The Silver and Gold Circle is an elite group of professionals recognized
by the Lone Star EMMY Chapter
who have devoted a quarter of
a century or more to the
television industry, and who
also have made a significant
contribution to broadcasting.
2007 Silver and Gold Circle Inductees Announced
Lone Star EMMY Chapter is pleased to announce two
inductees to
Silver Circle and one inductee to
Gold Circle.
They come from a wide
variety of backgrounds within our business,
and continue to maintain
high standards set by previous inductees.
This year's Silver Circle
Inductees are Jerry Haynes - Host/Actor,
WFAA TV Dallas
and Vern Dailey -
Producer/Director/Puppeteer, WFAA-TV
Dallas.
The Gold Circle
Inductee is Ben Molina -
Stage Manager, KDFW-TV
FOX4 Dallas.
2007 Silver & Gold Circle Inductees
Silver Circle Nomination Guidelines
The Silver Circle was established by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NTA) to recognize outstanding individuals who have devoted a quarter of a century or more to the television industry and have made a significant contribution to television broadcasting.
Anyone who has made a significant contribution to television for a period of at least 25 years is eligible for nomination. The contribution can be in service to the industry, to NTA, to the community as well as to people training for a career in the television broadcasting. Nominees are accepted from the performing, creative, technical or administrative roles within the industry or in peripheral areas directly related to television such as commercial production, broadcast journalism or television education. Neither the individuals making the nominations nor nominees need be members of NTA. Silver Circle recognition may be given posthumously.
Complete a nomination form and letter and send, along with supporting materials, to the Lone Star Emmy office.
The nomination letter must detail the nominee’s contributions to television and community involvement. Supporting materials should include, but are not limited to:
Letters of recommendation from colleagues, community leaders, or anyone who can speak to the degree and significance of the nominee’s impact on Television and their community.
Listing of awards/recognition received by nominee throughout his/her career.
Newspaper, magazine, trade publication articles featuring the nominee and his/her accomplishments.
Photographs of historical interest to nominee’s career.
NO VIDEO WILL BE ACCEPTED/CONSIDERED
The nominee will not be contacted. There is no entry fee.
Nominations are considered by the Silver Circle Committee, appointed by the Board of Governors. The committee evaluates the nominee’s contributions and then votes for inductees by secret ballot. The committee must vote unanimously to induct a nominee into the Silver Circle. No more than ten individuals are inducted into the Silver Circle in any given year. The selection process is kept confidential.
