Gold & Silver Circle

In keeping with our mission of recognizing excellence in television, NATAS is proud to honor those who have made significant and impactful contributions to the industry through induction into our Gold & Silver Circle Honor Society. These exceptional and inspirational professionals are honored for making an enduring contribution to the vitality of the industry and for setting standards we all hope to emulate.

Inductees into the Gold & Silver Circle at the 2024 Sports Emmy Awards

To be considered for induction in the Silver Circle, a candidate’s career span 25 years or more, with Gold Circle candidate’s working professionally for 50 or more years. An individual’s entire career need not have been spent with a single company or network.

The selection committee considers the following criteria for all individuals recommended for induction into the Silver and Gold Circle.

Service to the television or media-related industries.
Service to the community involving television or allied media
Service to people working in or training for careers in television or allied media

There will be no outside circulation of ballots, lists of names under consideration, etc. All discussion of candidates will remain confidential. Only the names of those to be inducted will be announced. Gold & Silver Circle inductees will be honored during the Emmy® Awards ceremonies throughout the year.

To recommend someone for induction into the Gold or Silver Circle, please complete the online form below. Questions? Please contact us at honors@emmyonline.tv.

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Candidate's Information

Name of Person to be Considered*

First Last

Year Started in the Industry*

Genre*

Please select the one genre community that is most applicable for the person you are recommending for induction.

Primary Job Title (general)*

Please consider the totality of this person’s career. How would you best describe their job/role within the broadcasting community? Some examples: Journalist; Producer; Talent; Cinematographer; Executive Management; Operations; Production; Mentor, etc. (Multiple roles may be listed.)

Address*

(Preferred mailing address. Can be a work address.)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone

Email*

Please provide a valid email address for the person you are recommending. It will only be used to reach out directly to provide important information about the event if the person is selected. As our primary point of contact, you will be copied on all communications.

Sponsor's Recommendation*

Please state, in your own words, the reasons this person should be inducted into the Gold or Silver Circle. Cite specific examples. Consider the contributions to their community; personal involvement through volunteerism; professional excellence; mentoring; etc.
*The Sponsor’s recommendation letter is required.

Type your recommendation letter here or use the link below the text box to upload a PDF copy of your letter.

Use this button if you prefer to upload a PDF of your recommendation letter.

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 9 MB.

Work History

Please list most recent job first.

#1*

Indicate company, job title and number of years at this job.

References

May be contacted if the selection committee requires more information.

First Reference Name*

Phone

Email Address

Second Reference Name

Phone

Email Address

Third Reference Name

Phone

Email Address

Sponsor Information & Supporting Material

Sponsor Name (Your Name)*

Phone*

Email Address*

Optional Supporting Materials

Supporting materials may include:
• Letters of recommendation from colleagues, community leaders, or anyone who can speak to the degree and significance of the person’s impact on television and their community.
• Listing of awards/recognition received.
• Newspaper, magazine, trade publication articles featuring their accomplishments.
• Photographs of historical interest.

Please convert all supporting material to a single PDF file.

No videos will be accepted/considered.

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 9 MB.