Emiliano Abedini Earns Six 2026 Chicago/Midwest Emmy Nominations
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CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, October 13, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Chicago videographer Emiliano Abedini has earned six nominations for the 2026 Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards, marking a significant milestone in his career. This recognition comes after Abedini's previous success, having won four Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards in the 2024 and 2025 competitions.
Abedini, who works as a videographer and photographer for Univision Chicago (WGBO), has been recognized for his work across five distinct programs. His nominations span a range of categories, including producer, associate producer, and individual craft in photography. The programs for which he has been nominated are:
- Orgullo del Barrio (Producer): This program, hosted by Jorge Muñoz with Luis Felipe Godínez as executive producer, marks Abedini's first nomination as a full producer. It focuses on human interest content. - La Villita: Un Pedacito de México (Associate Producer): This documentary explores Chicago's Little Village neighborhood and competes against entries from WMAQ, WBBM, and WTTW. - Rieles y Raíces (Associate Producer): This program, which delves into nostalgic and historical content, recognizes Abedini's role as an associate producer. - Fe sin fronteras: Los Latinos y el Islam (Photographer): This nomination highlights Abedini's work as a photographer, focusing on religious content. - Costurera de los Bulls (Associate Producer): This program, which covers lifestyle content, also recognizes Abedini's associate producer role.
Additionally, Abedini received an individual craft nomination in the Photography, Short and Long Form Content category, recognizing his work across multiple pieces for the station.
Abedini, who has brought the same broadcast standards to his business clients as a conference videographer and through commercial video production, attributes his success to the people who let him into their lives and the team at Univision Chicago.
The Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) covers television markets in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana, including Chicago, Rockford, Peoria-Bloomington, Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay-Appleton, Wausau-Rhinelander, and South Bend-Elkhart. Entries are judged by peer chapters nationwide on content, creativity, and execution, and each is measured against a standard of excellence rather than directly against other entries. Winners will be announced at the Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards ceremony in Chicago on [CEREMONY DATE].
The 2026 nominations bring Abedini's Chicago/Midwest Emmy record to four wins and six nominations in the last three cycles. His work is showcased on his website, Emiliano Abedini.