| Michigan Emmy Award | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Excellence in television |
| Location | Southfield, Michigan |
| Presented by | NATAS |
| First awarded | 1980 |
| Website | http://www.natasmichigan.org/ |
The Michigan Emmy Awards is a chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (MI-NATAS) The Southfield, Michigan division was founded in 1980. In addition to granting the Michigan Emmy Awards, this division awards scholarships, honors industry veterans at the Silver Circle Celebration, conducts National Student Television Awards of Excellence, has a free research and a nationwide job bank. The chapter also participates in judging Emmy entries at the regional and national levels.[1][2]
The Board of Governors is a working board, which works together collaboratively to ensure they are providing for the best interests of the membership.[3]
| Member | Elected | Community Involvement |
|---|---|---|
| Gary R. May | President | Director/Producer |
| Alex Kimbrough | Vice-President of Awards | WJBK-TV |
| Bill Harris | Vice-President of Programming | News anchor and features reporter, WJRT-TV |
| Lori Jo Vest | Vice-President of Membership | LJV Consulting |
| Michelle De Souza | Secretary | Bank Executive |
| Jayne Hodak | Board Member | Assistant News Director, WJRT-TV |
| Marty Eddy | Board Member | Freelance |
| John Hammond | Board Member | National Trustee |
| Carlota Almanza-Lumpkin | Board Member | Production Manager, WTVS |
| Denny Iott | Board Member | Director of Production, Fox Sports Detroit |
| Donald Thompson | Board Member | Editor, WTVS |
| Jim Kiertzner | Board Member | WDIV-TV |
| Bob Kuszynski | Board Member | WXYZ-TV |
| Jerry Rimmer | Treasurer | WXYZ-TV |
