KET productions were recognized with 10 Regional Emmy Award nominations from the Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS). The awards recognize excellence in the areas of local news, programming and individual achievement and are one of the industry’s highest honors.

“I am proud of our talented producers and entire team,” said Shae Hopkins, KET’s executive director and CEO. “These nominations showcase the quality of KET’s productions and highlight our dedication to showcasing the stories and accomplishments of the people of Kentucky.” 

This year’s nominees are:

DOCUMENTARY – CULTURAL OR TOPICAL

Becoming bell hooks
Nancy Southgate, Shae Hopkins, Elon Justice & Sarah Moyer

DOCUMENTARY – HISTORICAL

Exile: 60 Years of Music
Nancy Southgate, Shae Hopkins & Tom Thurman

MAGAZINE PROGRAM – SINGLE PROGRAM

Kentucky Life: Red River Gorge, Schnitzelburg Dainty Festival, and More!
Casey Harris, Chip Polston, Reeve Daulton, Zachary Curry, Matt Stice & Elon Justice

INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION – SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT

Great Conversations – Joan Baez and Diane Rehm
Austin Traut

ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT – SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT

Kentucky Life: Covington Public Art
Harrison Witt

DIVERSITY/EQUITY/INCLUSION – SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT

Kentucky Life: We’re Still Here
Brandon Turner

ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE – SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT

Kentucky Life: The Final Frontier at Bell Observatory
Austin Traut 

HISTORICAL/NOSTALGIA – SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT

Kentucky Life: The Great Kentucky Hoard
Chip Polston & Casey Harris

HUMAN INTEREST – SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT

Kentucky Life: Guns to Gardens, Swords to Plowshares
Reeve Daulton

LIFESTYLE – SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT

Kentucky Life: Wild Whitewater Adventure at Cumberland Falls
Jared Hamm

KET was also the presenting station for:

HEALTH/MEDICAL – SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Scattered Denial: The Occupational Dangers of Radiation
Chris Wooley, Wayne Dickmann, David Rizik & Jeffery Martin

KET is Kentucky’s largest classroom, providing trusted programming, lifelong learning opportunities and essential services to more than two million people each week. Learn more about Kentucky’s preeminent public media organization at KET.org, on X @KET and at facebook.com/KET.