The Silver and Gold Circle is an elite group of professionals recognized by the Lone Star EMMY Chapter who have devoted a quarter of a century or more to the television industry, and who also have made a significant contribution to broadcasting.

2011 Silver Circle Inductees Announced

 

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.

The foundation's mailing address is P.O. Box 192393, Dallas, TX 75219.

PAST SILVER CIRCLE INDUCTEES

Silver Circle Nomination Guidelines

The Silver Circle was established by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NTA) to recognize outstanding individuals who have devoted a quarter of a century or more to the television industry and have made a significant contribution to television broadcasting.

Anyone who has made a significant contribution to television for a period of at least 25 years is eligible for nomination. The contribution can be in service to the industry, to NTA, to the community as well as to people training for a career in the television broadcasting. Nominees are accepted from the performing, creative, technical or administrative roles within the industry or in peripheral areas directly related to television such as commercial production, broadcast journalism or television education. Neither the individuals making the nominations nor nominees need be members of NTA. Silver Circle recognition may be given posthumously.

Complete a nomination form and letter and send, along with supporting materials, to the Lone Star Emmy office.

The nomination letter must detail the nominee’s contributions to television and community involvement. Supporting materials should include, but are not limited to:

Letters of recommendation from colleagues, community leaders, or anyone who can speak to the degree and significance of the nominee’s impact on Television and their community.

Listing of awards/recognition received by nominee throughout his/her career.

Newspaper, magazine, trade publication articles featuring the nominee and his/her accomplishments.

Photographs of historical interest to nominee’s career.

NO VIDEO WILL BE ACCEPTED/CONSIDERED

The nominee will not be contacted. There is no entry fee.

Nominations are considered by the Silver Circle Committee, appointed by the Board of Governors. The committee evaluates the nominee’s contributions and then votes for inductees by secret ballot. The committee must vote unanimously to induct a nominee into the Silver Circle. No more than ten individuals are inducted into the Silver Circle in any given year. The selection process is kept confidential.