The public and TV Academy members had the chance to see and hear from television industry greats at the 2004 Silver Circle Honors Dinner which took place on Friday, June 18, 2004 at the Hilton Chicago in Chicago. 

To see photos from the event, go to http://www.chicagoemmyonline.org/component/option,com_gallery2/Itemid,70/?g2_itemId=1641

Hosts for the evening were two 1998 Silver Circle Honorees, Jorie Lueloff, former WMAQ-TV news anchor and Harry Porterfield, ABC/7News reporter.  

The Silver Circle was established by The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences to recognize outstanding individuals who have devoted a quarter of a century or more to the television industry and have made a significant contribution to Chicago broadcasting. 

This year, we were honored to have six outstanding inductees.  They were:

Rich Koz, famous for "Svengoolie," the horror-movie host at WCIU-Channel 26. Presenter: Neal Sabin.

John Martin, a former film and videotape editor at WMAQ-Channel 5 who retired in 1999. Presenters:  Susan Bunda and Linda Yu.

Frank Mathie, who has worked for 37 years as a reporter at WLS-Channel 7.   Presenter: Joel Daly.

Don Norton, the late producer/director who worked with WBBM-Channel 2 and the former WBKB-TV. Had an outstanding 51-year career. Presenter: Joyce Gallagher.

Tom Skilling, chief meteorologist at WGN-Channel 9.  Presenter:  Harry Volkman.

Tom Weinberg, independent producer and the creator of "Image Union," WTTW-Channel 11's weekly showcase for film and video artists.  Presenter: Robert Feder.

The Silver Circle celebration was a very special evening. Attendees were able to mix with the old and the new of television's Chicago community and honor our colleagues. We hope to see you next year!