HEARTLAND CHAPTER
NATAS HEARTLAND REGION
Colorado Markets
Denver
Colorado Springs/Pueblo
Grand Junction/Montrose
Durango
NEBRASKA MARKETS
Omaha
Lincoln/Hastings-Kearney
North Platte
OKLAHOMA MARKETS
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
KANSAS MARKETS
Wichita/Hutchinson
Topeka
WYOMING MARKETS
Cheyenne/scottsbluff
Casper/Riverton
About US
Founded in 1947, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) and the Emmy® Award stand for the best in television and allied media.
NATAS is the only non-profit organization dedicated to recognizing outstanding achievement, raising industry standards, and improving the quality of what we watch.
The Heartland Chapter was formed in 1986, to honor work produced and intended for an audience in our region.
CONTACT US
Please email office@emmyawards.tv
BOard of governors
The Heartland Chapter’s Board of Governors is comprised of members of our industry who are committed to furthering the interest of the Heartland Chapter and the Emmy® Awards. They meet monthly and volunteer their time; most are elected by the membership to a 3-year term.
Any Heartland chapter member in good standing may apply for a position on the board; elections are held in the fall.
Officers are elected by the board members to a 2-year term of office. Chapter Council Representatives represent our chapter in the business of the national NATAS organization and between the other regional NATAS chapters nationwide.
Trademark & Copyright
COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK POLICIES OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES
EMMY® NAME AND EMMY® STATUETTE POLICIES
The Emmy® name and the Emmy® statuette are the trademarked property of The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (“Television Academy”) and the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (“National Academy”). Additionally, the Emmy® name, logo and statuette are licensed to the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (“International Academy”) for International Emmys®. The National Academy adopted the following rules regarding use of these properties, as follows:
- Sponsorship partners of the National Academy may, clearly, identify themselves as associated with the National Academy. Sponsorship partners may not use the Emmy® name and logo on their products or in advertising material with one exception: In print, online, and Point of Sale advertising which includes a tune in message (i.e. “Tune into/Watch the Emmy® Awards show on ___”). Sponsorship partners may accompany the tune in message with the Emmy® name and logo, as long as the National Academy is satisfied that the message does not imply a tie-in to the show and that the text and graphics are approved by the National Academy’s marketing department
- During each year Emmy® nominees or those congratulating them may refer in advertising and publicity to the fact that the nominee has been nominated and, provided that such nominees are clearly identified as such, may during the period from the announcement of nominations until the following awards presentation use a replica of the statuette subject to the requirements set forth below.
- Broadcasters, cable services and Internet sites may use the Emmy® name and statuette in connection with promotional announcements for programs or broadcasters (or the like) which in fact have been awarded an Emmy® as long as it is done within one (1) year after the awarded has been awarded and not thereafter.
- Subject to obtaining specific authorization from the CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER of the National Academy, sponsors of Emmy® Awards presentation may use a copy of the Emmy® statuette and the Emmy® name in advertising provided that (i) the advertising occurs at or near the time of the presentation of the Awards show and (ii) advertising makes specific reference to such sponsorship of the show. No other commercial use of the Emmy® name or statuette is permitted.
- Sponsorship partners of the National Academy may, clearly, identify themselves as associated with the National Academy. Sponsorship partners may not use the Emmy® name and logo on their products or in advertising material with one exception: In print, online, and Point of Sale advertising which includes a tune in message (i.e. “Tune into/Watch the Emmy® Awards show on ___”). Sponsorship partners may accompany the tune in message with the Emmy® name and logo, as long as the National Academy is s atisfied that the message does not imply a tie-in to the show and that the text and graphics are approved by the National Academy’s marketing department
- During each year Emmy® nominees or those congratulating them may refer in advertising and publicity to the fact that the nominee has been nominated and, provided that such nominees are clearly identified as such, may during the period from the announcement of nominations until the following awards presentation use a replica of the statuette subject to the requirements set forth below.
- Broadcasters, cable services and Internet sites may use the Emmy® name and statuette in connection with promotional announcements for programs or broadcasters (or the like) which in fact have been awarded an Emmy® as long as it is done within one (1) year after the awarded has been awarded and not thereafter.
- Subject to obtaining specific authorization from the CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER of the National Academy, sponsors of Emmy® Awards presentation may use a copy of the Emmy® statuette and the Emmy® name in advertising provided that (i) the advertising occurs at or near the time of the presentation of the Awards show and (ii) advertising makes specific reference to such sponsorship of the show. No other commercial use of the Emmy® name or statuette is permitted.
- Sponsorship partners of the National Academy may, clearly, identify themselves as associated with the National Academy. Sponsorship partners may not use the Emmy® name and logo on their products or in advertising material with one exception: In print, online, and Point of Sale advertising which includes a tune in message (i.e. “Tune into/Watch the Emmy® Awards show on ___”). Sponsorship partners may accompany the tune in message with the Emmy® name and logo, as long as the National Academy is s atisfied that the message does not imply a tie-in to the show and that the text and graphics are approved by the National Academy’s marketing department
- During each year Emmy® nominees or those congratulating them may refer in advertising and publicity to the fact that the nominee has been nominated and, provided that such nominees are clearly identified as such, may during the period from the announcement of nominations until the following awards presentation use a replica of the statuette subject to the requirements set forth below.
- Broadcasters, cable services and Internet sites may use the Emmy® name and statuette in connection with promotional announcements for programs or broadcasters (or the like) which in fact have been awarded an Emmy® as long as it is done within one (1) year after the awarded has been awarded and not thereafter.
- Subject to obtaining specific authorization from the CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER of the National Academy, sponsors of Emmy® Awards presentation may use a copy of the Emmy® statuette and the Emmy® name in advertising provided that (i) the advertising occurs at or near the time of the presentation of the Awards show and (ii) advertising makes specific reference to such sponsorship of the show. No other commercial use of the Emmy® name or statuette is permitted.
Board Members
elected
Andrew Barker
KJRH, Tulsa
Paulina Castro
Telemundo Colorado, KDEN
Joanna Kail
Wyoming PBS, Riverton
Sarah Klinger
KETV, Omaha
Annette Lawless
KWCH, Wichita
Travis Lupher
KMGH, Denver
Ali Meyer
KFOR, Oklahoma City
Mark Pinkerton
KOTV, Tulsa
Paula Roth
Freelance Producer, Denver
Amy Sabreen
Sabreen Media, Denver
George Taylor
KWCH, Wichita
Valerie VanDerSluis
KTWU, Topeka
Board Members
appointed
Dago Cordova
KCNC, Denver
Nathan Higgins
KUSA, Denver
Tony Kovaleski
KMGH, Denver
Isaias Medina
KDVR, Denver
Jeremy Moore
KRMA, Denver
EMERITUS
Bill Perry
Oklahoma City
Officers
Nathan Higgins
President
Annette Lawless
1st VP
Paulina Castro
2nd VP
Val VanDerSluis
Secretary
Tony Kovaleski
Treasurer
Chapter Council Reps
Carl Bilek
Traci Bilek
Nathan Higgins
Committee Chairs
Annette Lawless
Awards/PR
Paulina Castro
Programs
Paula Roth
Sponsorship
Drew Barker
Education
Nathan Higgins
Silver Circle
Tony Kovaleski
Finance
Drew Barker
Education
OFFICE
Traci Bilek
Executive Director
HELP AND FAQs
So, what goes in that DESCRIPTION section on the entry form?
1. Definitely explain:
- Any edits that you made and where they are and why you made them
- The segments in your composite, their first air date, and where they are in the video
- Any footage that is not original to the entry video - that aired someplace else first
- Any footage in the video for which you don't own the rights, and where it occurs
2. And:
- The description is for those who will be judging your video. They do what you do. Target your message to them, not to the general public
- The judges will be watching the video, you do not need to tell them What it's about
- Rather, describe Why it was produced, and issues with How it was done, and Who is the audience
- Also, any interesting producer-stories around the production that have a bearing on Content, Creativity or Execution
- Try to keep it under a hundred words
ONE-MINUTE FAQ VIDEOS
What's new for 2021 (still relevant for 2024!)
What’s the Scoop on Judging?
Two Statues for the Same Work?
No Way!
Time is Relevant … What time is it?
Can Managers Enter?
Nope.
(except in a few categories)
Your Video – ALL Video – Must Be Produced and Intended for a Local Audience
Submit the Entire Series or Several Episodes, Not Both