisa Remillard, KTNV-TV
- Sailor Reunites with Daughter, Jim Patton, San Diego 6
Sports – Single Story or Series
- She has a purpose and a destiny…., James Koh, FOX 5 San Diego
- Oars For Sam, Jay Conner, John Weisbarth, Channel 4 San Diego
Sports – Daily or Weekly Program
- Football Night in San Diego, Rene Gonzalez, NBC 7 San Diego
- One on One with Jane Mitchell featuring Trevor Hoffman Retires, Jane Mitchell, Michelle Mattox, Daniel E. Roper, Channel 4 San Diego
- Prep Pigskin Report, Brian Birk, Rick Willis, Paul Rudy, KUSI-TV
Sports Event/Game – Live/Unedited
- There are no nominees in this category
Children – Program or Special
- Desert Dude … or Doofus?, Daniel Garrison, Paul R. Bean, Joshua Tree Productions
- San Diego Zoo Kids: Frogs & Koalas, Shea Johnson, San Diego Zoo Global
Documentary – Cultural
- There are no nominees in this category
Documentary – Historical
- Dad’s Vietnam, The War Experience of Greg Schwarze, Kelly Schwarze, Vision Dynamics Entertainment, Inc
- Wonders of the World: Machu Picchu, Ashley Colburn, Wealth TV
Documentary – Topical
- Protecting the African Elephant, Shea Johnson, San Diego Zoo Global
- Desert Underwater, Ian Russell, George Knapp, Matthew Adams, Colleen McCarty, Alex Brauer , Kyle Zuelke, KLAS-TV
- Echoes from Chernobyl, Graham Sheldon, Wealth TV
Education/Schools – Program or Special
- Alaska Dreams, Michael Warner, Pacific Sun Productions
Arts/Entertainment – Program or Special
- Vegas PBS Arts Showcase, Reginald LaFrance, Brian Siegel, Vegas PBS
- Behind the Name: Remy Martin, Christina Cindrich, WealthTV
- Sam the Cooking Guy-Studio Show, Shannon Hull, Michelle Mattox, Sam Zien, Channel 4 San Diego
- BackBeat- Seymour Duncan Pickups, Lou Fontana, Michael Johansen, Cox Communications- Cox8
Interview/Discussion – Program or Special
- There are no nominees in this category
Health/Science – Program or Special
- Stories of The Sharp Experience, Rich Badami, June Satler, Arnie Lerner, Paula Berberick, Sonia Rhodes, Janet Clancy, Badami and Associates / Sharp HealthCare
- Desert Tortoise Trouble, Daniel Garrison, Joshua Tree Productions
Historical/Cultural – Program or Special
- Los Mejores Años/ The Better Years, Carolina Sarassa, Adriana Arevalo, Ricardo Bonilla, KINC Univision
- Portrait of a Nation- Equatorial Guinea, Tiffany Steeves, Sabrina Heinekey, James Brown, EPIC Productions
Informational/Instructional – Program or Special
- Galapagos Islands Conservation, Shea Johnson, San Diego Zoo Global
- Vida de Perros/A Dog’s Life, Carolina Sarassa, Adriana Arevalo, KINC Univision
- The Eight Signs of Terrorism, Tammy Glenn, Dominic Fulgoni, County of San Diego
- Sam the Cooking Guy: Craft Brew Day, Shannon Hull, Sam Zien, Sandra Torres, Channel 4 San Diego
Magazine Program
- Boys Toys: Fearless Florida, Jennifer Colwell-Barlow, Wealth TV
- Flipped Out, Mike Castellucci, KUSI-TV
- Sign Spinners, Ned Augustenborg, Robert Baumgart, Time Warner Cable
Public/Current/Community Affairs – Program or Special
- Las Vegas is My Home, Rebecca Krshul, Kyle Zuelke, KLAS-TV
- Mulas Ciegas, Un Fenmeno Transfronterizo, Carmen Escobosa, Punto Fronterizo/estudioCproductions
- Teen Prostitution: Stolen Lives, Nancy Byrne, David Riggleman, KCLV-TV/City Of Las Vegas
- Supportive Housing: Home is Where Recovery Begins, Jeanne Scott, American Dream Cinema
- Plaza de Panama Project Balboa Park San Diego, Marlee J Ehrenfeld, Tonya Mantooth, MJE Marketing Services
- The Oscar Chronicles: From Mob to Mayor, Ian Russell, George Knapp, Matthew Adams, KLAS-TV
Special Events Coverage (other than News or Sports)
- Rockin’ 2012, Rebecca Krshul, KLAS-TV
- Monaco Yacht Show, Carlos Foster, Pamela Glennon, Vic Alavi, Wealth TV
- Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala Red Carpet Special, Scott Hennessee, Andrea Russell, KPSP Local 2
- Cox Presents: A Salute to Teachers, Carla Jean Hockley, Deborah Davis-Gillespie, Jim Esterbrooks, Channel 4 San Diego
Community/Public Service (PSA‘s)
- Miracle League, Deborah Lawrence, Samantha Dorman, Heather Bohn, NBC 7 San Diego
- Economy, Richelle Brown, Kelly Hollifield, Craig Lennie, Gulliver Parascandolo, Mario Ortiz, AdEase/Passage Productions
- Yesterday, Richelle Brown, Kelly Hollifield, Craig Lennie, Gulliver Parascandolo, Mario Ortiz, AdEase/Passage Productions
- A Quarter Buys, Tonya Mantooth, Jason Hamby, Mantooth Studios
- Union Bank – Community Matters 2011 Campaign, Marianne Gerdes, KPBS San Diego
- Take it Seriously, Leah Rodig, Kelly Hollifield, Craig Lennie, Mario Ortiz, Gulliver Parascandolo, AdEase/Passage Productions
Promotion – News Promo – Single Spot
- Partner Rape Payout, Tara Jelnicki, KGTV 10News
- Rick Tabish, Toni Forster, John Finn, FOX 5 Las Vegas
- FOX5 2011 Comic Con, Madelyn Altman, Will Givens, Jim Robitaille, Lorena Del Rio, FOX 5 San Diego
- La Otra Cara de la Moneda, Rosangela Payan Arciniega, XHAS Telemundo
- 8 News Now Busy Morning, Mario Mendez, KLAS-TV
Promotion – News Promo – Campaign/Image
- Las Vegas Is My Home, Mario Mendez, KLAS-TV
- Morning Illness, Robert Hotz, David Gonzalez, Jason Maloney, KGTV 10News
- NBC 7 San Diego News, Deborah Lawrence, Erik Naso, Barbara Chandler, Andy Larson, Heather Bohn, NBC 7 San Diego
- News That Matters, Robert Hotz, KGTV 10News
- 10News – Pride Campaign, Robert Hotz, Leila Niehuser, Jason Maloney, KGTV 10News
- Mujeres Asesinas?, Ari Venguer, KBNT Univision
Promotion – Program – Single Spot/Campaign
- Chernobyl Series Promo, Stephen Alberts, WealthTV
- Boxing Gym Promo, Stephen Alberts, Allen Randolph, Chris Schickedanz, WealthTV
Promotion – Image – Station
- Azteca America San Diego – Home Image, N. Paola Hernández-Jiao, Azteca San Diego 15
- Online And On The Go, Isning Gamez, Jason Janes, KESQ-TV
Commercial-Single Spot, Series or Campaign
- Did You Know: Seat Belt Safety, Raegan Matthews-Roesink, Jan Bullard, Dane Wygal, digital OutPost
- Frazee Military, Andy Larson, Kerrie Briggs, Erik Naso, NBC 7 San Diego
- American Cab – Un-American :30, Steven Richardson, Point7West
- Transforming Medicine, Laura Dennsion, Erik Naso, Kerrie Briggs, Christina Kim, Andy Larson, Scripps Health/NBC 7 San Diego
- National University “My University”, Mark Satuloff, Jerry C Lee, Mike Burgos, Beth Schechter, Scratch Media
- PostalAnnex+ Sound of Business TV Campaign, Theresa Amos Smullen, Steve Goble, Dave Roberts, Altair Media & Marketing
- Jamie :60, Michael Badami, Badami and Associates / Sharp HealthCare
- Heels, Ronn Kilby, Ronn Kilby Creative
- National University “Reasons”, Mark Satuloff, Jerry C Lee, Beth Schechter, Mike Burgos, Scratch Media
Animation/Graphic Design
- Nature’s Cathedral: The Geology of Yosemite, Jonathan Keena, Palomar College Television
- La Magia, Isning Gamez, KESQ-TV
Art Direction
- There are no nominees in this category
Audio
- The Four Freshmen Live, Brad Gardner, Ian Crosby, Anthology San Diego
- PostalAnnex+ Sound of Business TV Campaign, Dan de la Isla, Altair Media & Marketing
Choreography
- The Floating World, John Malashock, UCSD-TV/Malashock Dance
Musical Composition/Arrangement
- PostalAnnex+ Sound of Business TV Campaign, Steve Goble, Glen Aubrey, Altair Media & Marketing
- San Diego Above and Beyond, Paul Montesano, KPBS San Diego
Director Newscast
- San Diego 6 News at 10, Conor Lawrence Volk, San Diego 6
- Directing Composite, Art Axtell, FOX 5 San Diego
Director Program: Live or Live to Tape
- FOX 5 Sports, Art Axtell, FOX 5 San Diego
Director Post-Production
- Spotlight Disney, James Rogers, Cox Communications – Cox3
- Vegas PBS Arts Showcase, Reginald LaFrance, Vegas PBS
- Alaska Dreams, Michael Warner, Pacific Sun Productions
Director Individual Short Form (Spot)
- PostalAnnex+ Sound of Business TV Campaign, Rich Underwood, Altair Media & Marketing
- National University “Reasons”, Mark Satuloff, Scratch Media
Editor (Within 24 hours) – News
- There are no nominees in this category
Editor (No time limit) – News
- Niños Trangenero, Armando Aparicio Garcia, KBNT Univision
- Editor News Composite, Carlos Olmedo, KSNV-TV
- A Lesson in Giving, Cody Gless, NBC 7 San Diego
- Facing Your Fears, Serkan Stage, Matt Johnson, FOX 5 San Diego
Editor (No time limit) Program
- Alaska Dreams, Michael Warner, Pacific Sun Productions
- Editing Composite, Mark Sorvillo, WealthTV
- All Alone With My Laptop, Mike Castellucci, KUSI-TV
- Stories of The Sharp Experience – Episode 10, Kevin G. King, Badami and Associates / Sharp HealthCare
Editor (No time limit) Short Form
- Swine City, Michael Hacker, KUSI-TV
- PostalAnnex+ Sound of Business TV Campaign, Eric Bucchare, Altair Media & Marketing
Editor – Sports
- A Moment For The Ages, Jay Conner, Channel 4 San Diego
- Editor Composite, James Gregg, The San Diego Union-Tribune
Lighting
- Cox Presents: A Salute To Teachers, Jeff Ravitz, Channel 4 San Diego
On-Camera Talent – Anchor
- Anchor Composite, Jim Patton, San Diego 6
- Anchor Composite, Kimberly Hunt, KGTV 10News
- Anchor Composite, Dan Ball, KSNV-TV
On-Camera Talent – Reporter
- Storytelling In Bakersfield, Sabrina Rodriguez, KBAK/KBFX-TV
- Reporter Composite, Joe Little, KGTV 10News
- Reporter Composite, Calvert Collins, KLAS-TV
- Morning Reporter, Matt Johnson, FOX 5 San Diego
On-Camera Talent – Sports
- Sports Reporter Composite, James Koh, FOX 5 San Diego
On-Camera Talent – Weather
- What’s a weatherperson in Las Vegas to do?, Kevin Janison, KSNV-TV
On-Camera Talent – Program Host/Moderator/Performer
- All Alone With a Flip, Mike Castellucci, KUSI-TV
- Leyendas de Mexico, Zeji Ozeri, XHAS Telemundo
- Manny the Movie Guy, Manny Dela Rosa, KMIR6
Photographer- News – Within 24 Hours
- Photographer News Composite, Greg Bledsoe, NBC 7 San Diego
Photographer – News – No Time Limit
- Photographer News Composite, Greg Bledsoe, NBC 7 San Diego
Photographer – Sports
- There are no nominees in this category
Photographer – Program (Non-News)
- Nature’s Cathedral: The Geology of Yosemite, Bill Wisneski, Mona Witherington, Palomar College Television
- Protecting the African Elephant, Shea Johnson, San Diego Zoo Global
- Springs Elemental, Paul R. Bean, Joshua Tree Productions
- Photographer Program Composite, James Gregg, The San Diego Union-Tribune
Photographer – Short Form (Promos, PSAs, Commercials, Opens, etc.)
- San Diego Explained, Erik Naso, NBC7 San Diego
- National University “My University”, Gary Manske, Scratch Media
- Closed Caption Swimming PSA, John Finn, FOX 5 Las Vegas
- Frazee Paint, Erik Naso, NBC7 San Diego
- NBC 7 San Diego News, Erik Naso , NBC 7 San Diego
Video Essay (Single Camera Only)
- A Moment For The Ages, Jay Conner, Channel 4 San Diego
- Safety Stickler, Suzanne Bartole, County of San Diego
- Video Essay Composite, Zac Gooch, KBAK/KBFX-TV
Set Design
- 23 Yardline, Steve Taylor, KERO-TV
- Evening Edition, David Streib, Don Benke, KPBS San Diego
Technical Director
- Japan Quake, Conor Lawrence Volk, San Diego 6
- San Diego 6 News @ 10pm, Patrick Sheehy, San Diego 6
Writer – News
- Odisea de Araceli, Edi Carlos Gonzales, KBNT Univision
- Leyla Santiago Compilation, Leyla Santiago, KBAK/KBFX-TV
- Composite, Matt Kozar, KSNV-TV
- Gold Diggers, Matt DeLucia, FOX 5 Las Vegas
- Niños Transgenero, Marco Serrano, KBNT Univision
- Remembering 9/11, Sasha Foo, KUSI-TV
- Writing Composite, Greg Bledsoe, NBC 7 San Diego
Writer – Program (Non-News)
- What Are Words For?, Mike Castellucci, KUSI-TV
- One on One with Jane Mitchell featuring Trevor Hoffman Retires, Jane Mitchell, Channel 4 San Diego
- Writer Composite, Carlos Foster, Wealth TV
Writer – Short Form (Promos, PSAs, Commercials, Opens, etc.)
- San Diego Beacon Community Program – Overview Video, Aaron Byzak, Michelle Brubaker, EPIC Productions
- Plaza de Panama Project Balboa Park San Diego, Marlee J Ehrenfeld, MJE Marketing Services
Video Journalist
- Mothers in Recovery, Robin Smith, Health and Harmony Media
- A Song For Sophie, Greg Bledsoe, NBC 7 San Diego
- Videojournalist Composite, James Koh, FOX 5 San Diego
- Juvenile Hall to College, Suzanne Bartole, County of San Diego
- When Henry Met Sally, Suzanne Bartole, County of San Diego
Student Production – Newscast
- Aztec News, Ian Morris, Samantha Wadle, San Diego State University
- Diana Gonzalez: One Year Anniversary Special, Neiko Will, James Smith, San Diego City College
- Occupy Up close, Neiko Will, San Diego City College
- Centless in San Diego, Steven Commer, San Diego City College
- North County News Show 5/5/11, Nicole Anderson, Serena Reid, Palomar College
Student Production - News: General Assignment
- Nobodies Default, Alex MIller Pastore, Steven Commer, San Diego City College
- San Diego Marks the End of D.A.D.T., Alex MIller Pastore, Laura Kaplan-Nieto, San Diego City College
- San Diego Commemorates 9/11, Alex MIller Pastore, San Diego City College
- NCN - Skate Board Park, Tyler May, Palomar College
Student Production-Long Form (fiction and non-fiction)
- Firesale, Joshua Krohn, Pat Clark, San Diego State University
- Strong Souls, Gentle Spirits, Iris Caffin, San Diego State University
- The Language of War, Pat Clark, San Diego State University
- Untouchable, Kristin Hansen, San Diego State University
Student Production-Sports
- There are no nominees in this category
Student Production-PSAs (Public Service Announcements)
- There are no nominees in this category
Student Craft-Photographer
- Snow Globe, Casey Nakamura, Jacob Wagner, Jessica Wimbley, San Diego State University
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