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Silver & Gold Circle

The Silver Circle is open to individuals who began their careers in television at least 25 years ago, either in a performing, creative, technical or administrative role within the industry, or in an area related to television such as TV journalism education, advertising, promotion, and public relations. The candidates must also have made a significant contribution to Pacific Southwest television for at least part of their 25-year career.

Only current residents of the Pacific Southwest region are eligible. Candidates are selected for evaluation and selection by a special Silver Circle Committee appointed by the Chapter Board of Governors composed of five Silver Circle members and five chapter members. To nominate someone for consideration click here for the nomination form.

The Silver Circle was established in 1983, and 207 members have joined this most prestigious honor roll. Each year, a special ceremony is held recognizing their achievements in television.

The following individuals were inducted into the 2007 Silver Circle:

Paul Bloom
Kenyon Blower
Judith Chapman
Rory Devine
Kathi Diamant
David Garcia
Bill Gruber
Larry Himmel
Ronn Kilby
David Lee
Randy Mickler
Jim Robertson
Monica Zech

The following individuals were inducted into the 2006 Silver Circle:

Judy Albrecht

Cathy Clark

Harold Greene

Gloria Greer

Marty Levin

Ira Opper

Dennis Snelling

Ralph Young


The Gold Circle honors those with 50 years of service to the television industry.

In 2007 the following individuals were inducted into the Gold Circle:

William Asher
Kaye Ballard
Velma Dawson
Mel Hall
Sidney Sheldon


The first qualifying members from the NATAS-Pacific Southwest Chapter to be inducted into the prestigious Gold Circle were:

Raff Ahlgren

Paul Burke

Bob Dale

Anne Francis

Irvin Green

Merv Griffin

Ralph Hodges

Julian Kaufman

Doug Oliver

Lionel Van Deerlin

Jane Wyman


For a complete list of all inductees and year they were honored, click here.

To nominate someone for Silver Circle, please click here.

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