Members may purchase up to two (2) tickets for themselves and one guest.
Members cannot purchase or transfer tickets to non-members.
Member Table reservations require at least five (5) of the guests to be current members.
Member table includes: Premium seating and a 1/2-page congratulations ad in commemorative digital/print program.
Table purchase includes: Premium seating and 1/2-page advertisement in our commemorative print/digital program.
No individual is allowed entry into the event without being on the registration list. Ticket purchases are non-fundable. You may transfer tickets to different individuals. Members may not transfer member-rate tickets to non-members.
If you need to change guest names or meal choices, please email info@midwestemmys.org.
2400 Mystic Lake Blvd NW, Prior Lake, MN 55372
NO TICKETS SOLD AT DOOR! No individual is allowed entry into the event without being on the registration list. Ticket purchases are non-fundable. You may transfer tickets to different individuals. Members may not transfer member-rate tickets to non-members.
If you need to change guest names or meal choices, please email info@midwestemmys.org.
Social hour with cash bar & wine sales
Ballroom doors open
Dinner service begins
Gold & Silver Circle Honors program
Intermission
Regional Emmy® Awards Ceremony
Rates based on single/double occupancy. There is a $10 charge for each additional person. A maximum of 5 people per room is allowed.
Emmy® Group rate available until room block is full or by Sep. 26, 2025.
Call hotel at 952-445-9000 or toll free at 800-262-7799. Use group name: "Upper Midwest Emmy Awards Block."
Once a reservation is made, all changes, additions, or cancellations should be directed to the reservations office. All reservations canceled after 4:00 PM Central Time on the day before arrival will incur a charge equal to the first night's room rate, billed to the credit card on file.
To add a name after nominations September 8th through September 15th, a written application is required and the fee is $250 per-name.
Any names requested to be added to member-rate entries must be members for entry to retain member rate.
Absolutely no names can be added to entries once Regional Emmy® Awards are announced.
Use your current membership for discounts on past Regional Emmy® Awards! Anyone listed on official nominated or recipient entries from 2000 — present may purchase awards.
Nomination Plaques and Regional Statuettes come engraved with entrant’s name and role on entry.
To add a name after nominations September 8th through September 15th, a written application is required and the fee is $250 per-name.
Any names requested to be added to member-rate entries must be members for entry to retain member rate.
Absolutely no names can be added to entries once Regional Emmy® Awards are announced.
Use your current membership for discounts on past Regional Emmy® Awards! Anyone listed on official nominated or recipient entries from 2000 — present may purchase awards.
Nomination Plaques and Regional Statuettes come engraved with entrant’s name and role on entry.
Hosted by
Joe Schmit is an award-winning broadcaster, community leader, author and popular keynote speaker.
Joe has received 19 Regional Emmy® Awards from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. In 2020, Joe was awarded The Silver Circle designation by the Upper Midwest Chapter of the Emmys® for extraordinary contributions to the broadcasting industry.
He is a 2019 inductee into the Minnesota Speakers Hall of fame and has earned his CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) designation from the National Speakers Association.
Hosted by
Carla Beaurline is a seasoned television and media professional with a career spanning over 38 years, both in front of and behind the camera. She currently serves as the Regional Vice President of Sales for Stream Companies, an award-winning, full-service, tech-enabled advertising agency that has earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list 18 times.
Carla is also the founder and owner of Around Town TV & Around Town TV LIVE, the longest-airing community television showcase in Minneapolis–St. Paul.
Carla served eight years on the Board of Governors for the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS), Upper Midwest Chapter, and has been a long-standing member of its Foundation Board for over a decade. Carla is a current Board member of the Upper Midwest Emmy® Foundation and volunteers her time to do Red Carpet interviews at the Student Production Awards shows. In 2022, she was inducted into the prestigious Upper Midwest Emmy® Silver Circle Honor Society, recognizing her extraordinary contributions to the television industry and her lifetime of achievements.
October 18, 2025 — 7:00pm
Terry O'Reilly
NATAS
New York NY
Cortney Kintzer
KCCI
Des Moines, IA
Judy Clark
WEAU
Eau Claire, WI
Mary Lahammer
Twin Cities PBS
St. Paul, MN
Stacey Nogy
KARE
Minneapolis, MN
Joe Conlon
Town Square TV
Inver Grove Heights, MN
Director-Cast” is a behind the scenes version of the 26th Annual Upper Midwest Emmy® Gala. Addison Chernow is making her Gala night directing debut! So, we’re hooking up a webcam and giving you a peek behind the curtain at how the Gala sausage gets made over on the Upper Midwest Facebook page.
Addison is an established television director with 20+ years of experience. Addie currently serves as a morning TD/Director at WCCO-TV, the top-ranked CBS station in Minneapolis. She directs early morning, mid-morning, and noon newscasts during the week
The Code of Ethical Conduct (“Code of Conduct) is a policy outlining the principles and standards that all employees, members, and third parties acting on behalf of NATAS and its chapters must follow to maintain the high standard of professional conduct critical to the continued prestige of the organization (NATAS) and the National and Regional Emmy® Awards. All NATAS national and regional events are to be a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for everyone to enjoy and celebrate. This Code of Conduct applies to all participants at events, competitions, or on our social media channels; to Chapter members, guests, staff, volunteers, and vendors.
NATAS has zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment, illegal, dishonest, or unethical conduct. As such, members are expected to refrain from committing any act that will degrade NATAS in society, or prejudice, damage or harm the standing, reputation, welfare, and/or best interests of NATAS and its Members. NATAS will not tolerate, condone, or ignore unethical conduct and is committed to enforcing these standards at all levels.
NATAS and its regional chapters do not tolerate:
- Intimidation or threats
- Inappropriate disruptions
- Unwanted physical contact
- Hurtful language, hate speech, or discriminatory acts
- Physical assault
- Unwanted sexual attention
- Bullying or stalking
Disorderly behavior as a result of public intoxication or other impairment related to substance abuse. Any other action or activity which could reasonably be construed as contrary or detrimental to the best interests and reputation of NATAS and its regional chapters. A present conviction of a felony or other crime of moral turpitude is also a violation of this code of conduct. Members are responsible for the conduct of their guests as well.
NATAS and its regional chapters reserve the right to remove or ban any person who does not adhere to the Code of Conduct:
If you are asked to stop any harassing behavior, you must cease the behavior immediately.
If you experience or witness any form of harassment or violation of this Code of Conduct, contact:
(i) The nearest NATAS staff member, if a national event
(ii) The nearest Chapter Governor or regional staff member, if a regional event
(iii) You may submit an email complaint to reports@emmyonline.tv or to your chapter’s Executive Director
Alleged violations of this Code of Conduct shall be reviewed and resolved in accordance with procedures adopted by NATAS Bylaws and/or Chapter Bylaws. Violations of the Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action, up to and including but not limited to being refused admission or ejected from an event, being barred from future events, disqualification or suspended from participation in NATAS or Chapter competitions, or the suspension or expulsion of membership.
This Code of Conduct is subject to change and may be amended, supplemented or superseded by one or more separate policies without further notice. All Members are responsible for continuous review of this Code.
Individual Tickets: $50
Per-person
(Including Nominees)
TICKET ORDER DEADLINE APRIL 4TH
Theater style seating for awards, not tables.
Food & tables available during pre-show social
TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE!
Guest changes or substitutions are available.
Email # of tickets info@midwestemmys.org.
This televised ceremony will be streamed for online and mobile devices on the Upper Midwest Emmy® YouTube channel and The Emmy® App.
The Emmy® App, is a dedicated platform powered by Vimeo. All programming is available watch.TheEmmys.TV and via The Emmy® apps for iOS, tvOS, Android devices. FireTV, AndroidTV and Roku (full list at apps.theemmys.tv).
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
7800 Normandale Blvd. Bloomington, MN 55439
5:00PM — Registration opens
5:00PM - 6:30pm — Career/College Fair
6:30PM — Ballroom opens
7:00PM — Awards Show
Jason Hackett
Morning Anchor
Join our show hosts Jason Hacket & CeCe Gaines for this night to honor student and educators.
Jason Hackett joined KARE 11 in 2023 as an anchor for KARE 11 Sunrise after spending more than four years as a morning anchor in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Jason was born and raised in Miami Gardens, Florida. He's the son of Jamaican immigrants. A proud University of Florida Alum, he has worked as a reporter in several cities, including Panama City, Florida, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and West Palm Beach, Florida.
CeCe Gaines
Traffic Anchor/Reporter
CeCe Gaines joined KARE 11 in August 2021. She is the traffic anchor and reporter on Sunrise.
Before coming to KARE, Gaines was the morning and midday anchor at KBJR 6 in Duluth. Gaines says now that she’s in the Twin Cities, she’s looking forward to working with some of the most talented journalists in the nation!
Anyone listed on official SPA nominated or recipient entries from 2011 – present may purchase awards. Nomination Certificates and Crystal Pillar Awards come engraved with entrant’s name and role on entry.
Network on Awards Night! Meet pros, college reps and colleagues as you celebrate the evening Friday April 11th @ Hilton Double Tree in Bloomington, MN
Nearly 300 high school and college students attend this annual event. It’s a tremendous opportunity for company managers/HR representatives to meet with hundreds of potential job seekers!
Participating Companies:
Gray Television
KSTP - Hubbard Broadcasting
Minnesota Broadcasters Association
Iowa State University
St. Cloud State University
University of Minnesota - Hubbard School of Journalism
Reserve ad space and/or booth by March 14th. Artwork deadline March 17th.
