All funds raised support our scholarship program! A huge thank you to STEAK 48, which has generously donated its beautiful venue so that proceeds from this special Emmy nominations party can directly support scholarships for the next generation of media professionals. Tickets are $65 for members; $80 for non-members.
Join us for:
• Delicious hors d'oeuvres
• Two hours of complimentary beer and wine
• The excitement of finding out if you are an Emmy nominee!
Now CLOSED
BUT ADD'L ENTRANT NAMES CAN STILL BE ADDED
Emmy® Awards Ceremony
October 24, 2026
Chicago/Midwest Chapter Updates
2026 Chicago/Midwest Emmy® Awards
2025 Chicago/Midwest Emmy® Awards
Held on Saturday, November 1, 2025
Email rcowing@emmyonline.tv for laurels for wins and nominations.
Student Production Awards
College
CLOSED
High School
Silver Circle
Chicago Silver Circle Dinner, May 15, 2026
Wisconsin Silver Circle Brunch, Feb 1 2026
Honoring Sara Janz
Sara Janz passed away on Jan 1, 2025 at the age of 29. The daughter of retired ABC-7 traffic/feature reporter Roz Varon, Sara followed in her mom’s footsteps with tireless efforts on behalf of the Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
Donations can be made to the Foundation of the CMW Chapter of NATAS, Inc. to support a scholarship in her name, entitled the Sara Janz "Take Your Shot" Memorial Scholarship.
The Foundation is the charitable arm of the Chicago/Midwest Chapter and is a public charity under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Held on Saturday, November 2, 2024
66th Chicago/Midwest Emmy® Winner Interviews
Hosted by Joshua Short from WNDU
and Amanda Vinicky from WTTW
Student Production Awards
College Awards Announcement
Hosted by WCIU's Afua Owusu
WINNER PDFs
Chicago/Midwest Chapter Updates
Sara Janz passed away on Jan 1, 2025 at the age of 29. The daughter of retired ABC-7 traffic/feature reporter Roz Varon, Sara followed in her mom’s footsteps with tireless efforts on behalf of the Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.