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WCVB Channel 5 has achieved a remarkable milestone by winning eighteen Emmy Awards at the 48th Emmy Awards Ceremony, the highest number in a decade. The station’s NewsCenter 5 won for Best Newscast in both Morning and Evening categories. Additionally, accolades were earned across various reporting categories, showcasing WCVB’s commitment to excellence in journalism and local content. This achievement reinforces WCVB’s position as a leading media organization in New England.
Boston – WCVB Channel 5 has achieved a significant milestone by winning eighteen Emmy Awards at the 48th Emmy Awards Ceremony held by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) Boston/New England Chapter on Saturday. This impressive tally marks the highest number of Emmy Awards earned by the station in over a decade, underlining its excellence in journalism and commitment to quality local content.
Among the prestigious recognitions, WCVB’s NewsCenter 5 received the coveted awards for Best Newscast in both the Morning and Evening categories for larger markets. The Best Newscast – Morning award was given to the NewsCenter 5 EyeOpener, which aired on July 19, 2024, while the Best Newscast – Evening award went to the NewsCenter 5 at 6pm, aired on January 10, 2024. Notably, the station has now received the Best Newscast – Evening recognition fifteen times in the last eighteen years.
WCVB’s achievements at the event showcased its diverse range of reporting, earning accolades across multiple categories, including Chronicle, promotion, and special event coverage. Some of the specific awards won include:
- Breaking/Spot News – Single Report: Campus Protests
- Breaking/Spot News – Multiple Reports: Boston City Councilor Arrested
- Continuing Coverage: Serial Rape Suspect Caught Decades After Case Went Cold
- Team Coverage: Boston Celtics: Parade of Champions
- Health/Medical News (Single Shift): Pig Kidney Transplant
- Human Interest News (No Production Time Limit): Last Ride
- Informational/Instructional: Fenway Faithful
- Special Event Coverage: Holiday Lights 2024
- Promotional Campaign (Non-News): 128th Boston Marathon
- Anchor News: Antoinette Antonio
- Reporter – Feature/Human Interest: Mary Saladna
- Program-Host/Moderator/Correspondent: Chronicle: Shayna Seymour
- Live News Producer: Barbara Baranowski
- Editor – Long Form Content: Chronicle Peru – Allan DiMaio
- Photographer – Long Form Content: Chronicle Composite – Bob Oliver
- Graphic Arts: Graphic Arts & Visual Effects 2025 – Christine Vell
The recognition from the prestigious Emmy Awards highlights WCVB as the most honored media organization in New England, reinforcing its position as a leader in the Boston broadcast and digital media landscape. WCVB is part of Hearst Television, which owns and operates numerous media outlets throughout the United States.
WCVB’s success at the Emmy Awards reflects not only the quality of its news programming but also its dedication to serving the community with relevant, compelling stories. The Emmy Awards serve as an industry benchmark for excellence, allowing viewers to appreciate the high standards of journalism practiced at WCVB, particularly in a rapidly evolving media landscape.
The achievements of WCVB this year emphasize the station’s ongoing commitment to producing quality news and enhancing viewer experience. WCVB continues to lead the way in delivering important news, weather updates, sports reports, and community service initiatives, showcasing its vital role in the Boston area.
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- WCVB: One-on-One with Conan O’Brien
- Wikipedia: Emmy Awards
- WCVB: Nate Bargatze to Host 2025 Emmy Awards
- Google Search: Emmy Awards 2025
- WCVB: WCVB Wins 10 New England Emmy Awards
- Google Scholar: WCVB Emmy Awards
- WCVB: 2024 Emmy Awards Recap
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Television Award
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