FEBRUARY 2016 CHAPTER NEWS THE 2016 SILVER CIRCLE AWARDS WILL HONOR SIX DISTINGUISHED PEOPLE Allan Farrell Joseph Harzinski Kelley Mitchell (Posthumous Award) Lisa Petrillo Omar Romay Willard Shepard The Board of Governors of the Suncoast Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has voted to bestow the 2016 Silver Circle Awards to Allan Farrell, Joseph Harzinski, Kelley Mitchell, Lisa Petrillo, Omar Romay and Willard Shepard. This is the 28th consecutive year that these awards have been given in South Florida. The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Suncoast Chapter PO Box 840738 • Pembroke Pines, FL 33084 • Tel. (954) 322-3171 • Fax (954) 322-3178 • E-mail: [email protected] FEBRUARY 2016 CHAPTER NEWS Allan Farrell began his career as a production assistant with WPBT in 1979. He progressed to associate producer and then to cinematographer when a position opened. Over the years, Allan has worked on numerous special projects, including the documentary series “Common Ground”, nationally broadcast “Décor” and “Lady of the Glades”. As an adjunct instructor at Palm Beach State College, he taught editing and post production for more than 15 years. Currently, Allan is a full-time freelancer, both shooting and editing for ITV, whose programs are distributed worldwide. Joseph Harzinski started his broadcast career as an intern in the sports department at WTVJ. He continued to intern at WTVJ for four years while attending Florida International University. After graduating in 1978, he was hired as a full-time photographer at WTVJ. From hurricanes and drug wars of the 1980’s to Muhammad Ali training before the last fight of his career — Joe has covered the best and worst of times in South Florida. He has had the privilege to work with the likes of Tony Segreto, Ike Seamans, Al Sunshine, David Bloom, Ralph Renick and Katie Couric to name a few. Joe is proud of his career and the many years he has spent at WTVJ uncovering Miami’s past history and the present. Kelley Mitchell will be honored posthumously. For several years, Kelley Mitchell was a mainstay in South Florida television. In fact, the bulk of her 30-plus year career was spent here. She joined WSVN in 1991 as a general assignment reporter and weekend anchor. By January 1994, management named her primary co-anchor alongside Rick Sanchez. She remained at WSVN until 1998, when she joined WPLG and served in a number of capacities: reporting and on occasion, anchoring there as well. She later moved on to radio, captivating audiences at WLRN. Virtually from the start, and right up until the time she passed away last year, Kelley was unquestionably dedicated to her craft — and to the new generation of broadcast journalists who followed in her footsteps. Kelley cared deeply about the work of our industry and the people who are privileged to be a part of it. Her legacy lives on in many of them. Lisa Petrillo is the Entertainment and Lifestyle Reporter for WFOR, CBS4. Throughout her years as South Florida’s premiere Entertainment Reporter, Lisa has interviewed many celebrities, among them Paul McCartney, Sting, Tom Cruise, Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Lopez, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Elton John, Tom Hanks, Warren Beatty and the late Audrey Hepburn. In addition to reporting on entertainment, Lisa hosts the CBS4 “Taste of the Town” segment celebrating South Florida’s growing culinary scene and reports on fashion, travel and other lifestyle trends. Lisa’s professional career began in 1986 as Communications Manager for the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau. That year, she began her television career at WPLG as a producer. She was named the station’s entertainment reporter in 1988. Following WPLG, Lisa became a national correspondent on the NBC show “Real Life”. She joined WFOR, CBS4 in 2001 as Entertainment and Lifestyle Reporter. Omar Romay is the founder and CEO of America TeVe. For the last 18 years, Omar has worked day in and day out, to make America TeVe the successful company it has become, growing it from 20 to over 300 employees, and reaching audience levels that no one ever imagined. America TeVe’s success has served as a model for many other companies that have copied it’s formula, resulting in more competition, more people employed, and a better quality of local programming for Hispanics in South Florida. Motivated by Omar’s passion and strive for excellence, America TeVe’s programs and employees have won a total of 100 Suncoast Emmy® Awards as well as other industry recognitions. Willard Shepard is a four-time Emmy® award winning journalist, attorney and Gulf War fighter pilot. Willard has brought his unique insight to NBC 6 viewers as an anchor and investigative reporter for more than 20 years. Shepard, a member of the Florida Bar, uses his legal skills to develop consumer investigations that uncover fraud in private business and government. He is a graduate of the Florida International University College of Law and specializes in media and aviation legal issues. Shepard graduated cum laude from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and Theater. The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Suncoast Chapter PO Box 840738 • Pembroke Pines, FL 33084 • Tel. (954) 322-3171 • Fax (954) 322-3178 • E-mail: [email protected] THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES SUNCOAST CHAPTER AWA RDS The Silver Circle is awarded to distinguished individuals who have contributed a quarter of a century or more of exemplary excellence to the television industry. There are six Honorees: Allan Farrell Joseph Harzinski Kelley Mitchell Lisa Petrillo Omar Romay Willard Shepard The Board of Governors of the Suncoast Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences cordially invites you to join an industry salute to the Silver Circle Honorees. Sunday, April 17, 2016 Westin Beach Resort & Spa 321 N. Ft. Lauderdale Beach Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 Cocktail reception (Cash Bar) 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Followed by Luncheon and Awards Presentation 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tickets: $100.00 per person Purchase tickets now: http://emmyexpress.com/membership_events.php?c=20&e=11 Deadline for ticket sales is March 22, 2016 or until all available seats are sold; whichever occurs first. If you have any questions, contact Karla MacDonald at (954) 322-3171 or [email protected] FEBRUARY 2016 CHAPTER NEWS ATTENTION ALL COLLEGE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE SUNCOAST REGION! DEADLINE TO ENTER IS MARCH 4, 2016 The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Suncoast Chapter SUNCOAST STUDENT TELEVISION AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE ENTER TODAY Deadline: March 4, 2016 The Suncoast Student Television Awards are online and the deadline is fast approaching! Our online process—Student Express— makes it easier than ever to enter. The Award encourages the pursuit of excellence in video production and focuses public attention on outstanding achievements produced by college, university and high school students. All entries will be judged against a standard of excellence and will not compete with each other. NOTE: High School entries are judged in a separate contest from College entries. The scores produced by these two panels are not combined; instead, the scores are interpreted separately for final “cut-off” evaluation. You’ll find all the information you need to enter your work on the Suncoast Chapter website. The Suncoast Student Television Awards of Excellence. DEADLINE: MARCH 4, 2016. The Rulebooks and entry upload information can be found at http://suncoastchapter.org/awards/student-television-awards/ Good luck to this year’s student entrants! Convenient links for entering are listed below. 2016 Suncoast College/University Rulebook 2016 Suncoast High School Rulebook Create Registered User Account Enter the 2016 Suncoast Student Television Awards Video Upload 2016 Suncoast Student Television Awards The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Suncoast Chapter PO Box 840738 • Pembroke Pines, FL 33084 • Tel. (954) 322-3171 • Fax (954) 322-3178 • E-mail: [email protected] The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Suncoast Chapter Scholarships Deadline to submit applicatons: Monday, March 21, 2016 • 12 NOON THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES SUNCOAST CHAPTER 2016 STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Suncoast Chapter offers scholarships to graduating high school seniors and to college/university students who reside in South Florida. Students must plan to attend or currently attend a four-year college/ university with a declared major in Communications/Broadcasting with a concentration in television in the STATE OF FLORIDA. APPLY ONLINE AT SUNCOASTCHAPTER.ORG • DEADLINE: Monday, March 21, 2016 • 12 NOON Interviews will be conducted: Thursday, April 14th, from 10:00AM – 2:00PM. The eligibility requirements are as follows: • Applicant must reside in South Florida and must plan to attend an accredited college or university in the STATE OF FLORIDA. • Be a high school graduating senior or a college student with a declared major in Communications/Broadcasting with a concentration in television. • Have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. • Submit an unofficial transcript. • Submit a resume along with the application. • Submit a one page bio. • Submit an essay (250 to 350 words): How has television affected this year’s presidential elections? - OR - Which media outlet has had the most impact and why? • Submit a letter of recommendation from a faculty member. Please note: The letter should attest to character attributes such as integrity and leadership. • Participate in a personal interview with Scholarship Committee members. Be prepared to give the name of the school you will attend and the cost of your tuition. All guidelines must be met to avoid disqualification. For complete information and to apply online, go to suncoastchapter.org. If you have any questions, you may call Angela Ramos, Scholarship Chairman at (305) 487-5550 or email [email protected].