The Upper Midwest Emmy Awards are a division of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The Minnesota division was founded in 1973. In addition to granting the Upper Midwest Emmy Awards, this division awards scholarships, honors industry veterans at the Silver Circle Celebration, conducts National Student Television Awards of Excellence, has a free research and a nationwide job bank. The chapter also participates in judging Emmy entries at the regional and national levels.[1]
Boundaries
The academy is divided into the following boundaries and encompasses the states of Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, parts of Nebraska and Wisconsin. These boundaries are responsible for the submission of television broadcast materials presented for awards considerations.[2]
Board of directors
The Board of Governors is a working board which work together collaboratively to ensure the best interests of the membership.[3]
Carol Rueppel, President
KMSP/WFTC, Eden Prairie
Jason DeRusha, Vice President
WCCO, Minneapolis
Shari Lamke, Treasurer
tpt/KTCA, St. Paul
Ken Stone, Secretary
University of Minnesota, Woodbury
Bridget Breen, Regional Vice President
KTIV, Sioux City
Charley Johnson, Regional Vice President
KVLY/KXJB, Fargo
Dave Busiek, Regional Vice President
KCCI, Des Moines
Beth Jensen, Regional Vice President
KELO, Sioux Falls
Noel Sederstrom, Regional Vice President
KTTC, Rochester
Emmy award winners are individuals who show excellence in the field of television. The Emmys are held to the same esteem as the Oscar Awards are to motion pictures or the Grammy Awards are to the music industry.[4]
