LAS VEGAS, NV – Vegas PBS is proud to share that its original program, Nevada Week: Storming Caesars Palace Screening – Ruby Duncanhas won the 2024 Pacific Southwest Emmy Award for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. This win is a testament to the talent of the producers and other team members at Vegas PBS, as well as the power of public media. The ceremony was held at the Westin Rancho Mirage on June 15, 2024. More information can be found at nataspsw.org
“I want to congratulate Maria Silva, Justin Grant and Adam McCarthy on this incredible achievement,” says Vegas PBS President and General Manager Mare Mazur. “The story of Ruby Duncan’s fight for welfare rights is a moving chapter in our region’s history. The overwhelming response to the screening of Storming Caesars Palace at the West Las Vegas Library demonstrates the lasting impact her work has had on the hospitality industry. I’m proud Nevada Week was able to capture the energy of that event and the importance of Duncan’s message.”
WINNER
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program
Nevada Week: Storming Caesars Palace Screening – Ruby Duncan– Maria Silva, Justin Grant, Adam McCarthy
Two other Vegas PBS programs were nominated for the 2024 Pacific Southwest Emmys and can be viewed at vegaspbs.org:
Magazine Program
Student Spotlight – Kathy Topp, Heather Caputo, Amir Ismail, Mark Nutini, Maria Silva
Interview/Discussion
Nevada Week: Working Moms– Amber Renee Dixon, Mark Nutini, Kristen Kidman
About Vegas PBS
Vegas PBS is a member-supported public television service providing educational content for over 50 years. Vegas PBS builds community through television, education services, and unique experiences that create a sense of place, civic and social capital. For 15 consecutive years, Vegas PBS has remained among the top ten most-watched PBS stations in the country. The station offers four unique broadcast channels: Vegas PBS Ch. 10.1, Vegas PBS Create Ch. 10.2, VEGAS PBS KIDS Ch. 10.3, and Vegas PBS WORLD Ch. 10.4. The station collaborates with community partners to create award-winning content that examines informational, cultural, historic, and educational regional issues.
Vegas PBS provides a robust variety of education services and workforce development opportunities that extend the educational experience beyond the broadcast. Resources and services include Vegas PBS’ Ready To Learn educational workshops for children and families, professional development for teachers, online learning courses and certifications for adults, multimedia educational support for educators, and a Special Needs Resource Library serving those with special needs.
Vegas PBS viewers can access their favorite shows across multiple platforms including broadcast, vegaspbs.org, the PBS App and the PBS KIDS Video App. For more information, visit vegaspbs.org or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and TikTok.
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