WOSU Public Media Honored With Three Emmy Nominations
Columbus, OH (June 9, 2026) – WOSU Public Media received three Ohio Valley Regional EMMY® Award nominations for works produced in this cycle. WOSU productions, Broad & High, Columbus Neighborhoods, and digital docuseries Hopewell Earthworks –Stories Written on The Land, were nominated in the following categories:
Documentary – Cultural or Topical
Hopewell Earthworks: What Was Life Like 2000 Years Ago In North America?
- Diana Bergemann – Executive Producer/Project Coordinator
- Ben Bays – Executive Producer/Director of Photography/Editor
- Miranda Due – Producer
- Logan York – Host
- Ryan Staples – Videographer/Editor
- Matthew Denis – Videographer
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The six-part digital docuseries exploring the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks, which were recognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites in September 2023, honors the legacy of their Indigenous builders.
Arts/Entertainment – Short or Long Form
Tattoo Artist Chris Kirkpatrick (Broad & High)
- Matthew Denis – Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor
Historical/Cultural/Nostalgia – Short or Long Form Content
The Wow! Signal: A Mystery from Deep Space (Columbus Neighborhoods)
- Matthew Denis – Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor
“These nominations are a tremendous honor and reflect the passion, talent, and commitment our team brings to telling the stories that matter to our community. From exploring the rich history of the Hopewell Earthworks to highlighting local artists and uncovering fascinating mysteries from our own backyard, these projects exemplify WOSU's mission to educate, inspire, and connect Central Ohio,” said Anthony Padgett, General Manager.
Winners will be announced at the 2026 Ohio Valley Emmy Awards Ceremony on Saturday, July 25, in Louisville, Kentucky. The ceremony recognizes excellence in television production across the region and celebrates the remarkable work of public media and broadcast professionals.
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About WOSU Public Media
The mission of WOSU Public Media is to engage, inform and inspire our diverse community. An NPR and PBS affiliate licensed by The Ohio State University, WOSU is a noncommercial multimedia organization serving over two million citizens in Central Ohio through broadcast, digital, programming, public engagement, and education experiences.