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 television for at least part of their 50-year career. The Michigan Chapter of NATAS has been honoring and celebrating our Gold Circle members since 2007.
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 Michigan Chapter television for at least part of their 25-year career. The Michigan Chapter of NATAS has been honoring and celebrating our Silver Circle members since 1987.
Silver/Gold Circle Press Release
SILVER CIRCLE® CLASS OF 2013: Honoring individuals who have made a significant contribution to Michigan television for twenty-five years or more of their career.
Al Allen, Retired Reporter ~ WJBK-TV
Thomas Bader, Production Manager ~ WMYD-TV
Diane Charles, Director of Corporate Communications ~ ART VAN FURNITURE
Juliet Dragos News Anchor ~ WZZM-TV
Larry Elliott, News Anchor ~ WJRT-TV
Joel Feick, News Anchor ~WEYI-TV
Sara Hassinger, Director ~ WDIV-TV
Jim Kiertzner, Reporter ~ WXYZ-TV
Alex Kimbrough, Director ~ WJBK-TV
Paula Tutman, Reporter ~ WDIV-TV
Bill Steffen, Chief Meteorologist ~ WOOD-TV
Steve Wild, CEO ~RINGSIDE CREATIVE
GOLD CIRCLE® CLASS OF 2013: Honoring individuals who have made a significant contribution to Michigan television for fifty years or more of their career.
Charles Derry, Director of the Broadcast & Cinema Arts ~ MADONNA UNIVERSITY
Bob Giles, Retired ~ WXYZ-TV
Jerry Hodak, Retired Chief Meteorologist ~ WXYZ-TV
Erik Smith, CEO ~NEWZDOOD PRODUCTION