(DURHAM, May 24, 2005) – New Hampshire Public Television’s series Wildlife Journal earned four Emmy Awards at the 28th Boston/New England Emmy ceremony held in Boston recently. NHPTV received a total of 10 Emmy nominations for Wildlife Journal and NH Outlook, the station’s nightly newsmagazine.Wildlife Journal, a co-production of NHPTV and the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, explores New Hampshire’s outdoor recreation opportunities, its wildlife resources and the people who manage and conserve them. Willem Lange and Lisa Densmore co-host the series, which will begin its fourth season this fall. It airs on NHPTV Thursday nights @ 9 p.m., as well as Fridays @ noon, Saturdays @ 2:30 p.m., and Wednesdays @ 7:30 p.m. Wildlife Journal garnered Emmy awards in the following categories: • Outstanding Achievement in Informational Segment – Mushing: Lisa Densmore, producer; Steve Giordani, editor/photographe • Outstanding Achievement in Interviewing: Lisa Densmore• Outstanding Achievement in Program Videography – Composite: Steve Giordani• Outstanding Achievement in Audio – Composite: Stephanie CottrellThe National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences’ Boston/New England Chapter is dedicated to advancing the arts and sciences of television, fostering creative leadership in the television industry, and encouraging excellence in artistic, educational, cultural and technical progress. Beyond its award-winning local and national television programs, New Hampshire Public Television is a leader in education and community outreach. NHPTV provides instructional services for 206,000 students from kindergarten through high school; offers Ready To Learn programs and services for children preschool to age 8, parents, and early education professionals; and provides professional development programs and advanced technology training for educators in New Hampshire and neighboring states. For more information about NHPTV programs that entertain, educate and enrich, visit www.nhptv.org.
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