Michigan Emmy Awards


The Michigan Emmy Awards is a chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences The Southfield, Michigan division was founded in 1980. In addition to granting the Michigan 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.

Board of governors

The Board of Governors is a working board, which works together collaboratively to ensure they are providing for the best interests of the membership.
MemberElectedCommunity Involvement
Gary R. MayPresidentDirector/Producer
Alex KimbroughVice-President of AwardsWJBK-TV
Bill HarrisVice-President of ProgrammingNews anchor and features reporter, WJRT-TV
Lori Jo VestVice-President of MembershipLJV Consulting
Michelle De SouzaSecretaryBank Executive
Jayne HodakBoard MemberAssistant News Director, WJRT-TV
Marty EddyBoard MemberFreelance
John HammondBoard MemberNational Trustee
Carlota Almanza-LumpkinBoard MemberProduction Manager, WTVS
Denny IottBoard MemberDirector of Production, Fox Sports Detroit
Donald ThompsonBoard MemberEditor, WTVS
Jim KiertznerBoard MemberWDIV-TV
Bob KuszynskiBoard MemberWXYZ-TV
Jerry RimmerTreasurerWXYZ-TV

2011 Emmy Award Winners

On May 14, 2011 the Michigan Emmys were held at the Motor City Casino Sound Board Theater in Detroit, Michigan. Emmys were given to the following individuals.