named programs · 2 · from sources
what they call their work
Board Member Mentorship Program
A virtual mentorship opportunity connecting Professional Members and Student Production Awards entrants with experienced industry leaders from the Board of Governors for insight, advice, and guidance on career growth.
Gold & Silver Circle Ceremony Dinner
An annual event honoring new inductees from the Rocky Mountain/Southwest region who demonstrate excellence in journalism and a strong commitment to community service.
activities · 5 clusters
what they do
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Advertising Awards and Hall of Fame Programs 10 activities
- Hosts student media production awardsRecognizes outstanding media production work by undergraduate college and high school students through the annual Student Production Awards.
- Offers mentorship and career development programsRuns a virtual mentorship program connecting students and emerging professionals with industry leaders via the Board of Governors, and provides free educational workshops and guest speakers through the "Lights, Camera, Careers" program, with content archived on YouTube.
- Providing Educational Workshops and MentorshipProvides free educational workshops and guest speakers through the "Lights, Camera, Careers" program to mentor students in media and journalism, with content available on-demand via its YouTube channel. It also offers a virtual mentorship program connecting professional members and Student Production Awards entrants with experienced industry leaders from its Board of Governors.
- Providing Educational Workshops and MentorshipProvides free educational workshops and guest speakers through the "Lights, Camera, Careers" program to mentor students in media and journalism, with content available on-demand via its YouTube channel. It also offers a virtual mentorship program connecting professional members and Student Production Awards entrants with experienced industry leaders from its Board of Governors.
- Providing Educational Workshops and ResourcesProvides free educational workshops and guest speakers through the "Lights, Camera, Careers" program to mentor students in media and journalism, with content recorded and available on-demand via its YouTube channel.
- Recognizes long-standing industry professionalsHonors individuals with 25 or more years of service in the media industry within the Rocky Mountain Southwest region through the Silver Circle and Gold Circle programs.
- Recognizing Industry ProfessionalsRecognizes individuals who have served in the industry for a minimum of 25 years (Silver Circle) or 50 years (Gold Circle), primarily in the Rocky Mountain Southwest region. It also bestows the Governors' Award, the highest chapter award, upon individuals, groups, or organizations within its region (Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, or El Centro, CA), honoring initiatives like the Arizona Cardinals’ Civics Matters Arizona.
- Recognizing Industry Professionals and StudentsRecognizes individuals with 50+ years of industry service through the Gold Circle program and 25+ years through the Silver Circle program, primarily in the Rocky Mountain Southwest region. It also recognizes outstanding student achievement in media production through Student Production Awards for undergraduate college and high school students, and bestows the Governors' Award upon individuals, groups, or organizations within its region for significant contributions.
- Recognizing Industry Professionals and StudentsRecognizes individuals with 50+ years of industry service through the Gold Circle program and 25+ years through the Silver Circle program, primarily in the Rocky Mountain Southwest region. It also recognizes outstanding student achievement in media production through Student Production Awards for undergraduate college and high school students, and bestows the Governors' Award upon individuals, groups, or organizations within its region for significant contributions.
- Recognizing Student Achievement and Providing MentorshipRecognizes outstanding student achievement in media production through Student Production Awards for undergraduate college and high school students. It also offers a virtual mentorship program connecting professional members and Student Production Awards entrants with experienced industry leaders from its Board of Governors.
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Television Industry Awards and Honors 4 activities
- Administers regional Emmy Awards and related eventsOrganizes and hosts the annual Emmy® Awards Gala, Gold & Silver Circle recognition event, and Student Production Awards, including managing sponsorships and advertising opportunities in event programs.
- Organizing and Hosting Awards Galas and EventsOrganizes and hosts the Emmy® Awards Gala, the Gold & Silver Circle event, and the Student Production Awards, offering various sponsorship and advertising opportunities for businesses in event programs.
- Organizing and Hosting Awards Galas and EventsOrganizes and hosts the Emmy® Awards Gala, the Gold & Silver Circle event, and the Student Production Awards, offering various sponsorship and advertising opportunities for businesses in event programs.
- Organizing and Hosting Awards Galas and EventsOrganizes and hosts the Emmy® Awards Gala, the Gold & Silver Circle event, and the Student Production Awards, offering various sponsorship and advertising opportunities for businesses in event programs.
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Inter-Chapter Emmy Judging Support 4 activities
- Facilitates regional media competition participationProvides judging opportunities for Emmy entries from 10 other NATAS chapters and offers discounted entry fees for members participating in the Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards.
- Facilitating Awards JudgingProvides judging opportunities for entries from 10 other NATAS chapters and offers discounted entry fees for members participating in The Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards.
- Facilitating Awards JudgingProvides judging opportunities for entries from 10 other NATAS chapters and offers discounted entry fees for members participating in The Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards.
- Facilitating Emmy Awards JudgingProvides judging opportunities for entries from 10 other NATAS chapters and offers discounted entry fees for members participating in The Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards.
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Member Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Bestows special recognition awardsPresents the Governors' Award—the chapter’s highest honor—to individuals, groups, or organizations for exceptional contributions within the region, such as the Arizona Cardinals’ Civics Matters Arizona initiative.
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Uncategorized 4 activities
- Awarding ScholarshipsSupports students with scholarships at various universities and colleges, including the Douglas Mummert Community Service Scholarship, having awarded scholarships to 10 students in 2025 and 7 students in 2024.
- Awarding Scholarships to StudentsSupports students with scholarships at various universities and colleges, including the Douglas Mummert Community Service Scholarship, having awarded scholarships to 7 students in 2024 and 10 students in 2025.
- Awarding Scholarships to StudentsSupports students with scholarships at various universities and colleges, including the Douglas Mummert Community Service Scholarship, having awarded scholarships to 10 students in 2025 and 7 students in 2024.
- Awards student scholarships and supports academic developmentProvides scholarships to students pursuing media-related education, including the Douglas Mummert Community Service Scholarship, with 17 recipients recognized in 2024 and 2025.
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financials · form 990PF · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$12K
Contributions & grants$12K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$00%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$721
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$11K
balance sheet
Total assets$5K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$5K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +33.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
board members · 4
- BOB ADLHOCH — DIRECTOR
- KRYSTLE HENDERSON — DIRECTOR
- MALACHY WIENGES — DIRECTOR
- THERESA MAHER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 13
who they work with
- Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Partner — Sister organization that presents Emmy® Awards for primetime programming.
- Arizona Cardinals Partner — Honored with the Governors' Award for their Civics Matters Arizona initiative.
- Arizona State University Partner — Provides scholarships to students at this university.
- Arizona Western College Partner — Provides scholarships to students at this college.
- International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Partner — Licensed to use the Emmy® name, logo, and statuette for International Emmys®.
- NATAS Chapters Partner — Exchanges peer judging services for Emmy® Awards entries with other chapters of NATAS.
- NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES Network — Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter of NATAS
- National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Network — Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter of NATAS
- National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Network — The Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter is a chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
- Northern Arizona University Partner — Provides scholarships to students at this university.
- The University of Arizona Partner — Provides scholarships to students at this university.
- The University of New Mexico Partner — Provides scholarships to students at this university.
- Utah State University Partner — Provides scholarships to students at this university.