Awards
Since its premiere in 2004 the Natural Heroes Series has won 8 Emmys and nominated for 4 by the San Francisco Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Other recognition includes 3 Telly Awards, 2 Empixx Awards, and an Insight Award.
 | Emmy Award Winner 2015-2016 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, San Francisco Chapter Outstanding Achievement, Interview/Discussion Program NATURAL HEROES: Terra Firma Series Producer: Valerie A. Landes “Terra Firma″ Producer/Director: Christine Anthony "Terra Firma" Director: Owen Masterson | | Emmy Award Winner 2013-2014 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, San Francisco Chapter Outstanding Achievement, Interview/Discussion Program NATURAL HEROES: MoveShake: Stories of Gregg Treinish and Alison Gannett Series Producer: Valerie A. Landes “MoveShake: Stories of Gregg Treinish and Alison Gannett″ Director: Alexandria Bombach, Red Reel |
| Emmy Award Nomination 2013-2014 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, San Francisco Chapter Public/Current/Community Affairs Program category NATURAL HEROES: Brower Youth Awards 2012 Series Producer: Valerie A. Landes "Brower Youth Awards 2012" Director: Han Shan, Rikshaw Films | | Emmy Award Nomination 2013-2014 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, San Francisco Chapter Lifestyle Program category NATURAL HEROES: Truck Farm Series Producer: Valerie A. Landes "Truck Farm" Director: Ian Cheney, Wicked Delicate |
| Emmy Award Winner 2011-2012 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, San Francisco Chapter Outstanding Achievement, Interview/Discussion Program NATURAL HEROES: Brower Youth Awards 2010 Series Producer: Valerie A. Landes “Brower Youth Awards 2010″ Director: Dominic Howes, Rikshaw Films | | Emmy Award Nomination 2011-2012 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, San Francisco Chapter Health/Science/Environment Program NATURAL HEROES: In the Wake of Giants Series Producer: Valerie A. Landes “In the Wake of Giants” Director: Lou Douros |
| Emmy Award Nomination 2011-2012 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, San Francisco Chapter Public/Current/Community Affairs Program NATURAL HEROES: A Simple Question- The Story of STRAW Series Producer: Valerie A. Landes ”A Simple Question” Directors & Producers: David Donnenfield and Kevin White, Filmmakers Collaborative | | Emmy Award Winner 2009-2010 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, San Francisco Chapter Outstanding Achievement, Historic/Cultural Program NATURAL HEROES: Voyage of the Vézo Series Producer: Valerie A. Landes "Voyage of the Vézo" Director: Giovanni Paolo Autran, Nomadic Films |
| Emmy Award Winner 2009-2010 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, San Francisco Chapter Outstanding Achievement, Public/Current/Community Affairs Program NATURAL HEROES: Brower Youth Awards 2008 Series Producer: Valerie A. Landes "Brower Youth Awards 2008" Director: Joel Weber, Rikshaw Films | | Emmy Award Winner 2007-2008 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, San Francisco Chapter Outstanding Achievement, Education/Schools Program NATURAL HEROES: A School in the Woods Series Producer: Valerie A. Landes ”A School in the Woods” Producer: Katie Jennings, IslandWood Media |
| Emmy Award Winner 2007-2008 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, San Francisco Chapter Outstanding Achievement, Children/Youth Program NATURAL HEROES: Fruit Tree Tour Series Producer: Valerie A. Landes ”Fruit Tree Tour” Producer: Zak Human | | Emmy Award Winner 2006-2007 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, San Francisco Chapter Outstanding Achievement, Public/Community Affairs Program NATURAL HEROES: Season 2 Series Producer: Valerie A. Landes |
 | Empixx Award 2011 - Platinum Award For Excellence in Broadcast TV - Environmental category NATURAL HEROES: A Simple Question- The Story of STRAW Series Producer: Valerie A. Landes "A Simple Question” Directors & Producers: David Donnenfield and Kevin White, Filmmakers Collaborative | | Empixx Award 2011 - Platinum Award For Excellence in Broadcast TV - Nature/Wildlife category NATURAL HEROES: In the Wake of Giants Series Producer: Valerie A. Landes ”In the Wake of Giants” Director: Lou Douros; Producers: Mark DiOrio, Mara Kerr, Akua Films |
 | Telly Award 2007 Bronze NATURAL HEROES Series, Season 3 | | Telly Award 2006 Bronze NATURAL HEROES Series, Season 2 |
 | Insight Award 2006 National Association of Film and Digital Media Artists Award for Excellence, Valerie Landes NATURAL HEROES: Broadcast TV Environment category |  | Telly Award 2005 Silver NATURAL HEROES Series, Season 1 |
