Gold Circle Honorees
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.
Over the course of their 50-year career, they must also have made a significant contribution to the Upper Midwest Chapter.
2024
- Jodi Ritacca, Carlini Entertainment
2022
- Chuck Sibley, KTTC-TV
2021
- Stu Schwartz, KMSP-TV
2019
- Mark Rosen, WCCO-TV
2018
- Don Shelby, WCCO-TV & Freelance
2017
- Dean Borg, Iowa Public Television
2016
- Ron Viste, WEAU-TV
2011
- Dennis Anderson, WDIO-TV
2009
- Bill Carlson, WCCO-TV
2008
- Bradley Jacobs, KSTP-TV
2007
- Harold Crump, Hubbard Broadcasting
2005
- Robert Fransen, KARE-TV, KMSP-TV, KSTP-TV
2004
- Stanley S. Hubbard, Hubbard Broadcasting
- N. L. "Larry" Bentson, Midcontinent Media
Gold Circle Honorees
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.
Over the course of their 25-year career, they must also have made a significant contribution to the Upper Midwest Chapter.
2024
- Ron Demers, KTIV
- Alicia Garcia, KOTA
- Bill Sherck, Ron Schara Productions
2023
- Dave Anderson, KBJR/KDLH
- Steve Becthkal, Storytime w/ Steve & Micah
- Mark Ovenden, KSFY
- Donna Smith, KCCI
2022
- Carla Beaurline, Around Town TV
- Steven Eckert, KARE-TV
- Jim Johnson, WDAY/WDAZ-TV
2021
- Bill Hudson, WCCO-TV
- Monica Hannan, KFYR-TV
- Daniel Pierce Bergin, Twin Cities PBS
- Brad Pautsch, KTIV-TV
2020
- Joseph E. Mann, WDSE/WRPT-TV
- Dave Franzman, KCRG-TV
- Al Joens, KTIV-TV
- Joe Schmit, KSTP-TV
- Tom Hanneman, FOX Sports North
2019
- Bruce Aune, KCRG-TV
- Jodi Ritacca Carlini, Carlini Entertainment
- Angela Kennecke, KELO-TV
2018
- Helene Duhamel, KOTA-TV
- Larry Wentz, KMEG-TV
- Jerry Watson, KTTC-TV
- Dexter Gronseth, KELO-TV
2017
- Dave Dahl, KSTP-TV
- Diana Pierce, KARE-TV
- Noel Sederstrom, KTTC-TV
- Ken Stone, TPT & University of Minnesota
2016
- Peter Rhodes, Black Music America, Urban Mass Media Group
- Kimberly Rhodes, Black Music America, Urban Mass Media Group
- Boyd Huppert, KARE-TV
2015
- Tim Seaman, KCAU-TV
- Terry Dullum, WDAZ-TV
- Brendan Henehan, Twin Cities PBS
2014
- Tom Hauser, KSTP-TV
- Pat Kessler, WCCO-TV
- Kevin Cooney, KCCI-TV
- Mollie Cooney, KCCI-TV
2013
- Dick Bremer, MN Twins/FOX Sports North
- Tom Hanson, KDLT-TV
- Robert J. Rich, WDSM/KBJR-TV
2012
- John Hoffland, WEAU-TV
- David Busiek, KCCI-TV
- Ken Speake, KELO-TV
2011
- Dave Jensch, KBJR-TV
- Ron Schara, Ron Schara Productions
- Ron Steele, KWWL-TV
2010
- Darcy Pohland, WCCO-TV
- John Campbell, KCRG-TV
- Michelle Lee, KBJR-TV
2009
- Jane Helmke, KARE-TV
- Chester M. Reiten, KXJB/KXMC-TV
2008
- Ron Gruber, KTTC-TV
- Dick Heidt, KFYR-TV
- Stan Turner, KSTP-TV/Conus
2007
- Karen Boros, WCCO-TV
- Bill Hanley, TPT
2006
- Harry Jones, WCCO-TV
- Barbara Reyelts, KBJR-TV
- Steve Edelman, KSTP-TV/Edelman Productions
2005
- Charles Johnson, KVLY-TV
- Bud Kraehling, WCCO-TV
- John Bachman, WHO-TV
2004
- Don Shelby, WCCO-TV
- William Duhamel, Duhamel Broadcasting
- Bill & Marietta Ekburg, KFYR-TV
2003
- Harold Crump, Hubbard Broadcasting
- Mel Jass, KARE-TV
- Dave Dedrick, KELO-TV
- Joe L. Floyd, KELO-TV
- Al Gustin, KFYR-TV
2002
- Roger Awsumb, KARE-TV
- Stuart Lindman, KARE-TV
- Elaine Peterson, KEYC-TV
- Frances VonKoynenburg, WCCO-TV
2001
- Stanley S. Hubbard, Hubbard Broadcasting
- Frank Befera, WDIO-TV
- Robert Fransen, KARE-TV, KMSP-TV, KSTP-TV
- Ron Handberg, WCCO-TV, TPT
- Steve Hemmingsen, KELO-TV
- Dave Nimmer, WCCO-TV
2000
- Jason Davis, KSTP-TV
- Stanley E. Hubbard, Hubbard Broadcasting
- Pat Miles, WCCO-TV, KARE-TV
- Dave Moore, WCCO-TV
- Don Swartz, KMSP-TV