MPT earned a record-breaking 20 Regional Capital Emmy Awards during the 68th Capital Emmy Awards ceremony, the highest total in the network's history.
The National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences presented Maryland Public Television (MPT) with 20 Emmys during its 68th Capital Emmy® Awards ceremony at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center on Saturday, June 20.
Maryland Public Television's record-setting 20 Regional Capital Emmy® Awards, marks the highest number of Emmy honors ever received by the statewide public media network in a single year.
The annual competition recognizes outstanding achievements in television production, documentary filmmaking, public affairs programming, educational content, and digital storytelling across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
Historic Achievement for Maryland Public Television
The milestone follows a year in which Maryland Public Television received a record 44 Emmy nominations, underscoring the organization's continued commitment to producing impactful content that educates, informs, and inspires audiences throughout the region.
With this year's recognition, MPT has now earned 249 regional Emmy Awards throughout its history, further solidifying its reputation as one of the Mid-Atlantic region's most respected public media organizations. The network has also received multiple national Emmy Awards, Community Service Awards, and prestigious Board of Governors honors over the years.
After garnering 44 nominations this year, Maryland Public Television earned Capital Emmy Awards in the following categories:
● INFORMATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL – SHORT FORM CONTENT
o Maryland Farm & Harvest: OlaLekan
▪ Richard Royle, Producer
● INFORMATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL – LONG FORM CONTENT
o Artworks: The Art of Architecture Part I – Conception
▪ Trae Mitchell, Producer
▪ T.L. Benton, Producer
● CHESAPEAKE HERITAGE – SHORT FORM CONTENT
o Outdoors Maryland: Breaking the Ice
▪ Stefanie Robey, Producer
o MD250 Commission: How do you say Semiquincentennial?
▪ Jason Cohen, Producer
▪ Shannon Turner, Director
● CHESAPEAKE HERITAGE – LONG FORM CONTENT
o Resurrecting Poplar Island
▪ Sarah Sampson, Producer
▪ Patrick Keegan, Executive Producer
● ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT – LONG FORM CONTENT
o Artworks: The Art of Painting
▪ T.L. Benton, Producer
▪ Rikki Hughes, Producer
▪ Wendel Patrick, Host
o ARTWORKS: THE ART OF SACRED SPACES
▪ T.L. Benton, Producer
▪ Trae Mitchell, Producer
● BUSINESS/CONSUMER – SHORT FORM CONTENT
o Maryland Farm & Harvest: Brandywine Cow Cuddling
▪ Jay McDonald, Producer
● DIVERSITY/EQUITY/INCLUSION – LONG FORM CONTENT
o 6 Days of Determination: The Story of the 1990 Morgan State Student Protest
▪ Travis Mitchell, Producer
▪ T.L. Benton, Producer
▪ Trae Mitchell, Producer
▪ Mike Adeyeye, Cinematographer
● EDUCATION/SCHOOLS – LONG FORM CONTENT
● Outdoors Maryland: Racing Leviathan
o Stefanie Robey, Producer
o Nick Caloyianis, Field Producer
● ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE – SHORT FORM CONTENT
o Outdoors Maryland: An Island Becoming
▪ Stefanie Robey, Producer
▪ Sarah Sampson, Producer
o Outdoors Maryland: For the Birds
▪ Sam Mallon, Producer
▪ Stefanie Robey, Series Producer
o Maryland Farm & Harvest: Saving the Bay – A Billion Oysters at a Time
▪ Richard Royle, Producer
● ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE – LONG FORM CONTENT
o Outdoors Maryland: A Fragile Inheritance
▪ Stefanie Robey, Producer
● LIFESTYLE – SHORT FORM CONTENT
o Outdoors Maryland: Darkness Illuminated
▪ Andrew Paterson, Producer
● TECHNOLOGY
o Maryland Farm & Harvest: 1 Million Wasp Eggs – Using Drone Tech to Combat Pests
▪ Luke Fisher, Producer
o Outdoors Maryland: The Listening Post
▪ Andrew Paterson, Producer
● AUDIO RECORDING, MIXING, AND DESIGN
o Maryland By Air
▪ Jillian Kuchman, Audio Producer
▪ David Wainwright, Audio Producer
▪ Nicole Phillips-Naylor, Audio Producer
● DIRECTOR – PROGRAM
o Key Bridge Disaster: Reflect, Recover, Rebuild
▪ Sandy Petrykowski, Director
● WRITER – LONG FORM CONTENT
o Outdoors Maryland: A Fragile Inheritance
▪ Stefanie Robey, Writer
6 Days of Determination was one of the evening's notable winners
6 Days of Determination: The Story of the 1990 Morgan State Student Protest
The documentary earned recognition in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion category for its powerful examination of student activism and the pursuit of educational equity.
Click here or click the image to watch "6 Days of Determination"
Click here to download the "6 Days of Determination" official press release
The full list of Capital Emmy Awards nominees and winners and a recording of the June 20 ceremony are available on the NATAS-NCCB website at View 68th Capital Emmy Award Winner Announcements
About Maryland Public Television
Maryland Public Television (MPT) is a statewide, public-supported TV network and Public Broadcasting Service member offering entertaining, educational, and inspiring content delivered by traditional broadcasting and streaming on TVs, computers, and mobile devices.
A state agency, it operates under the auspices of the Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission. MPT creates and distributes local, regional, and national content and is a frequent winner of regional Emmy® awards. MPT’s commitment to educators, parents, caregivers, and learners of all ages is delivered through instructional events and Thinkport.org. MPT’s year-round community engagement activities connect viewers with resources on a wide range of topics. For more information visit mpt.org.
