National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE), the global business association for content producers, distributors, streamers and buyers across all platforms, has unveiled the recipients for its 2022 Iris Awards.
The ceremony will take place as part of NATPE Miami, which remains scheduled as an in-person event, on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.
Hosted by Soledad O’Brien, the luncheon event will cap off a full slate of programming dedicated to the most pressing topics concerning the station group community.
This year’s Iris Award honorees are:
- Lew Klein Award for Leadership: Valari Dobson Staab, President, NBCUniversal Local
- NATPE Chairman Award for Lifetime Achievement: Emerson Coleman, Senior Vice President, Programming, Hearst Television
- Award for Excellence, Global Content and Branding: Wolf Entertainment (the iconic creators of the Law & Order, Chicago and FBI brands)
- Award for Excellence, Television Performer: Tamron Hall (Host and Executive Producer of the Tamron Hall show, produced by ABC News and syndicated by Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution)
- NATPE Enterprise Award: Alex Paen, Founder & President, Telco Productions, Inc.
- Award for Excellence, Television Program, Special or Series: Inside Edition, (the #1 syndicated newsmagazine, produced and distributed by CBS Media Ventures)
NATPE’s Iris Awards were created to recognize best-in-class executives, program producers, creators, talent and content that makes a significant impact on the industry and our culture. In 2021 the organization once again honors a very select group who demonstrate excellence in the world of the broadcasting industry. The awards luncheon will take place as part of NATPE’s Station Group Summit, a yearly fixture that takes place within the overall NATPE Miami event. Session programming for the Station Group Summit, including keynotes from leaders in the industry, will be released in the coming month.
Also in attendance to present, or accept the awards are:
- Deborah Norville (anchor of Inside Edition)
- Zeeko Zaki (star of Wolf Entertainment/Universal Television’s CBS series FBI)
- Elliot Wolf (EVP digital for Wolf Entertainment)
More presenters will be confirmed shortly.
