"What a phenomenal night!” said NATAS Chapter President Timothy T. Egan welcoming Lt. Governor Tim Murray to the stage to serve as a surprise presenter. “We are celebrating the best of the industry and this is the one night each year when you realize the absolute wealth of talent that lives and works in New England."

First time host Gary Gulman made a very auspicious debut. The Peabody native and former BC football player turned Leno and Letterman comic favorite kept the audience entertained throughout the evening.

Both WBZ’s Jonathan Elias and WFXT’s Mike Beaudet won multiple awards. Elias won for Best General Assignment Reporter and Best Anchor while Beaudet took home Best Investigative Reporter and Best Investigative Report

The evening’s emotional crescendo occurred when WCVB’s Kelley Tuthill accepted her second award of the night for Kelley’s Story a Chronicle special that followed the anchor for a year during her treatment for breast cancer. The crowd gave Tuthill a standing ovation in appreciation for the courage she exhibited throughout the experience and for her willingness to use her experience to educate others.

The 31st Boston/New England Emmy Awards are sponsored by Subaru of New England and Ernie Boch Jr. was on hand as the night’s final presenter along with NESN’s Katherine Tappan.