This past Saturday, the Lone Star Emmy Chapter held their 2021 virtual gala to celebrate and honor excellence in journalism. Telemundo 60 San Antonio/KVDA was recognized in 6 categories, making it the most decorated station in San Antonio, regardless of language.
“What an honor to receive such prestigious recognition, we focus all of our efforts in serving our local community by keeping them informed with the best news quality and accurate information,” said Delines Alonso, Vice President of News.
Following is the full list of wins for Telemundo 60 San Antonio:
NEWSCAST – MORNING/DAYTIME – MEDIUM MARKETS (26-60)
11am Golpe Artico: Segunda Ronda
Karla Rivera, Producer
Justin Rodriguez, APC Operator
Alejandra Martínez, Producer
Lilian Pérez, Weather Anchor
Jessica Montoya, Anchor
Arlena Amaro, Anchor
Delines Alonso, Writer
NEWSCAST – EVENING – MEDIUM MARKETS (26-60)
Noche De Elecciones Presidenciales
Jacelin Gutierrez, Producer
BREAKING OR SPOT NEWS – MULTIPLE REPORT
5p San Antonio Airport Shooting
Amy Alvarez, Producer
CONTINUING COVERAGE
Vanessa Guillen
Vladimir Flores, Reporter
HISTORIC / CULTURAL – NEWS
Celebrando El Sabor Hispano
Jessica Montoya, Reporter/Writer
Joel Flores, News Assignment Desk
RELIGION – NEWS
La Virgen De Guadalupe Fe Y Esperanza En La Pandemia
Karla Rivera, News Producer/Writer
Joel Flores, News Assignment Desk
Arlena Amaro, Anchor
Justin Rodriguez, APC Operator
“I am proud of the work of our news team and the level of commitment of each one of them, their passion and work ethic to give the best for our viewers is impressive, this motivates us to continue to do our best every single day,” said Robert Sarabia, President and General Manager of Telemundo 60
For complete details on all of the winners and categories, please access The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Lone Star Chapter’s official 2021 Lone Star Emmy Awardees list.
Telemundo 60 San Antonio / KVDA is Telemundo’s south Texas television station serving Spanish-speaking viewers in the San Antonio market. Owned by NBCUniversal, Telemundo 60 has been delivering local news, information, and entertainment to viewers throughout South Texas for more than 25 years and reaches approximately 1.3 million viewers in thirty-two counties. Viewers turn to Telemundo 60 for local breaking news, weather forecasts and sports headlines across a variety of platforms, including online at TelemundoSanAntonio.com and via its mobile and social media channels. Today, Telemundo 60 produces more than 14 hours of local news and programming each week and demonstrates its commitment to the community by cultivating local partnerships and capturing the diversity of South Texas.