KOMO Rocks the Emmys

People who know me well know that I'm a whore for KOMO. Why? Because: (a) Dan Lewis' hair is amazing; (b) a guy I know wants to be one of Eric's little heroes -- his only hero, in fact; and (c) because they've been kind enough to be our broadcast partner, often airing their own versions of our riveting prose. So it is with whorrific pride that I convey the news that KOMO really rocked the shit at the recent local news Emmys, earning more Emmys than any other station. A full list after the jump.

KOMO- TV was recognized for its excellence in news reporting and programming receiving 14 Regional Emmy Awards, more than any other station in the northwest.

The awards included the coveted Overall Station Excellence Award and Best Newscast for both morning and evening news.

In addition, a special Silver Circle Award was present to news anchor, Kathi Goertzen for her lifetime of work.

"This was a very special night for the entire staff of KOMO TV, highlighted by Kathi Goertzen's first public appearance since her surgery. I am very proud of our entire staff" commented KOMO Television Vice President and General Manager, Jim Clayton.

The Pacific Northwest Emmy Awards are presented by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Northwest Regional Chapter and are divided into two main categories - Program Achievement and Individual Achievement.

The Program Achievement awards won by KOMO-TV include:

- Station Excellence, KOMO-TV, "KOMO 4 - The Problem Solvers"; Jim Clayton, General Manager

- Evening News (Markets 1-20), KOMO-TV, "KOMO 4 News at 11 PM"; Nathan Wilson, Producer

- Morning/Daytime News (Markets 1-20), KOMO-TV, "KOMO 4 News at 11 AM"; Charles Trillingham, Producer

- Breaking News, KOMO-TV, "Woodinville Floods"; Molly Shen, Reporter; Neil Ikeda, Photographer

- Team Coverage, KOMO-TV, "December Floods"; Holly Gauntt, News Director

- General Assignment Report - Within 24 Hours, KOMO-TV, "Shrinking Yard"; John Sharify, Reporter; Brad Baker, Photographer

- General Assignment Report - No Time Limit, KOMO-TV, "Vanished"; Tracy Vedder, Reporter; Jim Resch, Photographer

- Feature News Report - Light Feature, KOMO-TV, "Stunt School"; Eric Johnson, Reporter; Katie Johnson, Photographer; Darrin Tegman, Editor

- Investigative Report, KOMO-TV, "Risky Remedy"; Liz Rocca, Reporter; Randy Carnell, Photographer

- Human Interest - News Series, KOMO-TV, "Eddie's Eye"; John Sharify, Reporter; Matt Stringer, Photographer

- Promotion - News Promo - Campaign, KOMO-TV, "In Their Own Words"; William Harris, Producer; Corina Brown, Designer; Scott Altus, Producer

The Individual Achievement awards won by KOMO-TV staff are:

- On-Camera Talent - Anchor - News, KOMO-TV, "Molly Shen, Anchor Composite"; Molly Shen, Anchor

- On-Camera Talent - Reporter - General Assignment, KOMO-TV, "Matt Markovich Reports"; Matt Markovich, Reporter

- Graphic Arts - Animation, KOMO-TV, "Lee Burg Animation Reel"; Lee Michael Burg

Special Award

- Silver Circle Award, KOMO-TV, "Lifetime Achievement," Kathi Goertzen, News Anchor