Sinclair Wins 29 National Capital Area Emmy Awards

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Sinclair has announced that its broadcasting subsidiaries, WBFF in Baltimore and WJLA in Washington DC, have been honored with 29 Capital Emmy awards by The National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. WBFF secured 17 awards, including Best Evening Newscast, while WJLA won 12 awards, with highlights such as Best Investigative News. The awards recognize exceptional journalism in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. The achievements underline the dedication of Sinclair's journalists to impactful investigative and accountability reporting.

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• WBFF Baltimore won 17 Capital Emmy awards, indicating strong performance and recognition in journalism.
• WJLA Washington DC secured 12 Capital Emmy awards, showcasing its excellence in investigative news.
• The awards highlight Sinclair's commitment to high-quality investigative and accountability reporting, potentially enhancing its reputation and viewership.

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WBFF in Baltimore Honored with 17 Awards, Including Best Evening Newscast

WJLA in Washington DC Honored with 12 Awards, Including Best Investigative News

BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sinclair is pleased to announce WBFF in Baltimore and WJLA in Washington DC have been honored by The National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts & Science with a total of 29 Capital Emmy awards. The Capital Emmys honor the best journalism in the Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC television and media community.

WBFF was nominated for 39 awards, and won 17, with Project Baltimore, the special investigative reporting unit of WBFF, taking home 7 of those awards. WJLA was nominated for 26 awards and won 12.

"The recognition of WBFF and WJLA with Emmy awards for their investigative and accountability reporting is a testament to our journalists' unwavering commitment to asking tough questions and delivering impactful stories, which plays a crucial role in our mission to serve the public interest. We are incredibly proud of their achievements,” said Scott Livingston, Senior Vice President of News.

The following are the awards won by WBFF Baltimore:

EVENING NEWSCAST - LARGER MARKETS (1-49)
A Manhunt, A Building Collapse, and an Education Scandal
WBFF Hannah Boettcher, Producer; Connor Delancey, Photographer; Michael Jaffe, Executive Producer

DAILY NEWS REPORT (SINGLE SHIFT)
It Took My Job from Me
WBFF Maxine Streicher, Reporter; Layne Blank, Photojournalist

CONTINUING COVERAGE
Project Baltimore: Behind Closed Doors
WBFF Anthony Durso, Photojournalist; Carolyn Peirce, Executive Producer;
Chris Papst, Investigative Reporter; Jed Gamber, Photojournalist; Ray Rogowski, Producer

TEAM COVERAGE
Safe Streets Raid
WBFF Hannah Boettcher, Executive Producer; Mikenzie Frost, Reporter; Jeff Abell, Reporter; Keith Daniels, Reporter; Alexa Ashwell, Reporter

INVESTIGATIVE- SINGLE COVERAGE
Project Baltimore: Six Years Later
WBFF Anthony Durso, Photojournalist; Carolyn Peirce, Executive Producer;
Chris Papst, Investigative Reporter; Jed Gamber, Photojournalist; Ray Rogowski, Producer

INVESTIGATIVE – MULTIPLE REPORTS
Project Baltimore: The Unicorn
WBFF Anthony Durso, Photojournalist; Carolyn Peirce, Executive Producer;
Chris Papst, Producer; Jed Gamber, Photojournalist; Ray Rogowski, Producer

ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT - NEWS (NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT)
Making Memories in Stone
WBFF Layne Blank, Photographer; Shannon Lilly, Reporter

CRIME/JUSTICE - NEWS (SINGLE SHIFT)
Baltimore Soap Box
WBFF Andrew Fox, Photojournalist; Jeff Abell, Reporter

EDUCATION SCHOOLS- NEWS
Project Baltimore: The Math Problem
WBFF Carolyn Peirce, Executive Producer; Chris Papst, Investigative Reporter;
Ray Rogowski, Investigative Producer; Jed Gamber, Photographer; Anthony Durso, Photographer

HEALTH/MEDICAL - NEWS
Noah's Bucket List
WBFF Maxine Streicher, Reporter; Benjamin Otte, Photojournalist

DOCUMENTARY – CULTURAL/TOPICAL
Project Baltimore: Learned Helplessness
WBFF Carolyn Peirce, Executive Producer; Chris Papst, Investigative Reporter;
Ray Rogowski, Investigative Producer; Jed Gamber, Photographer; Anthony Durso, Photographer

EDUCATION/SCHOOLS – SHORT FORM
Project Baltimore: Thousand Dollar Tutor
WBFF Carolyn Peirce, Executive Producer; Chris Papst, Investigative Reporter;
Ray Rogowski, Investigative Producer; Jed Gamber, Photographer; Anthony Durso, Photographer

EDITOR: NEWS - SINGLE SHIFT
WBFF Ben Otte, Editor

EDITOR: NEWS – NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT
Noah's Bucket List- WBFF Ben Otte, Editor

LIVE NEWS PRODUCER
Crafting a Newscast- WBFF Hannah Boettcher, Producer

TALENT: REPORTER DAILY NEWS
Jeff Abell Composite - WBFF Jeff Abell, Reporter

TALENT REPORTER: INVESTIGATIVE
Project Baltimore: Chris Papst, Reporter

The following are the awards won by WJLA Washington DC:

INVESTIGATIVE – SINGLE REPORT
Showroom to Shipping Containers: The Hunt for Stolen Cars
WJLA Mitch Blacher, Investigative Reporter; Trevor Taylor, Investigative Photographer/Editor

INVESTIGATIVE – MULTIPLE REPORTS
Pay to Play in Washington, D.C.
WJLA Scott Taylor, Investigative Reporter; Jacob Fisher, Photographer;
Kurt Mueller, Graphic Artist; Gary Scurka, Producer

BUSINESS/CONSUMER - NEWS (SINGLE SHIFT)
Exposing Bogus Job Claims from Elected Officials
WJLA Nickolaus Minock, Reporter; Michael Vaughn, Photographer; Kurt Mueller, Special Content Producer

DEI- NEWS
History Hidden No More WJLA Jay Korff, Reporter

HISTORICAL/CULTURAL - NEWS (SINGLE SHIFT)
Traveling with Tubman
WJLA Jay Korff, Reporter; Michael Vaughn, Photographer/Editor

MILITARY- NEWS (SINGLE SHIFT)
Voices of Vietnam - WJLA Jay Korff, Writer

MILITARY – NEWS (NO TIME LIMIT)
Chris's Backyard - WJLA Jay Korff, Writer

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT – NEWS
Uncovering Local Politicians' Lavish International Travel
WJLA Nickolaus Minock, Reporter; Kurt Mueller, Special Content Producer;
Michael Vaughn, Photographer

TALENT REPORTER- DAILY NEWS
Nick Minock Reporter WJLA

WRITER – NEWS
That's Korff with 2 F's - WJLA Jay Korff, Writer

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT
Bobo
WJLA Jay Korff, MMJ
Old Man One Man Band Still Workin' It
WJLA Jay Korff, MMJ

About Sinclair:

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair’s content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation’s largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.

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Source: Sinclair, Inc.

FAQ

How many Capital Emmy awards did WBFF Baltimore win?

WBFF Baltimore won 17 Capital Emmy awards.

What was the total number of Capital Emmy awards won by Sinclair's subsidiaries?

Sinclair's subsidiaries won a total of 29 Capital Emmy awards.

Which Sinclair station won the award for Best Evening Newscast?

WBFF Baltimore won the award for Best Evening Newscast.

What significant award did WJLA Washington DC receive?

WJLA Washington DC received the award for Best Investigative News.

What is the stock symbol for Sinclair?

The stock symbol for Sinclair is SBGI.