Television Outreach Program (TOP) Winners

 

 

 

Celebrating Television Outreach Program Winners

The Television Outreach Program (TOP) connects winning writers with established television writers, producers, and industry professionals through one-on-one educational conversations focused on story, craft, and career development in scripted television.

Each winner listed below was selected as that year’s Television Outreach Program winner and participated in a guided discussion centered on their work, creative goals, and the realities of building a career in television. These exchanges reflect SWN’s commitment to access, mentorship, and meaningful industry insight for emerging writers.

 

 

2025 WINNER

  • Dan Glasband – “Monsters & Murderers”

 

 

2022 WINNER

  • Jennifer L. Ritenour – “Heathens”

 

 

2021 WINNERS

  • Anne Brashier – “Berkman – The Gritty Reboot” [spec script] 
  • Christopher Bosley – “The Crown” [spec script]

 

 

2020 WINNER

 

2020 TOP Winner Yvonne Paulin (L);

Executive Producer and Writer Glen Mazzara

in conversation with SWN President Melessa Y. Sargent.

 

  • Yvonne Paulin – “Where Light Hides”

 

 

2019 WINNER

2019 TOP Winner Scott Nabat (L);

Executive Producer and Writer Joel Anderson Thompson

in conversation with SWN President Melessa Y. Sargent.

 

  • Scott Nabat – “The Caretaker”

 

 

 

2017 WINNERS

 

 

2017 TOP Winner Robin Conly (L);

Writer, Director, Cartoonist Dave Shelton in

conversation with SWN President Melessa Y. Sargent.

 

2017 TOP Winner Janet Quinonez (R);

Executive Producer, Writer and Author Steven L. Sears

in conversation with SWN President Melessa Y. Sargent. #Xena

 

2017 TOP Winner Joy Regullano (L);

Writer James Moorer in conversation

with SWN President Melessa Y. Sargent.

 

2017 TOP Winner Brian Cohen (L);

Executive Producer and Writer Joel Anderson Thompson

in conversation with SWN President Melessa Y. Sargent.

 

  • 1st Robin Conly – “Shameless: Warrior” [spec script]
  • 2nd Janet Quinonez – “Halt and Catch Fire – Holding out for a Hero” [spec script]
  • 3rd-Tie: Joy Regullano – “Lapu Lapu, Chief of Mactan”
  • 3rd-Tie: Brian Cohen – “Internity”

 

 

2016 WINNER

  • Naomi Rohatyn – “Archer – Eine Kleinberg Nachtmusik”

 

 

2015 WINNERS 

  • Barry Leach ~ “Band of Spies”
  • Don Linke ~ “The Destiny Project – Dromes”
  • Kay Kaanappu ~ “Brooklyn Nine-Nine Valentines Day” [spec script]

 

 

2014 WINNERS

  • Bryan Mora – “Below the Belt”
  • Richard Redlo – “Episodes” [spec script]

 

 

2013 WINNERS

  • Felicia Ansty – “There’s a Spell for That”
  • Laura Saitta – “2 Broke Girls – And the Cupcake Lining Playbook”
  • Richard Redlo – “Goofy Foot”

 

 

2012 WINNERS  

  • Claire Newman – “Leverage” [spec script]
  • Franklin Rho – “Breaking Bad” [spec script]
  • Luke Yankee – “Nurse Jackie” [spec script]

 

 

These outreach conversations are part of Scriptwriters Network’s ongoing educational mission to support writers through access, mentorship, and professional insight.

 

 

 

 

Disclaimer

Participation in Scriptwriters Network events, programs, contests, classes, and workshops is for educational and networking purposes only and does not guarantee employment, representation, or career advancement.