We're proud and excited to congratulate five SAE Institute North American alumni who earned a GRAMMY® at this year's awards, as well as two others who earned nominations!

Winners

• Jeffrey Penalva (2009, Los Angeles) - Producer, Programming on "Residente" by Residente. Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album
• Tyler Shields (2012, Los Angeles) - Engineer on "A Deeper Understanding" by The War on Drugs. Best Rock Album
• Omar Yakar (2013, Los Angeles) - Engineer on "A Deeper Understanding" by The War on Drugs. Best Rock Album
• Carter Jahn (2016, Los Angeles) - Engineer on "A Deeper Understanding" by The War on Drugs. Best Rock Album
• Austin Asvanonda (2016, Los Angeles) - Engineer on "A Deeper Understanding" by The War on Drugs. Best Rock Album

Nominations

• Michael Ashby (2015, New York) - Recording and Mix Engineer on "Bodak Yellow" by Cardi B. Best Rap Performance/Best Rap Song
• David Poler (Instructor, Miami) - Recording Engineer on "El Paradise" by Los Amigos. Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album