KUAC/AlaskaONE wins Emmy Award

Submitted by Tammy Tragis-McCook
Phone: (907) 474-1890
06/13/06

KUAC TV earned one of television’s top honors at the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Northwest Chapter’s 43rd-annual Emmy Awards June 3 in Seattle.

KUAC producer / director Aaron Elterman and photographer Michael Letzring took home an Emmy Award for the promotional spot for the documentary, "The 49th Star," which tells the story of Alaska’s struggle for statehood.

KUAC TV executive producer Claudia Clark attended the event.

"It was a Hollywood-style extravaganza," says Clark. "You could tell the crowd was happy to see us win. Aaron’s acceptance speech had them cheering and laughing; all in all it was a terrific night for KUAC and AlaskaONE."

KUAC TV also earned an Emmy nomination for its four-part travel series "Anywhere Alaska."

Elterman, who produced both "Anywhere Alaska" and the winning promotional spot for "The 49th Star," was excited about his win.

"What a surprise and an honor," he said. "It’s good to meet your peers and know they respect your work."

The Northwest Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) serves television professionals in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska and Montana.

"It’s wonderful to have our staff recognized for this important work," said Greg Petrowich, KUAC general manager and CEO. "Viewers in Alaska have been telling us for years how much they value public television. To be recognized among our peers now for this outstanding work is quite rewarding."

The complete list of Emmy recipients and other Academy news and information is available from the Academy’s website, at natasnw.org/awards/.

CONTACT: Tammy Tragis, KUAC marketing/communications manager, at (907) 474-1890 or via e-mail at tammyt@kuac.org.