South Carolina ETV (SCETV) is proud to announce that the half-hour reality documentary series Fork & Hammer has received a nomination from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) for the 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards. Fork & Hammer has been nominated in the Outstanding Culinary Cultural Series category. Winners will be announced during the 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards ceremony on Oct. 30.
The Daytime Emmy® Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts since 1974, honoring excellence across a wide range of genres, including daytime dramas, talk shows, instructional programming, hosting, culinary and legal/courtroom programs. All entries are judged by a pool of more than 1,000 peer professionals from across the television industry.
Produced by SCETV in coordination with Susie Films, Fork & Hammer follows married restaurateurs Jeff Tonidandel and Jamie Brown as they transform a 120-year-old former church into Charlotte's newest landmark dining destination. Blending culinary innovation, historic preservation and personal storytelling, the 10-episode series offers an inside look at the challenges and triumphs of independent restaurant ownership while balancing family life, ambitious construction projects and a team of more than 230 employees.
Fork & Hammer premiered in October 2025 and is distributed nationally by American Public Television (APT). Production funding for the series was provided by the ETV Endowment of South Carolina, Trust20, the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority and Biltmore Estate Winery.
A complete list of nominees for the 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards can be found on the Daytime Emmy® Awards website.
QUOTES
“This Daytime Emmy® Award nomination is a wonderful recognition of the exceptional storytelling and production excellence behind Fork & Hammer. The series celebrates the passion, perseverance and creativity that define independent restaurants while showcasing the artistry, collaboration and dedication of everyone involved in bringing these compelling stories to viewers across the country. We congratulate the entire team on this well-deserved honor.” –SCETV President and CEO Adrienne Fairwell
"Fork & Hammer demonstrates the power of authentic storytelling through beautifully crafted filmmaking and unforgettable characters. From its cinematic visuals to its honest portrayal of entrepreneurship, family and hospitality, the series exemplifies the caliber of national programming SCETV is proud to produce and distribute. We're thrilled to see the work recognized by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.” –SCETV Director of National Content and Regional Operations Don Godish
“Jeff and Jamie, and their remarkable team, are a joy to collaborate with and wonderful ambassadors for Charlotte’s culinary scene. We are also deeply grateful to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina, the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority, Trust20 and Biltmore Estate Winery, whose support and belief in the series made it possible.” –Fork & Hammer Executive Producer Scott Galloway
“We’re incredibly honored to receive this recognition. From the beginning, our hope was simply to tell an honest story about what it really takes to build restaurants and create places that matter. To be recognized with an Emmy nomination is incredibly humbling for our whole team. We’re in awe.“ –Fork & Hammer Host Jamie Brown
“This nomination belongs to the entire team and all our guests, too. Every person who has poured themselves into our restaurants, enjoyed eating in our spaces, and welcomed cameras into real moments helped make this series possible. We’re grateful to Susie Films, American Public Television, SCETV, our sponsors, and everyone who believed these stories were worth telling.“ –Fork & Hammer Host Jeff Tonidandel
FAST FACTS
- Fork & Hammer has received a nomination from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for the 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards.
- The series follows married restaurateurs Jeff Tonidandel and Jamie Brown as they transform a 120-year-old former church into Charlotte's newest landmark dining destination.
- Produced by SCETV in coordination with Susie Films, Fork & Hammer is distributed nationally by American Public Television.
- Winners of the 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards will be announced during the awards ceremony on Oct. 30.
- A complete list of nominees can be found on the Daytime Emmy® Awards website.
About South Carolina ETV and Public Radio
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is the state's public educational broadcasting network. SCETV amplifies South Carolina voices, provides educational experiences and strengthens communities, while working toward creating a stronger, more connected and informed South Carolina. In addition to airing local programs, such as The Know Show, Making It Grow, and This Week in South Carolina, SCETV also presents multiple programs to regional and national audiences, including Books By The River, After Action, Kitchen Curious with Vivian Howard, Reel South and Southern Songwriters with Patrick Davis.
Media Contact
Landon Masters
media@scetv.org
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SCETV South Carolina ETV series Fork & Hammer nominated for 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy® Award (PDF)
