Seattle Channel takes home 3 Emmy Awards

Seattle Channel won three awards at the 63rd annual Northwest Regional Emmy Awards on Saturday, May 30.  

Seattle Channel videographer and producer Chris Barnes was recognized twice, receiving Emmys in the Human Interest – Short Form Content and Editor categories for his Art Zone profile on Georgetown creative and community leader Larry Reid. Barnes was also nominated in the video essayist category.

“Working with Larry Reid was a fantastic experience,” said Barnes, who has won six Emmy Awards during his nine years at the Channel. “A legend in his own right, his unique personality and presence made him a truly compelling subject to capture.”

This year, the municipal TV station received 11 nominations. The channel was nominated for a wide range of program categories, including diversity/equity/inclusion, health/medical, human interest, small business profile, Overall Excellence, and more. The prestigious Overall Excellence award, which the station won last year for the first time ever, recognizes the quality, variety, and impact of an organization’s storytelling. Learn more about other Seattle Channel nominations below. 

“These Emmy honors are a testament to Seattle Channel’s unique role in our community,” said Mayor Katie B. Wilson, who has appeared as a guest on programs like City Inside/Out and Citizen University TV dating back to at least 2011. “The team doesn’t just document city government, they help tell Seattle’s story with depth, humanity, and care. Our city is better informed and connected because of their work.”   

Station manager Shannon Gee, who has won 13 Emmy Awards during her time at Seattle Channel, added, “I’m even more proud of the work Seattle Channel does day in and day out to share critical city information, tell Seattle’s stories, and serve as a trusted public resource. Congratulations to the entire Seattle Channel team!” 

Seattle Channel competed against commercial and public television stations and other media networks and organizations in the Northwest NATAS five-state region, which includes Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. All awards in the 63rd annual Northwest Emmy Awards were for work completed between January 1 and December 31, 2025.  

Here are the other nominations this year:

Business/Consumer – Short Form or Long Form Content

Photographer and editor Ian Devier, host Dennis Bounds, and executive producer Shannon Gee were nominated for a CityStream show dedicated to Seattle’s unique and diverse businesses.

Health/Medical – Short Form or Long Form Content

Videographer and producer Randy Eng was recognized for his poignant piece on Seattle/King County Clinic, and one person’s commitment to the annual event through comics journalism.

Diversity/Equity/Inclusion – Short Form Content

Seattle Channel contributor Enrique Cerna teamed up with Eng on a profile that they were nominated for on a profile on Jaime Mendez, owner of an independent outlet providing Spanish-language news and information.

Human Interest – Short Form Content

Crowe earned an Emmy nomination for this touching feature on funeral ceremonies that take place on the state’s ferry system.

Informational/Instructional – Long Form Content

Contributors to this CityStream nominated show — which spotlights pieces on the Puget Sound — include Eng, Devier, and Crowe.

Branded Content – Short Form Content

Devier was nominated for this feature on the Seattle Fire Department’s training program.

Video Essayist

Barnes was also nominated for an Art Zone profile Natalie Krick, a local interdisciplinary artist.

A complete listing of the awardees can be found on the NATAS website.   

Seattle Channel is the city’s municipal TV station which reflects, informs, and inspires the community it serves. It presents programs on cable television – channel 21 on Comcast (321 HD) and Wave (721 HD)– and via the internet to help residents connect with their city. Programming includes series and special features highlighting the diverse civic and cultural landscape of Seattle.