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News Emmys Award Top Journalists and Programs
28 May
Summary
- News and Documentary Emmy Awards honored excellence in journalism.
- Multiple outlets recognized for outstanding investigative reports.
- National Geographic's 'Trafficked' series earned multiple wins.
The 47th annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards recently celebrated excellence in journalism, with the News categories ceremony held in New York City. Several organizations and individuals were honored for their significant contributions to the field. National Geographic entered the event with a record 51 nominations, largely driven by the success of its 'Trafficked' series.
Top honors were presented for a range of categories, including outstanding continuing coverage, investigative reporting, and news discussion and analysis. Programs like 'Earthquake in Myanmar' and 'Along the Green Line' were recognized for their short-form and long-form continuing coverage, respectively. Investigative work such as 'DOGE Package' and 'Strike On Iran: The Nuclear Question' also received awards, underscoring the importance of in-depth journalism.
Individual achievements were also celebrated, with Martha Raddatz receiving the News Emmys lifetime achievement award. Outstanding Journalist in Spanish Language was awarded to Victor Valles Mata, and Hanako Montgomery was recognized as the Outstanding Emerging News Journalist. The awards ceremony highlighted the diverse and crucial role of news reporting in informing the public.
