KET’s Preventing Youth Suicide: A KET Forum was recently honored with a Regional Emmy Award from the Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS). 

The program, produced by Renee Shaw, Laura Kruger, Justin Allen and Nick Helton, won the award in the Health/Science/Environment category. The program explores the alarming rise in youth suicide, examining its root causes and highlighting the most effective strategies for prevention.

“We congratulate our entire production team for this well-deserved recognition,” said Shae Hopkins, KET’s executive director and CEO. “This Emmy award underscores KET’s commitment to creating high-quality programming on health-related issues and our dedication to serving the people of the Commonwealth.”

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