BYU Broadcasting Wins 13 Emmy® Awards

High definition cable television network recognized for diverse family-friendly, "see-the-good-in-the-world" programs

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Oct 22, 2014, 09:00 ET

PROVO, Utah, Oct. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- BYU Broadcasting, including its nationwide university-affiliated flagship television network BYUtv, today announced that it received thirteen Emmy® Awards at the annual Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Emmy® Awards Ceremony, held in Scottsdale, Ariz. this past Saturday. With a total of twenty nominations across thirteen categories, BYU Broadcasting was recognized for its outstanding 2014 season of original and diverse offerings. Available in High Definition and carried to more than 53 million homes in every state of the country, BYUtv continues to grow and expand its programming to fill an underserved family-oriented market. The Rocky Mountain Southwest chapter includes Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming and El Centro, Calif.

"We're honored to have our programming recognized for the third year in a row by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, and are buoyed by their continued response to our original programming," said Derek Marquis, managing director of BYU Broadcasting. "This past year, BYU Broadcasting has experienced extraordinary growth, as our flagship network BYUtv remains committed to producing new episodes of audience favorites, as well as expand in new directions and explore new genres. While diverse in content and topic, including live in-studio sketch comedy, original scripted drama, college sports, documentary and feature films, and unscripted reality programs, our entire roster of programs continue to serve a growing national audience who are craving prime time programming that can be enjoyed by the entire family."

BYU Broadcasting's thirteen Emmy® awards are listed below:

Historical/Cultural Programs
American Ride: The War to End All Wars
BYUtv/Vineyard Productions

Cocina De La Abuela-Poroto Chirumbe
BYU Television International/Newland Pictures

Special Event Coverage
Mormon Tabernacle Choir Presents an Evening with James Taylor
BYUtv

On-Camera Talent/Performer/Narrator
Stan Ellsworth, American Ride: The War to End All Wars
BYUtv/Vineyard Productions

Todd Hansen, The Story Trek
BYUtv/TKH Productions

Documentary - Cultural
Tesoros Escondidos - Carranga
BYU Television International

Societal Concerns - Program/Special
Turning Point: Camden Sophisticated Sisters
BYUtv/Cosmic Pictures

Teen Program/Special
Conexao
BYU Television International

Promotion Program/Campaign
BYUtvSports.com: Get in the Game - How to Play
BYUtv

BYUtv Marketing Guy
BYUtv

BYUtv Sports - Van Noy - I Got It
BYUtv

Ready for More: BYUtv Sports
BYUtv

Human Interest Program/Special
The Story Trek: The Diagnosis
BYUtv/TKH Productions

About BYU Broadcasting/BYUtv
Owned by Brigham Young University and based in Provo, Utah, BYU Broadcasting's groundbreaking High Definition national network, BYUtv, has built its roster of original "see the good in the world" television programming to fill a void in the primetime market. Amidst the proliferation of TV content, the network's offerings stand out for their thoughtful examination of redeeming elements in our fast-paced, multifaceted world. The topics are varied, hard-hitting and nuanced. Whether through unrivaled live college sports coverage, documentary and feature films, scripted and improvisational comedy, scripted dramas or unscripted reality programs, BYUtv is a vital presence in the contemporary television landscape, available in High Definition and carried to more than 53 million homes in every state of the country via cable, satellite and multiple digital media platforms including byutv.org, iOS apps for iPhone and iPad, Roku, as well as apps for Android and Microsoft Xbox. The non-commercial network's reach is unprecedented at any university in the world, and offers approximately 1,000 hours of original programming annually, including 500 hours of live HD collegiate sports. BYU Broadcasting is home to BYUtv, BYU Television International, KBYU Eleven, BYU Radio, Classical 89 KBYU-FM.

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