Good evening,

growing concerns, the decision was obvious. The Board felt it was in the best interest of you, our chapter’s members, to present a

virtual show again this year.

However, whether tonight is live or virtual, it is all about you; the individuals, the organizations and the teams that cover the teams.

It is about those of you who produce, broadcast and stream the unique and exciting moments to the audience and fans. And

with countless hours of eort and dedication to your craft, it is you who raise the bar to a high standard of excellence. That is what

tonight is all about, recognizing and celebrating your excellence.

I want to thank the many individuals “behind the camera” who make tonight possible. First, the Lone Star Board of Governors, who

continue to diligently donate their time to the Chapter though many on-going challenges. I want to thank the Chapter’s Executive

Committee, our Executive Director Terry Markis, our Director of Awards & Communications Shelly Rumley, and all of our committee

members whose patient, tireless eorts keep the Chapter functioning every day despite what may come our way.

President, Lone Star Chapter, NATAS

Welcome to the Lone Star Regional Sports EMMY

Awards!

We were looking forward to gathering again in person this year, but the cases if Covid haveticked up

The safety of our membersand sta always comes rst, so we made the dicult decision to keep our

awards show virtual once.

I’d like to thank our ace crew at the home oce: Terry Markis and Shelly Rumley. I’d also like to thank

our Show Producer, Linnea Lewis and Chapter President, Roger Vertrees and a nal thank you to our

Board members who volunteer their time to help maintain and grow our great Chapter.

Congratulations to all of tonight’s nominees for your continued eorts to excel and produce some

amazing, compelling work!

Since I was a child, when asked the

question, “What do you want to be