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WOSU Public Media Wins Two Emmy® Awards

Representing WOSU at the
James D. DeCamp
Representing WOSU at the 2026 Ohio Valley Emmy awards were, from left to right, Diana Bergemann, Miranda Due, Logan York, Ben Bays and Matthew Denis

WOSU Public Media earned two Ohio Valley Regional EMMY® Awards, recognizing outstanding storytelling and production excellence.

Arts/Entertainment – Short or Long Form
Tattoo Artist Chris Kirkpatrick from Broad & High

  • Matthew Denis – Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor

Historical/Cultural/Nostalgia – Short or Long Form Content
The Wow! Signal: A Mystery from Deep Space from Columbus Neighborhoods

  • Matthew Denis – Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor

“We could not bemore proudof our team and honored to be recognized for stories that reflect WOSU’s mission to educate, inspire, and connect Central Ohio,” said Antony Padgett, General Manager.

WOSU also received a nomination in the Documentary – Cultural or Topical category for its original digital docuseries, Hopewell Earthworks – Stories Written on the Land.

The 2026 Ohio Valley Regional EMMY® Awards were presented July 25 in Louisville, Kentucky, celebrating excellence in television production and the outstanding work of broadcast and public media professionals across the region.