HELLERTOWN, Pa. - Aug. 5, 2020 - This evening, the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced the 2020 Emmy® nominations. During the live streamed event, ASR Media Productions received four nominations for work that aired between April 1, 2019, and March 31, 2020.

Title: We Can Help You Carry It: Trauma-informed Schools in the Lehigh Valley
Category: Education/Schools SEGMENT
Individual Nominees: Ashley Russo, Executive Producer, Kenneth Szydlow, Executive Producer, Abigail Mutschler, Editor, Stephanie Mettler, Coordinating Producer, Laura McHugh, Associate Producer, Beth Tomlinson, Coordinating Producer

Title: A Dog's Love: Animal Assisted Help for Veterans of War
Category: Human Interest SEGMENT
Individual Nominees: Ashley Russo, Executive Producer, Kenneth Szydlow, Executive Producer, Abigail Mutschler, Editor, Dakota Reinike, Associate Producer,

Title: St. Luke's HealthNow: Robotic Simulation
Category: Interview/Discussion PROGRAM
Individual Nominees: Ashley Russo, Executive Producer, Kenneth Szydlow, Executive Producer, Kathryn Santana, Director of Photography/Editor, Katie Pressler, Associate Producer

Title: The PEAK TV, Season 14 Episode 12
Category: Magazine PROGRAM
Individual Nominees: Ashley Russo, Executive Producer, Kenneth Szydlow, Executive Producer, Kathryn Santana, Director of Photography, Katie Pressler, Associate Producer/Editor, Abigail Mutschler, Editor, Stephanie Mettler, Coordinating Producer

Ashley Russo, president and executive producer of ASR Media Productions and host of St. Luke's HealthNow and The PEAK TV, states, "It is a privilege to tell the stories of the Lehigh Valley and to partner with our amazing clients. I am extremely proud of my creative and dedicated team."

Since 2012, ASR Media Productions has been nominated for 18 Mid-Atlantic Emmy® awards and awarded three statues. The production company produces The PEAK TV and co-produces St. Luke's HealthNow with the health network. Both programs air as part of St. Luke's Monday night line-up on WFMZ-Channel 69.

"The long-lasting partnership between St. Luke's University Health Network and ASR Media continues to be rewarding," reports executive producer, Ken Szydlow. "It is uplifting to see that partnership recognized with four Emmy nominations this evening."

Szydlow and Russo also wish to acknowledge and thank Barry Fisher and WFMZ-Channel 69 for the continued support of St. Luke's HealthNow, The PEAK TV, and the shared vision to focus on the Lehigh Valley as a valued community.

The 2020 NATAS Mid-Atlantic Emmy® Awards will be held on September 19, 2020.

About ASR Media Productions

ASR Media Productions, creators of meaningful media such as Emmy® award winning The PEAK TV, Lehigh Valley's premier lifestyle program airing locally on WFMZ - Channel 69 and nationally on DrTV. ASR Media Productions specializes in video and television production services, creative direction and writing, documentary storytelling, commercial concept and development, event recaps, and media training as well as marketing and social media placement that complement and enhance a company's existing efforts. ASR Media assists in the development of effective strategies for creating relationships between businesses and their key audiences. Each customized project is designed to meet our client's immediate and long-term goals. www.asrmediaproductions.com

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