10/02/2026
Waukegan to College and Bitter Jester Studios, Inc. are thrilled to announce that "FROM DREAM TO DIPLOMA" was nominated for a Chicago/Midwest Emmy Award! The production has been recognized for Outstanding Achievement in Editing. The Emmy Awards take place on Oct. 24 and you can watch the nominated production here: bit.ly/wtcemmy2026
Waukegan to College helps students follow their dreams through education. In "From Dream to Diploma" we meet Moises and Vania, two recent college graduates living their dreams and paying it forward. They share their respective journeys in the Waukegan school system, specifically highlighting how Waukegan to College helped them achieve their goals and pursue their desired careers. More importantly, both of them remain in the Waukegan community, not only enriching the social fabric of the town, but further showcasing the ripple effect that Waukegan to College has on the people around it.
Nominated for Editing: Nicolas DeGrazia
Special thanks to everyone at Waukegan to College who worked so hard to bring this production to life, especially Arnold, Patty Charhut, Jared Verdejo, and Angie Sage. Thank you also to Moises, Vania, and the Malagon & Falconi families who agreed to be interviewed and share their stories. Special shoutout to Daniel Kullman Daniel Kullman of Bitter Jester Studios for his photography & lighting direction.
