Emmy Awards Recognize Innovations in Television Engineering and Technology
The Television Academy and the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences have announced the recipients of the Engineering, Science, and Technology Emmy Awards, honoring significant innovations in television engineering, science, and technology. The awards ceremony is set for Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Television Academy’s Saban Media Center in North Hollywood, California.
Key Awards and Recipients
- Charles F. Jenkins Lifetime Achievement Award: Barry B. Zegel
- Philo T. Farnsworth Corporate Achievement Award: Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment Inc.
Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Award Recipients:
- Adobe Inc. for Adobe Premiere
- Avid Technology for Avid DNx
- Benjamin Graf of Accentize for Chameleon
- James Robinson of Hitomi for MatchBox Glass
- Roland Hathaway, Darcey Crownshaw, Frank Balzer, and Dean Hathaway of Snow Business USA for Snowbase
- Starlink Services LLC for Starlink
- Curt O. Schaller and Dr. Roman Foltyn for the Trinity 2 Hybrid Camera Stabilizer System
Additional recognitions include:
- Web-Based Monitoring Systems for distributed broadcast production: SipRadius, NBCU, Grass Valley, CBS Sports, Disney, Game Creek, Amazon, Vindral
- FPV Drone Camera Systems for live sports: OBS, Proton, Wave Central, Above Media
- Standardization of ATSC 3.0 NextGen TV: ATSC, the Broadcast Standards Association
- AMWA NMOS development: Advanced Media Workflow Association, Sony, BBC, Streampunk Media
- SMPTE hybrid cable format advancements: Telecast Fiber Systems, Bluebell Opticom, MultiDyne Electronics
- AI-based face replacement technology: Disney Research, Rising Sun Pictures, Digital Domain, Metaphysic
Industry Impact and Quotes
Cris Abrego, chair of the Television Academy, stated, “The recipients of our Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards represent extraordinary ingenuity and innovation that continues to propel our industry forward.” Wendy Aylsworth and Paul Debevec, co-chairs of the committee, emphasized the significance of these innovations in enhancing the creative capabilities of television productions.
Upcoming Recognitions
The ceremony will also honor:
- Practical Transduction pioneers and John Logie Baird for the first demonstration of recognizable television.
Competitive Category Nominees
The nominees for the Excellence in Production Technology — Application category include:
- Good Morning America – ABC News
- Prime Vision NFL’s Thursday Night Football
- Star Wars: Skeleton Crew on Disney+
These awards celebrate not only individual technology developers but also the collaborative spirit within the television community driving innovation and progress in the industry.
