SEATTLE, Wash. – The Portland Sports Network (PSN), University of Portland's in-house athletics video team, earned four Northwest Emmy® Award Nominations, as announced by the Northwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
 
University of Portland students, Ian Hannah ('18) and Cyrus Maunakea ('19) received two nominations each in the 2018 College Awards section.
 
Ian Hannah's two nominations come in the "Sports" category. His feature "University of Portland's Christie Hall Rallies Behind Tahirou Diabate" showcases the strong community support for the freshman men's basketball player from his dorm, Christie Hall. Hannah also earned a nomination for his highlight video looking back at the best sports moments of the 2016-17 season, "University of Portland All Sports Highlights 2016-2017."
 
Cyrus Maunakea earned two nominations in the "News: General Assignment – Light" category. A feature highlighting UP's outdoor recreation program, "University of Portland Outdoor Pursuits Program" takes a deep dive into all the offerings the University of Portland provides for the student body to explore the Pacific Northwest. Maunakea's second nomination came with an in-depth feature on senior volleyball standout, Hannah Troutman, "UP Volleyball Senior Hannah Troutman Career Retrospective." Troutman played a vital role in the rise of the Portland volleyball program after transferring in from Oregon State.
 
"University of Portland has many great stories to tell and we are fortunate to have talented students capturing and sharing those stories," said Jason Brough, Portland's Associate Athletic Director for Public Relations and Digital Media. "Our full-time video team has done a remarkable job in training and empowering students to do great work. To have four separate features nominated, and to be recognized for the third straight year, is a wonderful achievement for our group."

Portland had two student nominations in 2016 with Riley Clark ('16) taking home a win. Jenna Phillips ('17) won her category in 2017. The four nominations in 2018 are the most in school history, while Portland, Pacific Lutheran and BYU-Idaho were the only private schools to earn nominations in the College Awards section this year.
 
Category winners will be announced at the 2018 Northwest Regional Emmy® Awards event scheduled for Saturday, June 9 at Fremont Studios in Seattle, Wash.

University of Portland Northwest Emmy® Award Nominations History
2018
"University of Portland's Christie Hall Rallies Behind Tahirou Diabate" – Ian Hannah '18
"University of Portland All Sports Highlights 2016-2017" – Ian Hannah '18
"University of Portland Outdoor Pursuits Program" – Cyrus Maunakea ('19)
"UP Volleyball Senior Hannah Troutman Career Retrospective" – Cyrus Maunakea ('19)

2017
"UP Women's Soccer Sarah Jones' Summer Internship" – Jenna Phillips '17 (winner)

2016
"University of Portland Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Raises Money for St. Baldrick's Foundation" – Riley Clark '16 (winner)
"2016 Portland Pilots Baseball" – Ian Hannah '18

About NATAS NW
The Northwest Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences serves television and media professionals in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Montana and Washington. The NATAS Northwest Regional Emmy® Awards recognize outstanding achievements in television and allied media by conferring annual awards of merit in the Chapter's designated award region.