PBS Appalachia won seven Emmys during its first year of operation and five during its second year.
2023
“Hometowns” - Historical / Cultural
Jacob Dellinger, Executive Producer /Cinematographer;
Joshua Deel, Writer/Cinematographer/Editor
“The Trout Farmer” - Director
“Storytellers of Appalachia” (YouTube Channel)
Jacob Dellinger, Director
“French Magnolia Cooks” - Director
Jacob Dellinger, Director
“The Trout Farmer” - Editor
“Storytellers of Appalachia” (YouTube Channel)
Joshua Deel, Editor; Jacob Dellinger, Editor
“French Magnolia Cooks” - Editor
Jacob Dellinger, Editor; Missy Fraley, Editor
Musical Portraits - Lighting
Storytellers of Appalachia (YouTube Channel)
Jacob Dellinger, Cinematographer
“The Trout Farmer” - Photographer
“Storytellers of Appalachia” (YouTube Channel)
Joshua Deel, Cinematographer;
Jacob Dellinger, Cinematographer
2024
“The Cigar Box Guitar Maker” - Appalachian Heritage
Jacob Dellinger, Producer /Cinematographer
Joshua Deel, Producer/Cinematographer/Editor
“The Custom Clothier” - Lighting
Jacob Dellinger, Cinematographer
“The Custom Clothier” - Lifestyle (short form content)
Jacob Dellinger, Producer
Joshua Deel, Producer/Cinematographer/Editor
“Hometowns: Tazewell, Virginia” Talent: Program Host
Joshua Deel, Host
“The Life of a Musician” - Interview/Discussion
Brandon Adams and Mindy Adams, Executive Producers
Jacob Dellinger, Director/Cinematographer/Editor
Hogan Dellinger, Cinematographer
They also won Five Tellys in 2023 and seven in 2024.
2023
“The Trout Farmer”
“Storytellers of Appalachia” (YouTube Channel)
Silver Telly: Television General - Cultural
“Hometowns”
Silver Telly: Television General - Cultural
“The Life of a Musician”
Bronze Telly: Television Series - Cultural
“French Magnolia Cooks”
Bronze Telly: Television Series - Food & Beverage
“The Trout Farmer”
“Storytellers of Appalachia” (YouTube Channel)
Bronze Telly: Television Craft - Videography/ Cinematography
2024
“The Custom Clothier”
Silver Telly: Culture and Lifestyle
“French Magnollia Cooks” (Duck)
Bronze Telly: Directing, Jacob Dellinger, Director
“French Magnolia Cooks” (Duck)
Food and Beverage
“Hometowns/New Castle, Virginia”
Show Opening Segment
“Hometowns/Marion, Virginia”
Editing, Joshua Deel, Editor
“The Life of a Musician” John Jorgenson
Music, Dance and Performance
“The Life of a Musician” Larry Cordle
Interview and Talk Show
They also won two Virginia Associations of Broadcasters awards in 2023.
“The Trout Farmer”
“Storytellers of Appalachia” (YouTube Channel), Best Human Interest Series
“French Magnolia Cooks”
Best Station Promotion / Contest