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WKAR TV Creators Win Regional Emmy® Awards at 2019 Ceremony

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At the 41st Emmy Awards (L-R): Ken Merley, Drew Hill, Dr. Rob Stephenson, Tim Zeko, Julie Sochay

WKAR Public Media staff and associates at Michigan State University have been honored with four Regional Emmy® awards by the Michigan chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

The awards were announced at the 41st Michigan Emmy® Awards ceremony on June 15, 2019, at the MotorCity Casino in Detroit.

The Michigan Emmy® represents the most experienced and talented television professionals from all disciplines of the industry and from all of Michigan’s 11 television markets.

The 2019 award winners are:

Children/Youth/Teens - Program/Special
Curious Crew #405: Basketball Science
Dr. Rob Stephenson
Tim Zeko

Audio
Audio Composite
Drew Hill

Lighting
Lighting Composite
Ken Merley

Talent - Program Host/Moderator
Curious Crew Composite
Dr. Rob Stephenson

For more about the awards, and to see the complete list of nominees, visit natasmichigan.org/awards/

These award-winning WKAR originals are available for viewing anytime at video.wkar.org and on many TV streaming devices.

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