The Silver Circle
The 21st annual Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Television Arts and Sciences Silver Circle awards honored five Michigan broadcasters who have TV careers of at least 25 years. The 2008 “class” of honorees includes:

Jeffrey Charles McAtee –
News Anchor/Report at WWMT-TV
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John McMurray
Meteorologist at WJRT-TV
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Ronald C. Scott
Produce for RON SCOTT PRODUCTIONS
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Michael T. Walenta
Geenral Manager at WGVU-TV
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Aggie Usedly - Co-host of mid day and evening lottery at WDIV-TV |
The Silver Circle was established to recognize individuals who have devoted a quarter of a century or more to the television industry, and who also have made a significant contribution to broadcasting in many different aspects — engineering, management, on-air, technical, production, administration, talent — and all have made their mark on television in Michigan.
The Gold Circle
The Gold Circle award signifies achievement for at least 50 years in Michigan broadcasting. The rare award recipient is usually described as a broadcaster who has set a gold standard of excellence in achieving this incredible five-decade career achievement. For 2008, the Michigan Chapter of NATAS awards its Gold Circle status to:

Frank Benesh – Ford Motor Company |
The awards were presented at a luncheon at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham, Michigan on Sunday, February 24th. The Toyota Motor Car Corporation is the sponsor of this event.
NATAS (The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences) is a national organization founded in 1955 to promote artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry. The Academy hosts and sponsors national Emmy Awards and is the umbrella organization for several regional chapters, including Michigan.
The 21st Silver Circle Awards is sponsored by TOYOTA
www.toyota.com

Silver Circle®
Nomination
Form
Gold Circle® Nomination Form

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