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New this year:

• NEW categories!!!
• Crime
• Interstitials
• Photographer-Video Essays!
• Complete list of 2012 NATAS-UMW Regional Emmy Categories

2012 Emmy® Call for Entries (With details on categories and rules. Work must have been created between June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2012)

• Enter Online Now

• Renew your membership or become a new member

• How To Videos to help you prepare your entries

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Save these dates!

• Early Bird Entries Open          Monday April 23^rd, 2012
• Early Bird Entry Deadline     Friday, June 1^st, 2012
• Final Entry Deadline:              Monday, June 11^th, 2012
• Emmy® Nominations:           Monday August 27^th, 2012
• Emmy® Awards Gala:           Saturday, September 29, 2012

Click here for things you need to know before you upload!

Most entries can be uploaded online!  Check out this video tutorial. Click play!

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Got other questions like what’s double-dipping?, What do I put on the entry video?,  How many names can I put on an entry? Click here for answers to Emmy FAQ’s

Shipping Your DVD EMMY® Entries: (This is only needed for Newscast, Documentaries & other entries more than 30 minutes long)

What You'll Need to Enter

You will need TWO copies of your Entry DVDs (They can be labeled with laser printer or black marker).

TWO copies of your entry forms.

TWO copies of your proof of payment or a check payment.

How to Prepare Your Entry

 Fold your entry sheets so that the information is facing outward.

Wrap entry form around hard case or insert it into a paper case with information outward so judges can   see it.

Fold your copies proof of payment separately for next step.

How to Ship Your Entry

 Stack your two DVD’s with attached Entry forms.

Place your proof of payment (or check payment) on top.

Secure with a rubber band and you are ready to ship!

Each entry should be prepared this way!

All Emmy® Awards entry materials are to be mailed/delivered to:

NATAS Upper Midwest Regional Awards

c/o Pavek Museum of Broadcasting

3515 Raleigh Ave S

St. Louis Park, MN  55416

Nominations and Emmy® Gala:

Nominations will be announced online and via email starting Monday August 27th, 2012.

Emmy Gala is Saturday September 29th at the State Theater in downtown Minneapolis

 

2011 Emmy® Gala and Gold & Silver Circle Awards:

The NATAS-Upper Midwest Regional Emmy® Awards Gala and Gold & Silver Circle Awards will be Saturday, September 24th, 2011 at the State Theater in downtown Minneapolis.

We will have a our Gala dinner party at Crave Restaurant right next door to the theater.

Congratulations to the college & university recipients in the 2012 NATAS-Upper Midwest Regional Student Television Awards for Excellence!  Recipients were announced at a ceremony on Sunday April 1st, 2012 at the Theaters at Mall of America.

This year, the NATAS – Upper Midwest Chapter received more than 100 entries from 20 different high schools and colleges/universities from across our region!

Crystal Pillars are presented to Student Television Award for Excellence recipients

Anthony LaPanta from FOX Sports North hosted the award ceremony and presented Crystal Pillars to the recipients.  The awards are presented to the schools for promotional purposes to encourage students to pursue the media arts.    Any student whose name is on the recipient entry form is eligible to purchase a duplicate Crystal Pillar Award.  We also offer nomination certificates and plaques for students listed on nominated entries.

2012 Student Crystal Pillar order form

2012 Student Nomination Plaque order form

2012 Student Nomination certificate order form

OFFICIAL NATIONAL NATAS RULES FOR STUDENT AWARD PROMOTION: Students are not considered peer professionals and as such, their regional student productions are not eligible for Emmy^® award recognition.  High school & college/university students may refer to the fact that they are recipients of a NATAS – Upper Midwest Regional Student Achievement Award, but may not use the Emmy® name or replica of the Emmy® figure in any form of school publications, commercial advertising and promotion.

AND THE RECIPIENTS ARE…. (Click on red title to view video)

NEWS: GENERAL ASSIGNMENT

• “Burglaries Over Break” – St. Cloud State University
• Jennifer Austin, Reporter

• “Campus Bike Lanes” University of Minnesota
• Kate Raddatz, Reporter

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS

• “Francis Scott Key & the Defense of Ft. McHenry” – University of Wisconsin – La Crosse
• Sean Mobley, Director/Writer/Editor

LONG FORM – FICTION

No Entries Submitted

LONG FORM – NON FICTION

• “Blood Sweat Wheels” - Drake University
• Ellen Roos, Executive Producer
• Robert Garon, Producer
• Brooke Porter, Producer
• Jason Miller, Producer
• Cam Good, Producer
• Todd Evans, Advisor

SPORTS

• “Old Friends Skate on New Team” – University of St. Thomas
• Michael Ewen, Reporter
• Tim Scully/Greg Vandegrift, Advisors

• “Spotlight on SCSU Wrestling” St. Cloud State University
• Jim Bothun, Producer
• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

SPORTS LIVE EVENT/GAME

• “College Hockey Weekend: Colorado College vs. Minnesota State” - Bethany Lutheran College
• Preston Schultz, Producer
• Reid Anderson, Director
• Anthony Miller, Technical Director
• Isaac Rice, Technical Director
• Aaron Evans, Graphics
• Carter Rodman, Color Commentary
• Christopher Johnson, Advisor

COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICE (PSA)

• “Cooks for Kids” - University of Minnesota
• Erin Phipps, Producer/Editor
• Hanah Becker, Director/Producer
• Joseph Foss, Audio/Producer
• Bhavana Nallamothu, Production Manager/Producer
• Emily Wohlford, Cinematographer/Producer
• Mark Neuman-Scott, Advisor

PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE

• “Between the Lines” - Bethany Lutheran College
• Aaron Evans, Producer/Director
• Andy Sorenson, Camera/Grip
• Maxie Thao, Camera/Grip
• Christopher Johnson, Advisor

WRITING

• “A Sprinter’s Story” - Minnesota State University – Moorhead
• Robert Swanson, Reporter

TALENT

• Lindsey Sluke - Bethany Lutheran College

PHOTOGRAPHY

• “Hippology Training at NDSU” – Minnesota State University – Moorhead
• Cole Ryg, Photographer

EDITOR

• “Crow” - University of Wisconsin – River Falls
• Joe Carlini, Editor

• “Wartburg College Basketball Intro Videos” - Wartburg College
• Shelby Granath, Editor

COMMERCIAL

• Entries did not meet minimum standards of excellence

Click link below to download recipient list.

2012 COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY STUDENT TELEVISION AWARDS RECIPIENTS

Congratulations to the high school recipients in the 2012 NATAS-Upper Midwest Regional Student Television Awards for Excellence!  Recipients were announced at a ceremony on Sunday April 1st, 2012 at the Theaters at Mall of America.

This year, the NATAS – Upper Midwest Chapter received more than 100 entries from 20 different high schools and colleges/universities from across our region!

Crystal Pillars are presented to Student Television Award for Excellence recipients

Anthony LaPanta from FOX Sports North in Minneapolis hosted the award ceremony and presented Crystal Pillars to the recipients.  The awards are presented to the schools for promotional purposes to encourage students to pursue the media arts.    Any student whose name is on the recipient entry form is eligible to purchase a duplicate Crystal Pillar Award.  We also offer nomination certificates and plaques for students listed on nominated entries.

2012 Student Crystal Pillar order form

2012 Student Nomination Plaque order form

2012 Student Nomination certificate order form

OFFICIAL NATIONAL NATAS RULES FOR STUDENT AWARD PROMOTION: Students are not considered peer professionals and as such, their regional student productions are not eligible for Emmy^® award recognition.  High school & college/university students may refer to the fact that they are recipients of a NATAS – Upper Midwest Regional Student Achievement Award, but may not use the Emmy® name or replica of the Emmy® figure in any form of school publications, commercial advertising and promotion.

AND THE RECIPIENTS ARE…. (Click on red title to view video)

NEWSCAST

• “Eagleye” – Apple Valley High School
• Ashley Cloud, Director
• Riley Poeschl, Technical Director Brityn Thompson, Anchor
• Nick Peterson, Anchor
• Katrina Vogelgesang, Floor Director Crew
• Tzitel Voss, Advisor
• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

Click link below to download 2012 recipients list.

2012 HIGH SCHOOL TELEVISION AWARDS RECIPIENTS

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences – Upper Midwest Chapter/Foundation is proud to announce its nominees for the 2012 Upper Midwest Regional Student Television Awards for Excellence!

This year, the NATAS – Upper Midwest Chapter received more than 100 entries from 20 different high schools and colleges/universities from across our region!

Join us on Sunday April 1st, 2012 at The Theaters at Mall of America for the 2012 Upper Midwest Regional Student Television Awards for Excellence.

This  awards ceremony recognizes excellence in media production for high School & college/university students within the NATAS – Upper Midwest region which includes Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa & western Wisconsin.

The ceremony starts at Noon.  TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT!!! Admission is $15 per-person and includes a large popcorn & pop.  Click here to RSVP for the ceremony. The deadline to register is Thursday March 29th, 2012.

FOX Sports North Anchor Anthony La Panta will host the 2012 NATAS – Upper Midwest Regional Student Television Awards for Excellence.  Additional presenters handing out awards will include professionals from media companies around the chapter region.

College/University and High School Regional Student Television Award Crystal Pillar

OFFICIAL NATIONAL NATAS RULES FOR STUDENT AWARD PROMOTION: Students are not considered peer professionals and as such, their regional student productions are not eligible for Emmy^® award recognition.  High school & college/university students may refer to the fact that they are recipients of a NATAS Student Achievement Award, but may not use the Emmy® name or replica of the Emmy® figure in any form of school publications, commercial advertising and promotion.

The 2012 high school and college student television award nominees are…

HIGH SCHOOL

NEWSCAST

• “Eagleye” – Apple Valley High School
• Ashley Cloud, Director
• Riley Poeschl, Technical Director Brityn Thompson, Anchor
• Nick Peterson, Anchor
• Katrina Vogelgesang, Floor Director
• Crew
• Tzitel Voss, Advisor
• Cliff Dodge, Advisor
• “The Flash” – Eastview High School
• Emily Young, Director
• Danielle Caple, Reporter
• Anne Ehresmann, Reporter
• Eric Hatzenbuhler, Producer
• Anne Pearson, Producer
• Nick Fornicoia, Advisor
• Ryan Hauenstein, Advisor
• “WCTV” – Webster City High School
• Morgan Moline, Director
• Jay Ryherd, Director
• Lissa Villa, Technical Director WCTV Staff
• Theo Clark, Advisor
• Mark Murphy, Advisor

NEWS: GENERAL ASSIGNMENT

• “Apple Picking” - University of Wisconsin – La Crosse
• Sean Mobley, Reporter/Editor
• “Burglaries Over Break” – St. Cloud State University
• Jennifer Austin, Reporter
• “Campus Bike Lanes” University of Minnesota
• Kate Raddatz, Reporter
• “Distracted Driving” - St. Cloud State University
• Lindsey Branwall, Reporter
• “Diversity at Wartburg” – Wartburg College
• Shelby Granath, Reporter
• “Occupy Protest Arrests” – University of Minnesota
• Emily Brady, Reporter
• “U of M Sandbaggers” - Minnesota State University – Moorhead
• Kelsey Roseth, Reporter

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS

• “Francis Scott Key & the Defense of Ft. McHenry” – University of Wisconsin – La Crosse
• Sean Mobley, Director/Writer/Editor
• “Torn” - Loras College
• Jacob Spiekermeier, Photographer, Editor
• Lauren DeWitt, Actor/Producer
• Leah Faith Massman, Music
• “Young Record Collectors” - Minnesota State University – Moorhead
• Torrey Halverson, Reporter

LONG FORM – FICTION

No Entries Submitted

LONG FORM – NON FICTION

• “Av Fuzz – New Found Glory” – St. Cloud State University
• Jake Kamenick, Producer
• Mario Felix, Videographer
• Andy Nordby, Host
• Colette Rentz, Host
• Joe Mackendanz, Videographer
• Scott Thiry, Videographer
• Matt Whaley, Videographer
• Gregory Martin/Derrick Silvestri, Advisors
• “Blood Sweat Wheels” - Drake University
• Ellen Roos, Executive Producer
• Robert Garon, Producer
• Brooke Porter, Producer
• Jason Miller, Producer
• Cam Goode, Producer
• Todd Evans, Advisor
• “The Ending” – University of Wisconsin – River Falls
• Joe Carlini, Director/Producer/Videographer/Editor
• Ray Ahua, Assistant
• Erik Johnson, Advisor
• “The Devil Behind the Mirror” – Wartburg College
• Trevor Finchamp, Producer
• Travis Bockenstedt, Advisor

SPORTS

• “A Sprinter’s Story” - University of Minnesota – Moorhead
• Robert Swanson, Reporter
• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor
• “Janesville Football” – Wartburg College
• Taylor Umland, Reporter
• Travis Bockenstedt, Advisor
• “Joggling: One Freshman’s World Record Passion” – University of Minnesota
• Reid Strait, Reporter/Photographer
• Dana Benson, Advisor
• “Old Friends Skate on New Team” – University of St. Thomas
• Michael Ewen, Reporter
• Tim Scully/Greg Vandegrift, Advisors
• “Parkour” - Wartburg College
• Kyle Palmolea, Reporter
• Travis Bockenstedt, Advisor
• “Spotlight on SCSU Wrestling” St. Cloud State University
• Jim Bothun, Producer
• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
• “The Locker Room with Glenn Caruso” – University of St. Thomas
• Ryan Shaver, Host
• Tim Scully/Greg Vandegrift, Advisors
• “Two Minutes in the Box” – Bethany Lutheran College
• Andrew Asp, Producer/Reporter
• Scott Fassett, Reporter
• Anthony Miller, Camera Operator
• Christopher Johnson, Advisor

SPORTS LIVE EVENT/GAME

• “College Hockey Weekend: Colorado College vs. Minnesota State” – Bethany Lutheran College
• Preston Schultz, Producer
• Reid Anderson, Director
• Anthony Miller, Technical Director
• Isaac Rice, Technical Director
• Aaron Evans, Graphics
• Carter Rodman, Color Commentary
• Christopher Johnson, Advisor
• “Concordia Mens Basketball vs. St. Cloud State” – Concordia University
• Charlie Wirth, Director
• Jenn Schultz, Video/Audio
• Brian Johnston, Graphics
• Sam Wirth, Replay
• Nick Barsness, Replay
• Joel Klein, Camera
• Airrion Williams, Camera
• Jacob Loftus, Camera
• Phil Nomura, Camera
• Zach Schuster, Advisor
• “Football vs. Coe” - Wartburg College
• Andrew Bridgewater, Director
• Taylor Umland, Play-by-Play
• Kyle Palmolea, Play-by-Play
• Travis Bockenstedt, Advisor
• “Husky Gameday” - St. Cloud State University
• Sam Callendar, Producer
• Patrick Henz, Director
• Alec Aumus, Play-by-Play
• Alex Syejkovsky, Color Commentary
• Welsey Beskar, Graphics
• Chelsea Johnson, Station Manager
• Gregory Martin, Advisor

COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICE (PSA)

• “Cooks for Kids” - University of Minnesota
• Erin Phipps, Producer/Editor
• Hanah Becker, Director/Producer
• Joseph Foss, Audio/Producer
• Bhavana Nallamothu, Production Manager/Producer
• Emily Wohlford, Cinematographer/Producer
• Mark Neuman-Scott, Advisor
• “Inspiring Hope with Video Games” - University of Minnesota
• Erin Phipps, Producer/Editor
• Hanah Becker, Director/Producer
• Joseph Foss, Audio/Producer
• Bhavana Nallamothu, Production Manager/Producer
• Emily Wohlford, Cinematographer/Producer
• Mark Neuman-Scott, Advisor

PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE

• “Between the Lines” - Bethany Lutheran College
• Aaron Evans, Producer/Director
• Andy Sorenson, Camera/Grip
• Maxie Thao, Camera/Grip
• Christopher Johnson, Advisor
• “Michelle Bachman Debates Gay Marriage” – Wartburg College
• Daniel Housholder, Host
• Benjamin Hoppenworth, Producer
• Travis Bockenstedt, Advisor

WRITING

• “A Sprinter’s Story” - Minnesota State University – Moorhead
• Robert Swanson, Reporter
• “In the Nick of Time – A Journey Home for Soldiers” – St. Cloud State University
• Lindsey Branwall, Reporter
• “Studio 113 – Where is Everybody?” – University of Wisconsin – River Falls
• Axel Sundstrom, Writer/Producer
• Katie Fonks, Talent
• Dustin Stephaniak, Talent

TALENT

• Jennifer Austin - St. Cloud State University
• Kelsey Roseth - Minnesota State University – Moorhead
• Lindsey Sluke - Bethany Lutheran College
• Shelby Granath – Wartburg College

PHOTOGRAPHY

• “AARC Pool Paralympian” – University of St. Thomas
• Rita Kovtun, Chief Photographer
• “Get on the Bus” - Minnesota State University – Moorhead
• Kelsey Roseth, Photographer
• “Hippology Training at NDSU” – Minnesota State University – Moorhead
• Cole Ryg, Photographer
• “Lauren DeWitt Composite” – Loras College
• Lauren DeWitt, Photographer
• “My Life” - University of Wisconsin – River Falls
• Joe Carlini, Photographer

EDITOR

• “Crow” - University of Wisconsin – River Falls
• Joe Carlini, Editor
• “Wartburg College Basketball Intro Videos” – Wartburg College
• Shelby Granath, Editor
• “Waverly-Shell Rock State Tournament Wrestling” – Wartburg College
• Andrew Bridgewater, Editor

COMMERCIAL

• Entries did not meet minimum standards of excellence

Download the lists:

2012 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT TV AWARDS NOMINATIONS

2012 COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY STUDENT TELEVISION AWARDS NOMINATIONS

 

The NATAS-Upper Midwest Chapter/Foundation offers $2,500 student scholarship grants to be used for tuition & books.  We even pay the school directly so you don’t have to claim it as income for taxes!

Scholarships are open to high school and college/university students living in the five-state area served by the Upper Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

For consideration scholarship applicants must:

1. Submit completed scholarship grant application form.
2. Submit completed relevant essay. College scholarships require an additional DVD of your best work. Time Limit: 10 minutes.
3. Submit a copy of your most recent high school/college transcript.
4. Letter or letters of recommendation from relevant faculty or advisors.  Letters of recommendation can be accepted via email info@midwestemmys.org , providing it comes directly from the faculty or advisor’s school account.  Hard copy letters should be signed and printed on letterhead paper.
5. Each scholarship requires the student to write a mandatory essay for the scholarships offered.  Please submit your application for only one scholarship category.  Essays will be judged based on your ability to focus on the topic, answer the question and stay within the 450 word limit.  We will also pay attention to spelling and grammar.

Completed application, essay, transcript, DVD (if necessary) and letters of recommendation must be postmarked by Saturday, March 10, 2012.

NATAS – UPPER MIDWEST CHAPTER/FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP CATEGORIES

HIGH SCHOOL: CHAPTER/FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS ($2,500 each):  Open to high school seniors planning to major in electronic media at an accredited post secondary educational institution beginning in the fall of 2012.

Click Here for NATAS -UMW 2012-HS Scholarship Application

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY: Open to college/university students who have completed at least two years of school and majoring in electronic media are eligible.  The grants will be used for tuition and fees.

(Applicants must designate the category for which they are applying.)

Don Shelby Journalism Scholarship

The Don Shelby Journalism Scholarship is awarded to a student interested specifically in a broadcast or electronic news career.

Don Shelby is a former anchor and Reporter at WCCO-TV in Minneapolis.  He joined the station as a news anchor in 1978 and is also an experienced investigative journalist, whose work has earned two George Foster Peabody awards and several Regional Emmy® Awards.

Ed Piette Leadership Scholarship

The Ed Piette Leadership Scholarship is for students who have demonstrated leadership skills in their school or community and who are planning to seek careers in broadcasting or electronic media.

Ed Piette was the first President of the Upper Midwest Chapter of NATAS. He served as General Manager of KSTP-TV and WCCO-TV before moving on to a similar job in Boston.

Click Here for NATAS 2012 College Scholarship Application

Send application packet to: NATAS-Upper Midwest Scholarship Committee c/o John Murray 7319 Hunters Run Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55346

HELP A STUDENT WITH A SCHOLARSHIP DONATION!

You can make a fully tax-deductible donation to the NATAS – Upper Midwest Chapter Foundation.  All money raised goes into scholarships and distributed directly to the student’s school for tuition and books.

Media-related individuals, companies or organizations may sponsor a NATAS – UMW student scholarship.  Sponsorship includes:

• Participating in the scholarship selection process
• Presentation of scholarship at school award ceremony (pending school approval)
• Company logo recognition on scholarship award presented
• Company logo with links in scholarship web and mass email promotion as well as printed in Student Awards and Emmy® Gala commemorative program.

Click Here for NATAS-UMW Scholarship Donation form

Questions:

Karen Boros                                      John Murray

ksboros@comcast.net                info@midwestemmys.org

952-381-7494

Gold & Silver Circle Awards

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences-Upper Midwest Chapter is proud to recognize the 2011 Gold & Silver Circle Honorees. Honorees will receive their awards at the 2011 Upper Midwest Regional Emmy Gala on September 24th at the Historic State Theater in downtown Minneapolis, MN.

These individuals have made a significant contribution to the television industry well above and beyond that required by their job.  We honor their dedication and service to the industry, to NATAS, to the community and to people training for a career in the field.

Nominees answer to the highest standards of integrity and honor in all aspects of their personal and professional lives. Nominations 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, journalism or education. Neither nominators nor nominees need to be members of NATAS.   The Gold & Silver Award Committee reviews all nominees past and present to make a recommendation to the NATAS-Upper Midwest Board of Governors.  This year, our Governor’s voted and approved the following honorees.

GOLD CIRCLE (50+ years)

Gold Circle Honoree Dennis Anderson

Dennis Anderson/WDIO-TV Duluth, MN

Dennis Anderson started his broadcasting career in radio while still in high school in 1961.  In 1967 he took his first television news job.  Anderson just retired this past spring from WDIO-TV where he served the viewers of Minnesota’s north shore and iron range for more than two decades.

SILVER CIRCLE (25+ years)

Silver Circle Honoree Dave Jensch

Dave Jensch/KBJR-TV Duluth, MN

Dave Jensch is one of those leaders who started at the bottom and worked his way up to Station Manager.  Dave started as a general assignment reporter, investigative reporter, producer, anchor, news director on up to Station Manager.  Jensch has been instrumental is his stations numerous regional Emmy Awards and Edward R. Murrow Award for Station of Excellence.

Silver Circle Honoree Ron Schara

Ron Schara/Ron Shara Productions Minneapolis, MN

Ron Schara, is a writer and television personality who’s been sharing outdoor stories with readers and viewers for four decades.  He brings to life the joys of living the outdoors through nature watching, fishing, hunting, camping and the like.  Ron’s soft-spoken delivery and friendly on-camera presence have made him a popular icon as an outdoor communicator with a passion for the outdoor lifestyle.

Silver Circle Honoree Ron Steele

Ron Steele/KWWL-TV Waterloo, IA

For more than three decades, in Iowa and around the world, Ron has reported history in the making. He was in Saudi Arabia, when the Persian Gulf War broke out and he was at the White House when the American hostages came home from Iran. Ron is also one of the rare anchors who still likes to shoot, write and edit his own stories and jumps at the chance to shoot sports highlights.

Click Here for Gold & Silver Honorees 2000-Present

2011  BOARD OF GOVERNOR’S AWARD CALL FOR ENTRIES OPEN

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences – Upper Midwest Chapter is recognizing special achievements and accomplishments between our media organizations and regional non-profit organizations  or individuals that are making a difference in their communities.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

BOARD OF GOVERNOR’S AWARD

2011 Board of Governor’s Award Entry Form

Entry Deadline: August 12th, 2011

Entry Fee: NONE

Award: One Statuette each for company and Non-Profit Organization.  (Additional duplicate statuettes available for $325)

The award will be given to the broadcaster, advertiser or company, and non-profit organization, each of which contributed to forward a cause.  It is the intent of the award to honor visionary, long-standing relationships that creatively and effectively use corporate, non-profit and broadcast resources to showcase the power of broadcasting to advance mission or message.

The entry can include public service announcements, special events and activities, broadcast or advanced media elements, and all other materials which illustrate what can be achieved when the individual entities bring their collective strengths to the partnership.

"Making a Difference" Award

SLUMBERLAND – “MAKING A DIFFERENCE” AWARD NOMINATIONS

Slumberland – “Making A Difference” Award order form

Nomination Deadline: August 12th, 2011

Nomination Fee: NONE

Award: One Plaque for entrant.  (Additional duplicate Plaques available for $175)

The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Upper Midwest Chapter is all about awarding excellence in video production and storytelling.  Our corporate partner, Slumberland, is all about making lives better.  To that end, NATAS- Upper Midwest has created the Slumberland “Making a Difference” Award.

We are looking for one piece of work that has measurably made a difference in at least one life.

1. Did the story achieve a standard of excellence?
2. Did it help a community? Change a life? Change a law that will change lives? This is about rewarding socially redeeming work.

There must be some measurable impact, with evidence submitted with the nomination.

• Evidence could include emails from viewers or the person/community helped, text of legislation introduced, or some other measurable form of changing a life.
• We require a DVD video submission of the story, then a written explanation and evidence of the measurable impact of that story.

SEND ALL ENTRY/NOMINATION MATERIALS TO:

Name of Award (Governor’s or “Making a Difference”) Entry/Nomination

NATAS Upper Midwest

7319 Hunters Run

Eden Prairie, MN 55346

If you have any questions on any of these special awards, please contact NATAS-UMW Executive Director John Murray info@midwestemmys.org  952-381-7494

UPDATE:  BECAUSE OF TORNADO COVERAGE AND THE KILLEBREW FUNERAL – WE’VE EXTENDED THE ENTRY DEADLINE TO MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2011.

Entries must be submitted by Friday, June 10, 2011 MONDAY, June 13.

Work must have been created between June 1, 2010 through May 31, 2011

You can’t win if you don’t enter.

• 2011 Emmy Call for Entries (With details on categories and rules)

• Enter Online Now

• Renew your membership or become a new member

• How To Videos to help you prepare your entries

SHIPPING STEP 1

SHIPPING YOUR EMMY ENTRIES:

STEP 1: You will need TWO copies of your Entry DVDs (They can be labeled with laser printer or black marker).

TWO copies of your entry forms.

TWO copies of your proof of payment or a check payment.

SHIPPING STEP 2

STEP 2: Fold your entry sheets so that the information is facing outward.

Wrap entry form around hard case or insert it into a paper case with information outward so judges can see it.

Fold your copies proof of payment separately for next step.

SHIPPING STEP 3

STEP 3: Stack your two DVD’s with attached Entry forms.

Place your proof of payment (or check payment) on top.

Secure with a rubber band and you are ready to ship!

Each entry should be prepared this way!

All Emmy® Awards entry materials are to be mailed/delivered to:

NATAS Upper Midwest Regional Awards

c/o Pavek Museum of Broadcasting

3515 Raleigh Ave S

St. Louis Park, MN  55416

NOMINATION PARTY:

The Emmy Nominations will be announced at kickin’ party that starts at 7:00pm Saturday, August 20, 2011 at the ALoft Hotel in Downtown Minneapolis.

We will announce new information on ceremony time and hotel accommodations in June.

Emmy Gala is Saturday September 24th at the State Theater in downtown Minneapolis

2011 Emmy Gala and Gold & Silver Circle Awards:

The NATAS-Upper Midwest Regional Emmy Awards Gala and Gold & Silver Circle Awards will be Saturday, September 24th, 2011 at the State Theater in downtown Minneapolis.

We will have a bigger and better pre and post Gala party at the newly remodeled Crave Restaurant right next door to the theater.  Crave is opening a brand new restaurant with a roof-top party deck in the former Palomino Club.

We will announce new information on the Nomination Party and Gala in early June.

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences-Upper Midwest Chapter is proud to be teaming up with two regional organizations to help produce & sponsor quality professional development seminars this April for video production professionals and students in our region.

MWJ Conference is April 8th & 9th, 2011 at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Bloomington, MN

The Northwest Broadcast News Association is hosting the 2011 Midwest Journalism Conference  April 8th and 9th in Bloomington, Minnesota.  Click here for a detailed description of sessions and speakers.

The speaker for the Minnesota AP Banquet on Friday, April 8th will be Don Shelby.

If you’d like to save a few bucks on the Midwest Journalism Conference, you can volunteer to help at the registration desk. If you NBNA two hours at the desk, they’ll waive the “sessions only” fee for that day.   You can volunteer by email at midwestjournalismconference@gmail.com. It’s also the place to ask any questions you have about the conference.

You can also make your hotel reservations at the newly-renamed Crowne Plaza Hotel by calling 1-800-465-4329 and mentioning the Midwest Journalism Conference. We’ve arranged for the great rate of $89 for a regular King or Double room and $119 for a Suite. If you stay at the conference hotel, you’ll even get a break on your conference fees!

SCSJ SPJ First Amendment Forum is April 15th at Atwood Little Theater at St. Cloud State Unviersity

“Have the Watchdogs Lost Their Bark?” pushes the envelope as the central theme of the SCSU First Amendment Forum.

Exceptional journalists headline the free, day-long workshop Friday, April 15 in the Atwood Little Theatre.  Sessions are 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. to 3 p.m.

“Whether crusading or investigative journalism, closely watching government and business gives our democracy balance,” said Michael Vadnie, coordinator.

The morning session addresses the historical context of investigative journalism.  Featured panelists are Maura Lerner, Star Tribune long-time depth reporter; Joe Rigert, retired Star Tribune investigative reporter, past IRE president and author; Bob Cowan, Minnesota’s senior videographer, WCCO; and Lee Rood, respected project team leader for the Des Moines Register.  Bill Huntzicker, SCSU professor and media historian, is the moderator.

Highlighting the late morning session is recognition of John Bodette, executive editor of the St. Cloud Times/Times Media, winner of the First Amendment Award.  His status report on the free press will end about noon.

The afternoon panel dubbed Future World promises to realistically update citizens about the status of watchdog journalism – and what may lie “on the other side.” (Also a premise in the movie Rango)

Featured panelists in the afternoon session are Jeff Kummer, seasoned project writer and politics reporter, Des Moines Register; Reg Chapman, WCCO investigative reporter; Dave Unze and John Bodette, St. Cloud Times/Times Media journalists; and Lee Rood.

Forum sponsors are Minnesota Newspaper Association, SCSU College of Fine Arts & Humanities, Minnesota professional chapter, National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences-Upper Midwest Chapter and SCSU student chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, SCSU Department of Mass Communications, St. Cloud Times, Mark Mills, Gregory Martin and Vadnie.

Statuettes - Statuettes may be purchased by Emmy awards honorees listed on the final entry only. Stations, Production Companies, and Post Houses connected to an Emmy honoree’s entry, may purchase a single duplicate statue at $275 for a member, $325 for a non-member.  Replacement statues are also available for a cost of $300 if the original, damaged statue is returned.Questions? Please e-mail us!

Production Plaque – Production plaques may be purchased by individuals designated by the entrant of an Emmy awarded entry. These plaques are for persons who made a significant contribution to a winning piece’s award- worthiness but were not listed on the original entry.  The rosewood plaque is 10 1/2 x 13 with an inscribed gold plate featuring the academy logo.  Cost is $175 for members, $200 for non-members.

Production certificates may be purchased by individuals who contributed to an Emmy awarded entry but were not listed on the original entry form.  Cost is $25 for members and $35 for non-members.

Nomination Plaque - The National Television Academy is offering a handsome new plaque commemorating work on Emmy award-nominated pieces. (Similar to shown above) The plaque is 8 x 10 with an inscribed gold plate featuring the academy logo.  Cost is $150 for members, $200 for non-members.

Nomination certificates may also be purchased by individuals who contributed to an Emmy awarded entry. Cost is $10 for members and $20 for non-members.

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is offering a handsome new Crystal-Fuze glass plaque commemorating Emmy^® Award nominations. The curved plaque is inscribed and engraved featuring the academy logo.

7″ x 10″ Crystal Fuze Nomination Plaque $125 Members / $150 Non-Members

Crystal Pillars are presented to Student Television Award for Excellence recipients

Student Achievement Crystal Pillar Awards

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is offering a handsome new crystal pillar as well as nomination plaques and/or certificates commemorating High School and College/University Student Television Awards for Excellence.  The 6” tall Crystal Pillar Award is inscribed and engraved featuring the academy logo.

Student Crystal Pillar order form  ($125)

Student Nomination Plaque order form ($100)

Student Nomination certificate order form ($15)

NATAS-Upper Midwest Chapter is proud to work with Society Awards for all of our award orders.  Society Awards is our official vendor for Emmy® statuettes.  Society also produces awards for other major events including the MTV Awards and the VMA Video Music Awards.  If you need any speciality awards for your business or community, go to Society Awards!