WDEF News 12 Photographer Allen Fairbanks Is Chattanooga's Only Emmy Winner

Submitted by Reneé LaSalle on January 28, 2008 - 6:16pm.

WDEF News 12's own Allen Fairbanks brought home Chattanooga's only Emmy win for the year.

Fairbanks competed among the best in the Mid-South Region in the Editor/News category.

The awards ceremony was held Saturday night in Nashville.

Fairbanks says, "I didn't do it for an Emmy or an award or even to please others in the business. I wanted to do something that would grab the viewers attention and make them more interested in their local news. I just wanted to do it in a way that was completely different than what they're expecting to see...and as long as they're happy, I'm happy."

Last year Fairbanks was also recognized as the Associated Press Photographer of the Year.

CLICK & VIEW Allen's Emmy Winning Composite below (VIDEO Comp A thru G).

VIEW Emmy Comp A	VIEW Emmy Comp B	VIEW Emmy Comp C	VIEW Emmy Comp D
VIEW Emmy Comp E	VIEW Emmy Comp F	VIEW Emmy Comp G	VIEW Montage Promo

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Can't Tell You How Proud...

Submitted by Louis Lee (not verified) on January 30, 2008 - 8:59pm.

... I am of you. I always knew you had the chops and I'm glad you're getting the chance to exhibit your talents. Keep up the outstanding work and remember all of us when you're in New York or L.A.

An Emmy at 25 ... what next, an Oscar at 30?

Louis Lee
Proud former co-worker

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A-Dawg, I still watch the

Submitted by Allison Braxton (not verified) on January 29, 2008 - 4:22pm.

A-Dawg,
I still watch the nooga news since i'm back home in New Orleans..
I'm so proud of you. Your talent is far beyond your reach.
Videographers never get the recognition they deserve...you are outstanding.
You always give the viewer a little "Lagniappe."

Wish you all the best to you and your family.

Laisslez Bon Temps Rouler!

Miss You All of you At WDEF.

Love Your
Who Dat!
Allybrax

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Way to go Allan, we are so

Submitted by P & C (not verified) on January 29, 2008 - 12:21pm.

Way to go Allan, we are so proud of you. Great job! Your neighbors P&C

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Congratulations Allen!!!

Submitted by Kristy Hunter (not verified) on January 29, 2008 - 9:37am.

Congratulations Allen!!! I'm so proud of you. You are the best photographer I've ever had the pleasure to work with. Way to go.

Kristy

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WHOO HOO

Submitted by Pamela Lord (not verified) on January 28, 2008 - 7:07pm.

Alan-
You continually make us so proud of you. An EMMY!!!
FINALLY you are recognized for the talent you have. What a wonderful thing to happen for you and your sweet family.
Channel 12 is so fortunate to have you and the Chattanooga market is too.
Keep up the good work. Thank you for for all you do for others. This Emmy is a testament to that hard work.
Hope to see you again soon. Congrats on a job well done. WHOOO HOOO!

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