Stephanie Edwards and local news stations honored with Los Angeles-area Emmys
The Los Angeles area Emmy Awards honored local television news outlets Saturday night with nearly 50 awards for their coverage over the last year. During the event, which was held at the Television Academy’s new Saban Media Center, local icon and television host Stephanie Edwards was also honored with this year’s Los Angeles Area Governors Award.
Edwards is best known for her decades-long co-hosting stint on KTLA-TV’s broadcast of the Tournament of Roses Parade. The announcement of her recognition by the TV Academy was made last month as Edwards was appearing on a live broadcast of “The KTLA Morning News.”
“Stephanie is a gem,” station President Don Corsini said during the segment. “She is beloved for her sharp wit, charm and genuine professionalism. We believe she epitomizes the criteria for the Governors Award, not only for her prolific body of work but, as the academy rightly calls it -- her positive impact on Los Angeles.”
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Edwards was recognized for her outstanding achievement in television over a period of years that also included stints on “AM Los Angeles” and “Everyday.” She retired from television in January after hosting her final parade broadcast. The award was presented by KTLA’s Sam Rubin.
The other awards were presented by local area personalities, reporters and newscasters, as well as celebrities Niecy Nash, Jason George and Florence Henderson.
NBC4 took home eight statues, including for its coverage of the 50th anniversary of the Watts riots and the San Bernardino shooting. Univision’s KMEX, Telemundo’s KVEA and Time Warner Cable’s SportsNet L.A. each took home five statues.
To see the full list of winners, visit Emmys.com.
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