THE 2024 SILVER CIRCLE HONOREES 

Pembroke Pines, FL (March 2024) – The Suncoast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is pleased to announce the 2024 Silver Circle honorees. The annual recognition is given to individuals who have worked with distinction in the television industry within the Suncoast Region, which includes the State of Florida, the State of Louisiana, the Mobile, Alabama-Pensacola, Florida television markets, as well as Puerto Rico. Purchase tickets now.

2024 Silver Circle Press Release


THE 2024 GOLD CIRCLE HONOREE

Pembroke Pines, FL (March 2024) – The Suncoast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is pleased to announce the 2024 Gold Circle honoree, Hank Tester. The Gold Circle recognizes individuals who have worked with distinction in the television industry within the Suncoast region of the State of Florida, the State of Louisiana, the Mobile, Alabama – Pensacola, Florida television market and/or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico for fifty years or more. This recognition will be given at the 2024 Suncoast Emmy® Awards on Saturday, December 7th at the Hyatt Regency Orlando. Read more.

2024 Gold Circle Press Release


THE 2024 GOVERNORS’ AWARD RECIPIENT

Pembroke Pines, FL (March 2024) – The Suncoast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is pleased to announce the 2024 Governors’ Award recipient, Bert Medina. The Governors’ Award recognizes excellence in people, cable, media and/or television entities. It is not given every year. The candidate must receive a favorable vote of no less than 4/5th of the Board. It recognizes those persons, or entities who would not otherwise be eligible to win a Suncoast Regional EMMY® Award but are worthy of recognition for the quality of their contributions to the Suncoast region. This award will be given at the 2024 Suncoast Emmy® Awards on Saturday, December 7th at the Hyatt Regency Orlando. Read more.

2024 Governors’ Award Press Release


EMMYS ON THE ROAD IS HEADED TO NEW ORLEANS 

APRIL 13TH! SAVE THE DATE! We’ll be “on the road” to New Orleans on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Join us! It’s free! A light lunch will be served! And Karla will be joining us! It’s a great opportunity to network with your peers in New Orleans and the surrounding areas and learn about how we work – and the benefits of being a Suncoast member. PDF flyer

SATURDAY, APRIL 13TH
NOON – 3:00 PM
JW MARRIOTT
614 CANAL STREET
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130

RSVP Contact: Craig Stevens cstevens@wsvn.com (305) 795-2732



2024 NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences is a professional association dedicated to the advancement of television and related electronic media and best known for its Emmy® Awards which recognize excellence in a number of categories. The Academy also sponsors programs, seminars, and scholarships for high schools and colleges in cities served by the 19 local chapters. In addition, the National Organization, through its non-profit Foundation, awards scholarships to outstanding high school seniors who intend to pursue a baccalaureate degree in communications with an emphasis on any aspect of the television industry. More info.

To apply CLICK HERE


2024 FLORIDA BROADCASTERS HALL OF FAME 

The 2024 Florida Broadcasters Inaugural Hall of Fame inductees are exemplary figures who have demonstrated integrity, innovation, achievement, leadership, and contributions to the industry. They are among the most influential, inspiring, and impactful broadcasting legends in the state of Florida. Press Release


2024 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS 

Thank you to everyone who entered this year’s Student Production Awards. We’ve received another record amount of entries. And mark your calendars! The 2024 Student Production Awards will be held LIVE from the University of Miami on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Stay tuned for more details.

The entry submission process is now closed.


2024 SUNCOAST CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Suncoast Chapter offers scholarships to graduating high school seniors and to college/university students who reside within the SUNCOAST REGION that includes the State of Florida, the State of Louisiana, the Mobile–Pensacola Market area, and Puerto Rico. 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 SUNCOAST REGION. Any other major will automatically disqualify your application.

Since 2012, our chapter has awarded over $685,875 in scholarship funds. In 2023, the Suncoast Chapter awarded scholarship funds to 18 students totaling $67,300. In addition, Derryl Barnes, Jr. received the $10,000 Bob Behrens Scholarship, a special award given to a student who embodies enterprising journalism and innovation in the industry.

Thank you to everyone who applied for a scholarship this year. If you were not able to apply, please be sure to remember that the Suncoast Scholarship application process starts every year in mid-January and runs through March 1st. It’s an opportunity you don’t want to miss! Stay tuned for more details.

Scholarship Applications are currently being reviewed. You will be notified if you are granted an interview. Results will be announced on our website on April 8, 2024.

The scholarship application process is now closed.




Congratulations to all our 2023 Suncoast Emmy® Winners! WAY TO GO!!

Download the 2023 Suncoast Emmy Awards win list.

You can also view the digital program from the show, as well as download a PDF version directly from this link.


2023 Suncoast Emmy Awards Photo Gallery

This year’s gala was spectacular. Check out all the razzle-dazzle at this year’s Awards! Congratulations again to all of this year’s winners and nominees!