PBS Utah is excited to announce 15 nominations for the 49th Rocky Mountain Emmy® Awards. The nominations highlight the continued impact of PBS Utah's programming, showcasing stories and perspectives that resonate with audiences across the state and contribute to meaningful conversations about Utah's communities, culture, and issues.

The following nominations span a variety of categories and recognize the talented producers, journalists, editors, and creative professionals behind PBS Utah's award-nominated work:

Content Shorts 

This Is Utah: Walker Tower / Rooftop Tower Tour (watch)

• Brenton Winegar, Audio Engineer
• John Meier, Producer
• Lee Ollerton, Editor
• Liz Adeola, Writer

Performer / Narrator / Host / Moderator / Correspondent 

Steinbrecher's Storytelling

• Lauren Steinbrecher, Correspondent

This Is Utah

• Liz Adeola, Host

Human Interest - Longform Content

This Is Utah: The Luchador of Skelton Sliding (watch)

• Brenton Winegar, Audio Engineer
• Colton Mitchell, Video Editor
• Fito Torres, Photographer
• John Meier, Videographer
• Liz Adeola, Producer

Environmental Science - Short Form Content

Utah Insight: Solving the Great Salt Lake Crisis (watch)

• Brenton Winegar, Audio Engineer
• John Meier, Videographer
• Kelton Wells, Executive Producer
• Lauren Steinbrecher, Host
• Lee Ollerton, Director/Post-Production

Education / Schools Content

This Is Utah: The Polyglot Game (watch)

• Brenton Winegar, Audio Engineer
• John Meyer, Photographer
• Lee Ollerton, Editor
• Liz Adeola, Producer

Historical / Cultural - Long Form Content

This Is Utah: Remember the Blitzz (watch)

• Brenton Winegar, Audio Engineer
• John Meyer, Videographer
• Liz Adeola, Host/Producer

Arts / Entertainment - Long Form Content

This Is Utah: The Neon Comeback (watch)

• Brenton Winegar, Audio Engineer
• Colton Mitchell, Graphic Artist
• J.R. Hardman, Producer
• Lee Ollerton, Editor
• Liz Adeola, Producer

Talk Program - Long Form Content

Roots, Race & Culture: Is AI Changing How We See Ourselves? (watch)

• Danor Gerald, Host
• Justin Robinson, Studio Technician
• Kelton Wells, Executive Producer
• Lisa Olken, Content Director
• Lonzo Liggins, Host
• Phil Isom, Studio Manager

Interview / Discussion

Roots, Race & Culture: Black Latter Day Saints (watch)

• Danor Gerald, Host
• Kelton Wells, Executive Producer
• Lisa Olken, Content Director
• Lonzo Liggins, Host
• Phil Isom, Studio Manager

Roots, Race & Culture: Closing the Black Wealth Gap (watch)

• Danor Gerald, Host
• Justin Robinson, Studio Technician
• Kelton Wells, Executive Producer
• Lisa Olken, Content Director
• Lonzo Liggins, Host
• Phil Isom, Studio Manager

The Hinckley Report: Utah Responds to Political Violence (watch)

• Jason Perry, Host
• Kelton Wells, Executive Producer
• Lee Ollerton, Director/Post-Production
• Morgan Lyon Cotti, Producer
• Natalie Tippets, Producer
• Phil Isom, Studio Manager

Information / Instructional

This Is Utah: The Science of Skeleton (watch)

• John Meier, Editor
• Liz Adeola, Producer

Public Affairs Program - Single Program

Utah Insight: Childcare Crisis: Can We Fix It? (watch)

• Brenton Winegar, Audio Engineer
• Kelton Wells, Executive Producer
• Lauren Steinbrecher, Producer/Host
• Lee Ollerton, Director/Post-Production

Documentary - Historical

Utah in the 70's (watch)

• Brenton Winegar, Audio Engineer
• Colton Mitchell, Video Editor
• Lisa Olken, Content Director