National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, NY Honors 11 TV Celebrities

Awardees
Prakash M Swamy

NEW YORK (TIP):  The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, New York chapter, that gives the prestigious Emmy Awards has inducted 11 top television celebrities in gold and silver circle at a glittering ceremony held here last week.

The Board of Governors of the Academy announced the induction of 11 individuals into the prestigious Gold and Silver Circles. The Gold & Silver Circles are comprised of an elite group of professionals who have made significant contributions to the New York television market.

The Silver Circle recognizes individuals who have devoted a quarter of a century or more to the television industry. The Gold Circle honors those legends whose contributions span fifty years or more. The Gold & Silver Circles are societies of honor. Their members represent the passion, creativity and dedication that are the hallmarks of excellence in this industry.

The honorees represent those media professionals working in either a performing, creative, technical, administrative, or journalistic role within the industry, including executive, writing, or production. 2017 marks our second Gold Circle event.

Since 1992, the New York Chapter has honored distinguished television broadcasters with Silver Circle induction, including Walter Cronkite, Bob Keeshan, Linda Ellerbee, Sheila Nevins, Jerry Orbach, Rafael Pineda, Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis, John Roland, and Chuck Scarborough.

This year, The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, New York Chapter will induct the following accomplished professionals: Gold Circle Inductees: Maury Povich (NBC Universal Entertainment), Marvin Scott (WPIX-TV). Silver Circle Inductees: Bruce Brauer (CBS Television Stations), Esteban Creste (WXTV), Andy DeSantis (WGRZ-TV), Pat Dolan (News 12 Networks), Mark Fetner (WABC retired), John Filippelli (YES Network), Susan Lucci (Actress and Performer), Dana Tyler (CBS2 News), and Mary Alice Williams (NJTV News).

Presenters were Audrey Arbeeny, N.J. Burkett, Connie Chung, Todd Ehrlich, Norm Fein, Megyn Kelly, Rich Leibner, Denise Rover, Dana Tyler, Amy Waldman, and Diana Williams.

“This year’s illustrious honorees have distinguished themselves in their positions, amongst their peers, and in our community,” said Denise Rover, President of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, New York Chapter. “Each has made a significant contribution to our industry, whether it is in entertainment, news, or sports. We salute these 11exceptional people who have made an impact in New York media.”

The ceremony was held in New York City at The Lambs Club.

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