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<strong>2021</strong> ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY ® AWARDS<br />
Letter from Awards Chair<br />
Idon’t really want to talk much about <strong>2021</strong>, but<br />
it’s part of the job.<br />
First, I need to thank the members of the<br />
Awards Committee who did so much extra work<br />
this year. They picked up a lot of slack for me.<br />
They deserve an incredible amount of personal<br />
and professional gratitude. Awards Vice Chair,<br />
Donna Rossi, Executive Director Lara Gates,<br />
Award Committee members Bob Adlhoch, Chuck<br />
Emmert, Mike Headrick, Micah Johnson, Carol<br />
Lynde, Doug Mummert and Özlem Özgur, thank<br />
you from the bottom of my heart.<br />
Their job was made even tougher this year with<br />
the many changes we implemented. We divided<br />
most content categories into four sub-categories<br />
-- News No (Production) Time Limit; News Single<br />
Shift; Content Long Form and Content Short<br />
From. We offered 130 categories and subcategories.<br />
In some instances, we merged sub-categories after the deadline when<br />
there were insufficient entries for a fair competition. We did not, however, merge<br />
news and non-news. We also offered a Technical Achievement category for the first<br />
time, to acknowledge the innovation used to overcome the difficulties in delivering<br />
content to the viewer in these challenging times.<br />
Every one of the 898 entries was vetted for potential eligibility and rules violations by<br />
the Awards Committee. Entries were judged by at least seven qualified peers from<br />
nine other chapters. We were one of a small number of chapters that participated<br />
in a test of bilingual judging in several news categories. In these cases, at least 10<br />
qualified peer judges reviewed all entries. Judges came equally from both English<br />
and Spanish language Newsrooms from across the country. The more things<br />
changed in <strong>2021</strong>…the more they were different. And we believe better.<br />
Let me thank all those chapter members who judged other chapter’s entries. You<br />
provide an invaluable service to our chapter and to the entire NATAS community.<br />
Nearly 40% of our entrants judged in <strong>2021</strong>. It is a great way to discover new and<br />
creative ways of delivering content. There may be nothing new under the sun, but<br />
there are always different ways of presenting it. I challenge those members who<br />
haven’t judged to try it. You’ll like it.<br />
The Awards Committee is available to all broadcasters in this region. We will respond<br />
to all inquiries and questions and will guide everyone who needs assistance through<br />
the process.<br />
Enjoy the Gala. Together we will honor the nominees and celebrate the recipients.<br />
Congratulations.<br />
Mark Reda<br />
First Vice-President/Awards Chair<br />
MENU<br />
SALAD<br />
Baby Root Vegetable,<br />
Cress, Black Barley,<br />
Artichoke, Harissa Paint,<br />
Goat Cheese (gluten free<br />
and vegetarian)<br />
MAIN COURSE<br />
Truffle Stuffed Jidori<br />
Chicken Breast (gluten<br />
free) with Carrot, Haricot<br />
Vert, Foraged Mushroom<br />
Risotto, Barolo Sauce<br />
Or (Vegetarian Option)<br />
Gluten Free Cheese<br />
Ravioli (gluten free and<br />
vegetarian) Huitlacoche,<br />
Edamame Succotash,<br />
Heirloom Carrot, Corn<br />
Soubise<br />
DESSERT<br />
CHOCOLATE DELIGHT<br />
(contains gluten and dairy)<br />
Dark Chocolate Sponge,<br />
Chocolate Caraibe Brulee,<br />
Chocolate Mousse<br />
4 The 44th Annual Rocky Mountain Emmy ® Awards
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