BETHESDA, Md. — The 68th Capital Emmy Awards Ceremony was held at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center on June 20, where Maryland Public Television (MPT) won 20 Emmys spanning a wide range of categories. Twenty Emmys is the highest number of awards that MPT has ever won in an individual competition, breaking a new record for the 56-year-old network.
Maryland Public Television is known for its regional and educational broadcasting, offering viewers a taste of local history and culture. They’re best known for popular programs like “MotorWeek,” “Chesapeake Collectibles” and “Maryland Farm & Harvest.”
One of the most noteworthy Emmys won by MPT was by director Sandy Petrykowski, the director of “Key Bridge Disaster: Reflect, Recover, Rebuild.” This documentary film offered a glimpse into the reality of one of the biggest tragedies in Maryland’s recent history, honoring those who died and explaining the economic impact of the disaster.
Another highlight of the MPT award winners was “Maryland Farm & Harvest,” which managed to secure four separate Emmys at this year’s award ceremony. The “Outdoor Maryland” program did even better, winning eight Emmys in total.
As the second-biggest statewide public television network in the United States, MPT has secured its place as one of the most important broadcasters in Maryland and the country as a whole. After its success at the Capital Emmy Awards Ceremony, viewers are waiting with bated breath to see what it has in store for 2027 and beyond.
Which Categories Did Maryland Public Television Win?
Below, we’ve compiled the full list of Emmys that were sent to us by Maryland Public Television, along with the content that earned MPT each award.
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT – LONG FORM CONTENT
“Artworks: The Art of Painting”
- T.L. Benton, Producer
- Rikki Hughes, Producer
- Wendel Patrick, Host
“Artworks: The Art of Sacred Spaces”
- T.L. Benton, Producer
- Trae Mitchell, Producer
AUDIO RECORDING, MIXING, AND DESIGN
- Jillian Kuchman, Audio Producer
- David Wainwright, Audio Producer
- Nicole Phillips-Naylor, Audio Producer
BUSINESS/CONSUMER – SHORT FORM CONTENT
“Maryland Farm & Harvest: Brandywine Cow Cuddling”
- Jay McDonald, Producer
CHESAPEAKE HERITAGE – SHORT FORM CONTENT
“Outdoors Maryland: Breaking the Ice”
- Stefanie Robey, Producer
“MD250 Commission: How do you say Semiquincentennial?”
- Jason Cohen, Producer
- Shannon Turner, Director
CHESAPEAKE HERITAGE – LONG FORM CONTENT
- Sarah Sampson, Producer
- Patrick Keegan, Executive Producer
DIRECTOR – PROGRAM
“Key Bridge Disaster: Reflect, Recover, Rebuild”
- Sandy Petrykowski, Director
DIVERSITY/EQUITY/INCLUSION – LONG FORM CONTENT
“6 Days of Determination: The Story of the 1990 Morgan State Student Protest”
- Travis Mitchell, Producer
- T.L. Benton, Producer
- Trae Mitchell, Producer
- Mike Adeyeye, Cinematographer
EDUCATION/SCHOOLS – LONG FORM CONTENT
“Outdoors Maryland: Racing Leviathan”
- Stefanie Robey, Producer
- Nick Caloyianis, Field Producer
ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE – SHORT FORM CONTENT
“Outdoors Maryland: An Island Becoming”
- Stefanie Robey, Producer
- Sarah Sampson, Producer
“Outdoors Maryland: For the Birds”
- Sam Mallon, Producer
- Stefanie Robey, Series Producer
“Maryland Farm & Harvest: Saving the Bay – A Billion Oysters at a Time”
- Richard Royle, Producer
ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE – LONG FORM CONTENT
“Outdoors Maryland: A Fragile Inheritance”
- Stefanie Robey, Producer
INFORMATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL – SHORT FORM CONTENT
“Maryland Farm & Harvest: OlaLekan”
- Richard Royle, Producer
INFORMATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL – LONG FORM CONTENT
“Artworks: The Art of Architecture Part I – Conception”
- Trae Mitchell, Producer
- T.L. Benton, Producer
LIFESTYLE – SHORT FORM CONTENT
“Outdoors Maryland: Darkness Illuminated”
- Andrew Paterson, Producer
TECHNOLOGY
“Maryland Farm & Harvest: 1 Million Wasp Eggs – Using Drone Tech to Combat Pests”
- Luke Fisher, Producer
“Outdoors Maryland: The Listening Post”
- Andrew Paterson, Producer
WRITER – LONG FORM CONTENT
“Outdoors Maryland: A Fragile Inheritance”
- Stefanie Robey, Writer
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