WAPA Televisión took home six Suncoast Emmy Awards

On Saturday, WAPA Televisión, Puerto Rico’s number one broadcast network, took home six Emmy Awards, presented by The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences’ Suncoast Chapter, after having received 14 nominations. The Regional Awards, which were held virtually this year, recognize excellence in all television categories throughout the entire State of Florida. WAPA’s nominees included reporters, photojournalists, editors, graphic artists, producers, and network executives.

“I am extremely proud of the entire WAPA team, who work daily to ensure our viewers can stay informed. Although our goal is not to win awards or recognition, it is always an honor to be acknowledged for the quality work we strive to deliver. Bringing these efforts to fruition is the biggest source of satisfaction for each of our nominees, for the winners and for everyone who plays a role in our programming’s development and creation. I congratulate each one of our team members who further reinforce WAPA’s vision that our people equal our success,” said Jorge Hidalgo, President and General Manager of WAPA Televisión.

The Award winners are:

▸ Decisión 2020 (General Election Day coverage)
Pedro Martínez Vélez, Erika Martinez Lee, Laura Díaz, Rafael López, Ileana Rodríguez, Evelisse de Jesús Ortiz, Rafael Lenín López, Darleen Torres, Cirelis Rivera Blanco and Violeta Manglano

▸ News Special: En Ruta de Ciclones, ¿Estamos Listos?
Pedro Martínez Vélez, Ruddy Matta, Carlos Moctezuma, Laura Diaz, Orlando Rodríguez, Ada Monzón, Richard Paris, Deborah Martorell, Rafael Lenín López

▸ News Special: El Colapso de un Gigante
Ruddy Matta, Orlando Rodríguez, Deborah Martorell, Carlos Aponte

▸ Environment / Science - News: En Peligro Las Salinas
Deborah Martorell, Ruddy Matta, Enrique Jiménez, Orlando Rodríguez WAPA-TV, San Juan, PR

▸ News Feature - Light Feature (Multiple Reports): Capitán Pelicano
Ruddy Matta, Carlos Moctezuma, Deborah Martorell - WAPA-TV, San Juan, PR

▸ Writer - Long Form Content: Cuando se Detuvo el Tiempo
Julio Rivera-Saniel WAPA-TV, San Juan, PR