MSE honored with Capital Emmy for Community Service, alongside multiple wins across teams, talent, and original programming
Washington, D.C. (June 22, 2025) – Last night, The National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) and Monumental Sports Network (MNMT) as recipients of 12 Capital Emmy Awards, including an honor in the Community Service category recognizing the organization’s extraordinary efforts to uplift and empower the DMV community. The dozen award wins are a new all-time high for MSE.
MSE’s awards recognized groups and individuals in front of and behind the camera across MNMT and MSE’s productions and marketing teams for their work from January 1 through December 31, 2024. MSE and MNMT earned a record 21 Capital Emmy nominations in 13 different categories this year. Winners for this year’s awards were unveiled during the 67th Emmy Awards Gala in Bethesda, MD, attended by hundreds of professionals in the D.C.-area television and production industry.
“These Capital Emmy wins are a testament to the creativity, innovation, and dedication across our entire organization, from our production crews behind the camera to the on-air talent who bring our content to life,” said Zach Leonsis, President of Media & New Enterprises at MSE. “Monumental Sports Network continues to raise the bar for regional sports platforms, and we’re proud that our bold investments in original programming, alternate broadcasts, and cutting-edge technology are being recognized by our industry. Just as importantly, we’re honored to be celebrated for our community impact—using our platform to give back and help strengthen the region we proudly call home. The national capital region is home to some of the most talented professionals in television, and it’s an honor to be recognized alongside them.”
MSE’s 2024 Capital Emmy Awards wins (acceptance speeches linked where available):
Community Service: Monumental Sports & Entertainment
Talent: Sports Play-By-Play: Joe Beninati
Talent: Anchor – Sports: Alexa Landestoy
Talent: Anchor – Sports: Wes Hall
Interview/Discussion: Politics Aside with Chris Cillizza: Political Pick Up
Sports Program – Post-Produced or Edited: Beyond the Buzzer: Los Wizards Take Mexico City
Sports Program – Post-Produced or Edited: Caps Red Line: Hockey Fights Cancer
Sports Program – Post-Produced or Edited: Mystics Courtside: Summertime Celebrities
Live Sporting Event/Game (Single Program): Monumental Deportes: NBA En Vivo – Wizards vs. Heat
Live Sporting Event/Game (Single Program): Washington Mystics Game Broadcast – History in the Making
Sports Open/Tease: Capitals 50th Open
Public Affairs Program: Rise And Strive: College Signing Day 2024
For the full list of individuals associated with each award win, please CLICK HERE.
In 2024, MSE advanced its “double bottom line” mission by delivering nearly $4.5 million in donations and logging close to 2,000 volunteer hours. A standout achievement was the launch of District of Play, a multi-year, multi-million-dollar youth sports initiative designed to create equitable access to play across the city. From refurbishing courts and supplying equipment to increasing programming for girls and delivering 29,934 basketballs to every PreK – 5th student at 80 D.C. public schools, the initiative reflects Monumental’s deep-rooted commitment to meaningful, lasting impact.
“We believe that strong communities build strong teams—and giving back is central to who we are,” said Monica Dixon, President of External Affairs and Chief Administrative Officer at MSE. “It’s a wonderful honor to receive this Capital Emmy Award for Community Service and a testament to the vision of Ted and Zach Leonsis, who have instilled a deep sense of purpose in everything we do. With initiatives like District of Play, we’re not just investing in sports but we’re investing in opportunity and the next generation of leaders.”
2024 was a year of impressive growth for MNMT. In addition to owning and distributing the local broadcast rights for the NHL’s Washington Capitals, NBA’s Washington Wizards, WNBA’s Washington Mystics, and NBA G League’s Capital City Go-Go, MNMT made several recent additions to its programming lineup. These include four categories of alternate broadcasts (including Spanish language broadcasts), original programs with national names like Hometown with Rachel Nichols, Politics Aside with Chris Cillizza, and Sports Business Journal: Inside the Industry, and the launch of Monumental+, an upgraded state-of-the-art app. MNMT also unveiled its bleeding-edge production facility and broadcast studios in March 2024.
“This record number of Capital Emmy honors is a direct reflection of the hard work and passion our network team pours into every aspect of broadcasting and production,” said Friday Abernethy, General Manager of MNMT. “These honors reflect the strength of our group and our commitment to delivering world-class content to fans across the region.”
MSE and MNMT (previously NBC Sports Washington) have a long history of success with the Capital Emmys. The organization has now won more than 50 Capital Emmys and has received nearly 100 nominations over the past dozen years.
CLICK HERE to watch the full video from the 67th Capital Emmy Awards Gala.
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Monumental Sports & Entertainment is one of America’s leading integrated sports and entertainment companies and is ranked as one of the most valuable globally. Our people, players, teams, and events bring excitement and joy to millions. We invest and innovate to consistently raise the game so we can deliver extraordinary experiences that will inspire and unite our community, our fans, and our people. To learn more, please visit monumentalsports.com.
About Monumental Sports Network
Monumental Sports Network is wholly owned and operated by Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE). The network holds exclusive local television media rights for the NHL’s Washington Capitals, NBA’s Washington Wizards and WNBA’s Washington Mystics games. MNMT is also the TV and digital home to the NBA G League’s Capital City Go-Go and the NBA 2K League’s Wizards District Gaming as well as exclusive behind-the-scenes content and original sports and entertainment programming. The network also boasts the most comprehensive regional high school and collegiate sports programming in the greater Washington D.C. metro area. For more, visit monumentalplus.com.
