Lone Star Sports EMMY Circles
The Lone Star EMMY® Gold and Silver Circles are an elite group of professionals recognized by the Lone Star EMMY Chapter for outstanding service and dedication to the television industry. They have not only delivered television excellence, but have proven to be respected members of their community”, said Roger Vertrees, President, Lone Star EMMY® Chapter.
Gold & Silver Inductees – Sports EMMY
Gold Circle
The Gold Circle honors media professionals who began their careers in television at least 50 years ago, either in a performing, creative, technical or administrative role within the industry or in an area related to television such as TV journalism education, advertising, promotion, and public relations. They must also have made a significant contribution to the Lone Star Chapter television for at least part of their 50-year career. The Lone Star Chapter of NATAS has been honoring and celebrating our Gold Circle members since 2004.
Silver Circle
The Silver Circle honors media professionals who began their careers in television at least 25 years ago, either in a performing, creative, technical or administrative role within the industry or in an area related to television such as TV journalism education, advertising, promotion, and public relations. They must also have made a significant contribution to the Lone Star Chapter television for at least part of their 25-year career. The Lone Star Chapter of NATAS has been honoring and celebrating our Silver Circle members since 2003.
Silver & Gold Circle Nomination Guidelines
The Silver and Gold Circle was established by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) to recognize outstanding individuals who have devoted a quarter (Silver) or half (Gold) 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 NATAS, 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 NATAS. Silver Circle recognition may be given posthumously.
LONE STAR CIRCLE NOMINATION FORM
Complete the Nomination Form and send, along with supporting materials, to the Lone Star Emmy Chapter. 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.
ABOUT LONE STAR CHAPTER OF NATAS:
In June 2002, the Board of Trustees of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) unanimously approved the formation of the Lone Star Chapter in Texas, and since that time, the chapter has grown to become one of the largest in the country. The statewide Lone Star Chapter serves all 19 television markets in Texas, and includes members from TV-related fields including: news and non-news broadcasting; production; post production; education; advertising; and public relations. The Lone Star Chapter is dedicated to becoming the primary portal to connect professionals and students in Texas’ television broadcast-related fields for networking and career development. The Chapter is committed to encouraging and recognizing high levels of professional achievement through the annual presentation of the prestigious regional EMMY® Awards.