2026 Gold & Silver Circle Nominations are Open

We are accepting Nominations for the 2026 Gold & Silver Circles! Candidates, or their sponsors, must complete and submit all required information listed in the 2026 Gold & Silver Circle Nomination Form by Wednesday, June 25th.

Gold & Silver Circle Ceremony

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Visitation Hotel

211 E Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701

Nomination Guidelines

• Consider the nominee’s service to:

  • the television or media-related industry.

  • The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

  • the community involving television or allied media.

  • people working or training for careers in television or allied media.

• Nominees are not necessarily recognized for their work in a single market, but with emphasis on their impact in the National Capital Chesapeake Bay region.

• Chosen inductees will need to provide an edited two-minute video to be used during the ceremony.

• For individuals only; groups, businesses, and organizations are not eligible.

• Individuals may be considered in future years if they are not selected in current year. Complete nomination submissions are valid for two years from the date of submission.

• NATAS membership is not required for consideration.

Application Requirements

• Completed Nomination Form

• A statement describing the individual’s significant contributions to the broadcast or cable industries, with emphasis on their work in the National Capital Chesapeake Bay region

• o   A brief, narrative biography 

• o   Three letters of endorsement from colleagues or professional contacts

• o   One Hi-res, jpeg, color photograph

All Nominators are expected to attend the Ceremony to celebrate the honoree and participate in the Gold & Silver Circle Ceremony. 

The Gold & Silver Circles are societies honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to the broadcast or cable industry either in a performing, creative, technical, or administrative role.

The Gold Circle honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the broadcast or cable industry for 50 years or more, while the Silver Circle honors individuals who have made significant contributions for 25 years or more.

Click Here for more information on the honor societies.