Who We Are:
The New York Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry. It recognizes excellence in television with the coveted Emmy® Award.
The Academy had its beginning on November 15, 1955 when Ed Sullivan held a luncheon meeting in New York City to discuss the future of television. This meeting was attended by fifty leaders in the television industry, including the likes of Walter Cronkite, Edward R. Murrow, Carl Reiner and Neil Simon. These leaders vowed to work to insure that only the highest standards of excellence would prevail as television progressed. Within two weeks, the group doubled to become “The Committee of 100”.
By June 1957, the 3,000 members in New York and Hollywood combined to become The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Ed Sullivan was elected the first President.
The New York Chapter is the flagship chapter of 19 in the
National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences: Boston /New England, Chicago/Midwest, Cleveland, Heartland Chapter, Lone Star, Michigan, Mid-America, Mid-Atlantic, Nashville/Midsouth, National Capital/Chesapeake Bay, New York, Ohio Valley, Pacific Southwest, Rocky Mountain/Southwest, San Francisco/Northern California, Northwest, Southeast, Suncoast and Upper Midwest, as well as by the
Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (ATAS) in Los Angeles.
Policy for the New York Chapter is set by a Board of Governors, which comprises television professionals representing
Broadcast Journalism, Creative Crafts, Design, Direction, Executives, Music, Performance, Production, Sales/Marketing, Writing and Advanced Media.Presidents of the Board have been: Ed Sullivan, Mark Goodson, Robert F. Lewine, Walter Cronkite, Henry White, Betty Furness, Royal Blakeman, Sonny Fox, Charles Mountain, John Cannon, David A. Braun, Jules Power, Lee Polk, Dick Schneider, Robert G. Simon, George Dessart, Alvin Cooperman, Paul Noble, Wiley F. Hance, Arthur Kent, Nicki Goldstein, William F. Baker, Maury Povich, and Jane Hanson.
The current President is Shelly Palmer.
Our Membership:
There are approximately 2,200 New York Chapter members, representing all aspects of the television and media industry: talent, technical, press, production, post-production, executive, support services, etc. and from companies including broadcast networks, cable programming services, local stations, independent production companies, advertising agencies, unions, guilds and more!
The 52nd Annual New York Emmy® Awards Gala:
Awards Gala Date: Sunday, March 29, 2009
Location: The Marriott Marquis,Times Square, 1535 Broadway
Format: Black Tie Gala
5:00 PM Cocktail Reception
6:00 PM Dinner
7:00 PM Awards Presentation Begins
10:30 PM Closing Remarks (approx.)
Gala Rates:
Individual Ticket: $300
Table of Ten: $3,000
Full Page Ad: $3,000
Half Page Ad: $2,000
VIP Table of Ten with Full Page Ad: $5,500
Attendees: 800 Media Professionals based primarily in New York
Special Recognition: The Governors Award
Each year, the Governors of the New York Chapter of NATAS may choose to bestow their prestigious award, an Honorary Emmy®, to recognize outstanding achievements in the television industry. The feats and commitment of such individuals are extraordinary and unique, falling beyond the scope of our annual awards.
Stay tuned for this year's Governors Award recipient.
Emmy® Gala Press:
Both print and television media coverage including but not limited to newspaper, magazine, and TV crews from participating New York outlets.
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