Arkansas PBS wins nine Mid-America Emmy Awards
by October 29, 2024 7:03 am 206 views
Arkansas PBS won nine regional Emmy Awards from the Mid-America Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) for original, local productions, including five awards for the Arkansas-produced series “Mystery League.”
Award-winning productions may be viewed here.
“At Arkansas PBS, we are dedicated to being the storytellers of Arkansas, and this year’s recognition with nine prestigious regional Emmy Awards is a powerful affirmation of that mission,” Executive Director and CEO Courtney Pledger said. “Our team’s dedication to excellence and our community partnerships make this level of accomplishment possible.
“My congratulations go out to our exceptional Arkansas PBS team and our invaluable collaborators. Each nomination – 16 for this year – underscores our commitment to amplify the voices of Arkansans and provide meaningful, educational content that reflects the spirit of our great state,” she added.
The Arkansas PBS original production “Mystery League” was honored with five regional Emmy Awards. This live-action series filmed entirely in Arkansas is designed for kindergarten through second grade students and is aligned with Arkansas academic standards in areas including civic engagement, economics, community involvement and leadership. Featuring three fifth-grade detectives – Millie, Mike and Marta – as they solve the never-ending mysteries of their fictional small Arkansas town of Mulberry Springs, each episode centers on relevant storylines that encourage Arkansas kids to problem solve and build relationships.
“Arkansas Treasures” received the award for Lifestyle- Short or Long Form Content. This new Arkansas PBS series showcases the wonderful, weird and wild collectibles and antiques to be found throughout the state. Participants met with professional evaluators to find out just how valuable their treasures could be. The series is produced by Kevin Clark. A second season of “Arkansas Treasures” will be produced in 2025.
The Arkansas PBS original series “Celebrating Arkansas: Holiday Traditions,” which showcases The Natural State’s culture and heritage, features host and professional DJ Mario Luna scouring the state for the most interesting, time-tested Arkansas celebrations. Luna received the award for Program Host/Moderator/Correspondent.
“Blueberry’s Clubhouse: Space Invader Blueberry” received the award for Informational/Instructional – Short Form Content. This original children’s program features Blueberry, a curious puppet guide, and her friends at Camp Onomatopoeia participating in fun, engaging and insightful summer activities across The Natural State. The segment was produced by Terrell Case, Charles Eric White, Corey Womack and Rivka Kuperman.
“Rise & Shine: Season 3” received the award for Musical Composition/Arrangement. This extensive educational program was designed to boost summer learning and help K-5 students retain academic learning targets. The music was written/performed by Steve Lee and produced/written/mixed by Kyle Andrews.