Montgomery Community Media (MCM) took home five Emmy awards at the 66th annual Capital Emmys at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Rockville Saturday night.
Among the five Emmys were the coveted award for Community Service and MCM’s news special on the dangers of fentanyl.
Big night! 5 Emmys for @mymcmedia including Community Service, something near and dear to our mission. We’re small but we’re feisty. So proud of our team. @CapitalEmmys #capitalemmy pic.twitter.com/hngMbyGI2c
— Joe Yasharoff (@JYash) June 23, 2024
Jasmine White, MCM’s CEO said, “We don’t do what we do for awards but it sure feels good to be recognized for your work. Congratulations to my amazing team at MCM.”
Joe Yasharoff, MCM’s Director of Content said, “So happy for our hard-working team and very proud particularly to win the Community Service award because that is near and dear to our hearts and our mission.”
Yasharoff and Andrea Sarralde, MCM’s Community Engagement Specialist/Reporter, spoke at the Emmys.
Full list of MCM’s five Emmy awards and awardees:
Community Service: Montgomery Community Media/Hola Montgomery: Andrea Sarralde
News Special: Fentanilo: Oculto Asesino: Andrea Sarralde, Roberto Martinez, Carolyn Raskauskas, David Michael Berman, Tchad Moore, Jacob Ehlers, Yesudian Cruz, Adrian Zlotescu
Talent: Program Host/Moderator/Correspondent: Andrea Sarralde
Crime/Justice – Short Form Content (Up to 15 Minutes): Unidad K-9: Huellas de Justicia: Andrea Sarralde, Robert Rutledge, David Michael Berman and Joel Clifton
Education/Schools – Short Form Content (Up to 15 Minutes): Museo con Magia: Andrea Sarralde and Robert Rutledge
