Alumnus Greg Harriott earns Daytime Emmy Award

Penn State alumnus Greg Harriott, who earned his degree in film-video in 2009, recently won a Daytime Emmy Award for his work as a camera operator on "Born to Explore." During his three years working on the show, which airs on ABC in the United States and National Geographic Channel internationally, he has visited five continents and 11 countries.

Born to Explore team
Members of the production team for "Born to Explore," including Penn State alumnus Greg Harriott (third from right) accept their Daytime Emmy Award.
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Harriott British Columbia
"Born to Explore" camera operator Greg Harriott (left) on location in British Columbia with cinematographer John Barnhardt and senior producer Andy Ames.
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Harriott Chili horse
A horse nuzzles close to Greg Harriott during a photo shoot in Chili.
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Harriott in Namibia
Greg Harriott prepares for a sweeping shot at sundown in Namibia.
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Harriott in India
Greg Harriott on location in India.
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Greg Harriott helicopter
Camera operator Greg Harriott and members of the "Born to Explore" team rush to a helicopter for an aerial shot.
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Greg Harriott school
Greg Harriott captures a classroom setting in South Africa for an episode of "Born to Explore."
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