to the Lone Star EMMY Chapter. As part of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences we are the standard-bearers for excellence in the television broadcasting industry and the gatekeepers of the prestigious regional EMMY Awards in Texas.

Lone Star EMMY represents the most experienced and talented television professionals from all disciplines of the industry and from all of Texas’ 19 television markets.

Membership has it Privileges

Join the Lone Star EMMY Chapter today and save 33% off our regular membership dues of $75. Now, through March 15 new and renewing members pay only $50. CLICK HERE

2012 Lone Star Excellence In My Market Awards (EMMA) Call For Entries

The Lone Star EMMY Chapter is proud to offer the Excellence in My Market Awards (EMMA) recognizing television excellence produced in those markets ranging in size from Harlingen/Weslaco/Brownsville/McAllen (#87) to Victoria, Texas (#204). Please note this year the video for most categories will be submitted online! DEADLINE Saturday, February 4, 2012 CLICK HERE for more details.

Important Changes in 2012!
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) Awards Committee has made some very sweeping changes to the entry process.

The definitions for Double-Dipping and Composite entries have changed.These changes will affect how you choose material for awards consideration. Please carefully read the NATAS Rules and Standard Clauses for all the necessary information needed to make a proper entry in the 2012 Lone Star EMMY Excellence in My Market Awards (EMMA). If, after reading the rules, you have further questions please use the CONTACT US link to submit your questions.

Uploading Video for Submitted Entries Required
In addition, please note that the video element of all entries must be submitted online. The only exception is categories with a time limit that exceeds 30 minutes in which case DVDs must still be submitted. The only Category that requires two DVD's is E01 - Station Excellence.

The Heartland Chapter created a Step-by-Step Video to help upload your video entries. It will be helpful to watch this video to better understand the upload process. Step-by-Step Video Upload

2011 Lone Star EMMY Awardees

More than 475 television professionals from across Texas came to Warehouse Live in Houston, Saturday, November 5, 2011 for the 9th Annual Lone Star EMMY Awards. Biggest Show ever in Houston!!! More than 140 works of television excellence were honored with the prestigious EMMY Award at this year's gala for everything from news to sports to documentaries and crafts.

To see the photos from the Lone Star EMMY Awards from Picture You Beautiful, CLICK HERE

We get a lot of questions this time of year

CLICK HEREfor answers to your questions? Nominiation Certificate, Ordering Commemorative Statuttes or How to Order Plaques.

2011 Silver Circle Inductees Announced

Texas Loses a TV Legend: Jerry Haynes, aka "Mr. Peppermint"

2007 Silver Circle Inductee Jerry Haynes 

Jerry Haynes who leaves behind the lovable legacy of "Mr. Peppermint," has died at the age of 84. He passed away Monday, September 26, 2011 from complications of Parkinson's Disease. Mr. Haynes captured the imagination of three generations of children with his 35 year TV run and more than 6,000 broadcasts: Mr. Peppermint 1961-1969 and Peppermint Place 1975-1996. The shows were locally produced in Dallas.

To honor his memory, his family has requested donations be made to the Lone Star EMMY Educational Foundation. The Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit entity which will help promote education and media literacy, encourage professional development and recognize the contribution of longtime TV professionals with the Silver and Gold Circles.

To make a donation please send to:

Lone Star EMMY Educational Foundation
P.O. Box 192393
Dallas, TX 75219

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