“Never Too Late?” Free Premiere Screening 6/21

"Never Too Late?" Free Premiere Screening 6/21

By Wayne Freedman
Awards Chair & National Trustee

Becoming transgender is a highly controversial social issue.

Four in ten Americans know a transgender person, but it continues to be an uncomfortable, misunderstood, and sometimes taboo subject. Half of Americans do not approve for reasons ranging from religion to education to politics.

Never Too Late? tells the story of 76-year-old Stephanie Haskins, the oldest-known American to undergo gender affirmation surgery. She began making that change at age 72.

The people behind this documentary are all well-known to NATAS in Northern California. Emmy® Award producer Joyce Mitchell produced it. Retired ABC7 reporter and 54-time recipient Wayne Freedman co-wrote the work, conducted interviews, and did the narration. Former Emmy® Chapter president Steve Shlisky edited. Emmy® Award-winning photographer Ken Day did the shooting. NATAS governor Toby Momtaz also helped produce the production.

One of every 100 Americans is transgender. Their desire is as old as humanity itself. Yet, many transgender people remain in the closet for fear of violence, stigma, and discrimination.

Before becoming Stephanie, Steve Haskins had been a successful Sacramento television executive, husband, and father. From the early teens, he knew he was different, but denied it for seven decades. That led to depression, a late-life suicide attempt, and then intense
psychotherapy. Finally, Steve had an epiphany. He realized he was really a woman born into the wrong body.

Steve Haskins felt obliged to become his more authentic self.

For three years, Steve-now-Stephanie has undergone numerous drug treatments and surgeries including breast augmentation, facial feminization, the removal of her Adam’s apple, penis and testicles. She has more procedures planned. While medical insurance covers some of the work, Stephanie is paying for most of the surgeries, herself.

Her adjustments have been difficult, physically and emotionally.

While Stephanie is committed to being a radical feminist woman, she lives in a world that remains mostly reluctant to accept her. That includes her ex-wife and daughter, who feel betrayed. Their reaction is not unusual. Forty-percent of relatives reject relationships with transitioning family members.

In this documentary, Stephanie tells her story of metamorphosis, the prices she has paid, and the rewards she has reaped. If anyone wonders why a person becomes transgender and what transitioning is like, Stephanie describes it here. She is on a mission to demystify people like herself.

“If you know who I am, just on the surface that I am a transgender woman, then you know or at least have a pretty good sense of how much I had to give up for that, how much I suffered. And, by God, you damn well better respect me enough to call me by my name,” she says.

Stephanie Haskins is a compelling and polarizing character-a human inkblot. Many viewers will see her as being courageous. Other viewers will conclude that she is selfish or delusional. And some will simply gain a new understanding and empathy for transgender people. The recurring theme of this documentary asks, “What does it take to make a woman?”

Ultimately, the viewer decides.

Reserve a spot here: “Never Too Late?” Free Premiere Screening Tickets, Wed, Jun 21, 2023 at 5:30 PM | Eventbrite 

2023 NATAS Governor Service Medallion Award

Susan A. Bradley and Devin Fehely receive the Governors' Service Medallion at the 2023 SF Emmy®️ Gala (Photo/Mike Moya)

2023 NATAS Governor Service Medallion Award

By: Michael Moya / MOYAfotografx, past Governor, Laney College Instructor

This year NATAS awarded two recipients for the 2023 Governors Service Medallion Award. Devin Fehely, CBS Bay Area KPIX and Susan A. Bradley, Susan A. Bradley Photography.

Susan A. Bradley is an active NATAS member and Governor. Susan set a precedent as the first student Governor for the San Francisco/Northern California NATAS chapter. Because of her continual contribution as a photographer for the chapter Susan was nominated for the 2023 Governors Service Medallion .

Susan started her photography training as a Black & White film photographer in the Laney College Professional Photography Program in 2010. Completing all of the introduction classes in professional photography, Susan was recognized as an acclaimed Black & White Photographer. She has exhibited locally in numerous exhibitions with her Black & White photography.

Continuing in the advanced Professional Photography Program at Laney, Susan started her photography career working as a still and video photographer. She has completed all of the required photography courses for her AS degree at Laney College. Susan has also contributed to the Laney College Photography program as a senior photographer and Instructional Assistant under the mentorship and instruction of Michael Moya of MOYAfotografx. Susan started shooting the NATAS Gala and the Gold & Silver Circle awards in 2017 as one of Michael’s leading photographers. As active Governor Susan is now the current Director of Photography for these annual award events. 

Introduced to DSLR video, Susan started her training in the Laney College Media department under the guidance and instruction of Steve ShliskySusan has completed nearly all of the Media courses as well. She also assists Steve in his Documentary and Beginning Video Production Classes. Susan also films the live Laney Theatre Productions and photographs the rehearsals for use in their social media promotions and actor’s portfolios. Her work includes Macbeth; Disbelief; Art is Useless When You are Being Mauled by a Bear, Diedre the Queer Queen. Susan has developed her skills as an editor and camera person in both still and video mediums in both analog and digital formats. With a full schedule as a student, teaching assistant and professional photographer, Susan still finds time to contribute her photography services to the NATAS organization. Her dedication and commitment have been recognized by the chapter with the 2023 NATAS Governors Service Medallion! Says Susan “I am so honored to receive this along with outstanding Governor Devin Fehely. I couldn’t have done this without Mike and Steve!”

“Susan is not only a fast learner, able to grasp concepts about video production, but able to distill them to others. I have seen her gain such confidence in her skill sets that I trust her to work one-on-one with my production students,” Steve Shlisky. Susan continues as mentee of Michael Moya, past Governor, and Steve Shlisky past President, Chair of the Activities and Programs Committee, and Treasure as her mentors. Congratulations Susan with this Award of Excellence!

Link to Devin Fehely Service Medallion article. 

 

What a night! What a crowd! What a show! Emmy Gala in San Francisco is huge success

What a night! What a crowd! What a show! Emmy Gala in San Francisco is huge success

All smiles, a thumbs up, and plenty of good times for 2023 Emmy®️ SF gala goers (Photo/Susan A. Bradley)

By Brooks Jarosz
President, NATAS SF/NorCal

Memories were made when 342 Emmy® statues were handed out to 244 people in recognition of hard work, creativity and television excellence! It was one for the record books.

A sold-out crowd of 600 people packed the Hilton San Francisco Union Square Grand Ballroom on June 3, for the 52nd Annual Northern California Area Emmy® Awards 2022-2023.

It was thrilling to see the smiling faces, hear the personal stories and share the stage with talented professionals.

Highlights this year included a giant replica Emmy® statue, a 360 camera for fun photos, a comedian, and celebratory glasses of sparkling wine. Make sure to check out the photos from the event taken by our five photographers here as well as the livestream broadcast recording.

It was truly a night of excitement, laughter and comradery among colleagues, markets and our Chapter’s region. Thank you to everyone who attended and congratulations to all of the Emmy®️ recipients!

Among them, Victor Nieto, KCRA 3, Sacramento, took home six awards. Johnathon Bartell and Rory Ward of ABC 10 KXTV, Jason Marks of KCRA 3, and Samuel Potter of Frist Light Media all received five. Also with five, topping the Spanish contest, Andea Igliozzi, KUVS Univision 19 followed by Christian Vázquez-Garcia, also from Univision 19, with four. The full list can be found here.

While the Emmy® is awarded to individuals, there is competition among stations. Sacramento outdid the San Francisco stations this year with 15 for KCRA 3/Estrella TV, and 12 for ABC 10 KXTV. The Spanish contest was split with seven each for KUVS Univision 19, Sacramento and Telemundo Area de la Bahia KSTS in San Jose. I can’t wait to see what stations are going to come out on top next year!

Pamela Young was the prestigious Governor's Award recipient at the 2023 SF Emmy®️ Gala (Photo/Susan A. Bradley)

I was truly honored to present the prestigious Governors’ Award to Pamela Young, a journalist, producer, program host and Chapter Trustee from KHON in Hawaii. It’s the highest honor a regional chapter can award for years of service and valuable contributions. I also presented Past President Randy Forsman with the Presidential Emmy® and lifetime gold membership card. Both Young and Foresman have been instrumental in guiding and leading our Chapter and volunteering their time and energy for the benefit of all members. Additionally, the Governors’ Service Medallion was bestowed upon Susan A. Bradley of Susan A. Bradley Photography and Devin Fehely of CBS Bay Area KPIX.

Chapter Governor Susan Bradley Accepts the Governors’ Medallion from Chapter President Brooks Jarosz.

Devin Fehely and his fresh minted gold Service Medallion

Susan Bradley shows off her Governors’ Medallion to her mentors Steve Shlisky (left) and Mike Moya (right).

This year, comedian Gina Stahl-Haven cracked some jokes to keep things entertaining as the mistress of ceremonies. And Michael Hatfield jumped in with his music to play on and off presenters and recipients. A big thank you to Len Ramirez of CBS Bay Are KPIX who announced and pronounced with precision all of this year’s nominees.

Behind the scenes, Executive Director Darryl Compton produced the show with Past President Randy Foresman stepping in to direct in a pinch. Video production was done by San Francisco Media Group with editing by Activities/Programs Chair Steve Shlisky and graphics by Paula Marcheschi of KGO ABC7. Hats off to all of them and the Board of Governors’ members who stepped up to make the night possible!

We’re always looking for feedback on what you liked or what can be done to improve the Emmy Awards experience.

Please fill out our member survey and let us know what you want from your Chapter. Also, if you’re interested in getting involved, send me an email: brooks@emmysf.tv

Cheers!

Brooks Jarosz

President, NATAS SF/NorCal

2023 SF Emmy Gala Ballroom (Photo/Susan A. Bradley)
Emmy®️ gala goers greeted by #emmysf photo just outside main ballroom (Photo/Susan A. Bradley)
Panoramic view of the red carpet area getting ready ahead of 2023 SF Emmy®️ Gala celebration (Photo/Susan A. Bradley)
2023 SF Emmy®️ Gala (Photo/Susan A. Bradley)
2023 SF Emmy®️ Gala (Photo/Susan A. Bradley)
2023 SF Emmy®️ Gala (Photo/Susan A. Bradley)
2023 SF Emmy®️ Gala (Photo/Susan A. Bradley)
2023 SF Emmy®️ Gala (Photo/Susan A. Bradley)
2023 SF Emmy®️ Gala (Photo/Susan A. Bradley)
2023 SF Emmy®️ Gala (Photo/Susan A. Bradley)
2023 SF Emmy®️ Gala (Photo/Susan A. Bradley)
2023 SF Emmy®️ Gala (Photo/Susan A. Bradley)
2023 SF Emmy®️ Gala (Photo/Susan A. Bradley)
2023 SF Emmy®️ Gala (Photo/Susan A. Bradley)
2023 SF Emmy®️ Gala (Photo/Susan A. Bradley)
2023 SF Emmy®️ Gala (Photo/Susan A. Bradley)
2023 SF Emmy®️ Gala (Photo/Susan A. Bradley)
2023 SF Emmy®️ Gala (Photo/Susan A. Bradley)
Susan A. Bradley and Devin Fehely receive the Governors' Service Medallion at the 2023 SF Emmy®️ Gala (Photo/Mike Moya)

Regional Roundup June – San Francisco Bay Area

REGIONAL ROUNDUP June - San Francisco Bay Area

CONGRATULATIONS, 2023 Emmy® Award recipients!

Congratulations to all of the 2023 Northern California Area Emmy Award recipients, especially everyone representing the San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose television market!
 
The June 3 Emmy Awards Gala, held in San Francisco’s Union Square at the San Francisco Hilton Union Square, was a sold-out success with more than 600 people attending. As far as station tally totals in our market, the most went to KSTS Telemundo 48 in San Jose, tying for a total of seven in the Chapter with KUVS Univision 19 in Sacramento. Also, congratulations to market representatives and our Board of Governors’ colleagues, Susan A. Bradley of Susan A. Bradley Photography and Devin Fehely of CBS Bay Area KPIX upon being awarded this year’s Governors’ Service Medallion. Congratulations again to ALL recipients throughout our Chapter, and a special thanks to everyone from throughout the Chapter who traveled to the Bay Area to join us for this year’s gala. 

Pam Moore Announces Retirement

Veteran KRON 4 anchor Pam Moore, who joined the station in 1991, announced her retirement June 6. Moore has been one of the main evening anchors for the station since she began in March of that year. A Detroit native, Moore anchored at the station with the likes of Catherine Heenan, Vicki Liviakis, Suzanne Shaw, Wendy Tokuda, Tom Sinkovitz, Ken Wayne and the late Pete Wilson. While her last newscast as an anchor will be in late June, Moore will remain with the station to work on special projects. She was inducted into the Chapter’s distinguished Silver Circle in 2010.

NBC Bay Area Photographer Graduates

He’s been burning the midnight oil and for a very good reason. Veteran Bay Area photojournalist Michael Horn went back to college and has earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Wildfire Science, graduating from California State University, San Marcos. He graduated on May 19. Horn plans to leverage his education in ways that elevate the journalism at KNTV NBC Bay Area and to educate the public on relevant topics such as wildfire prevention, protection, and natural resource topics. He will continue coursework with the university this fall, when he begins a Masters program with the University of Idaho along the same subject matter. It should be no wonder if you’ve heard of Horn: currently serving the station as director of photography for special projects, he has been with NBC Bay Area since 2014. Previously, he worked for KGO-TV in San Francisco from 1998 to 2008 and for KION/KCBA in Salinas-Monterey from 1995 to 1998.

Congratulations to Our Region 2 Edward R. Murrow Award Winners!

Congratulations to Our Region 2 Edward R. Murrow Award Winners!

By Kevin Wing
Chapter Vice President, San Francisco

Late spring signals that it is time for awards season once again here in our Chapter, with the 52nd Northern California Area Emmy® Awards Gala in San Francisco on June 3. But, before we get to the Emmys, we have another distinguished honor to spotlight first – the 2023 Edward R. Murrow Awards.

Throughout May, and week by week, organizers of the Edward R. Murrow Awards have announced the regional winners of this year’s competition. The San Francisco/Northern California Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences represents Region 2 for the Murrow honors.

Congratulations to our Region 2 winners!

TELEVISION/LARGE MARKET

Continuing Coverage

“Secrets of the Camp Fire Revealed”

KXTV

Sacramento

Digital

“ABC7 | The Complete Experience”

KGO-TV

San Francisco

Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

“Golden Cage: Trapped at the U.S. and Mexico Border”

KXTV

Sacramento

Excellence in Video

“Honoring the Fallen”

KCRA

Sacramento

Excellence in Writing

“Words & Pictures: Devin Fehely Writing Composite”

KPIX-TV

San Francisco

Investigative Reporting

“Fire – Power – Money: Who’s Behind the PG&E Bailout?”

KXTV

Sacramento

News Documentary

“The Price of Care: Taken by the State”

KXTV

Sacramento

News Series

“Saving San Francisco”

KNTV

San Francisco

Podcast

“ABC7 | After the Weather with Spencer Christian”

KGO-TV

San Francisco

TELEVISION/SMALL MARKET

Breaking News Coverage

“Mauna Loa Erupts”

Hawaii News Now

Honolulu

Continuing Coverage

“Hilo Medical Center: Over Capacity and Understaffed”

Hawaii News Now

Honolulu

Digital

“Hawaii News Now”

Hawaii News Now

Honolulu

Excellence in Innovation

“Red Hill: One Year Later”

Hawaii News Now

Honolulu

Excellence in Video

“Oahu’s Most Elite Lifeguards Expand Their Reach”

Hawaii News Now

Honolulu

Excellence in Writing

“Who Was Naomi Irion?”

KOLO-TV

Reno

Feature Reporting

“Victoria’s Story”

KITV

Honolulu

Hard News

“Hilo Medical Center: Over Capacity and Understaffed”

Hawaii News Now

Honolulu

Investigative Reporting

“Pinky’s Hempire”

Hawaii News Now

Honolulu

Newscast

“Hawaii News Now First at 4:00 PM”

Hawaii News Now

Honolulu

Podcast

“’The Other Side of Paradise’ – The Alleged Russian Spy Drama Grabbing Hawaii Headlines”

Hawaii News Now

Honolulu

Overall Excellence

“Hawaii News Now”

Hawaii News Now

Honolulu

The national winners will be announced this summer. The Edward R. Murrow Awards Gala will be held Oct. 9 at Gotham Hall in New York City.

Countdown to Emmy® Awards Gala 2023

Countdown to Emmy® Awards Gala 2023

By Brooks Jarosz
President 

It’s the most exciting time of the year! The nominations are out and soon the glasses of sparkling wine and statuettes will be handed out at the 52nd Annual Northern California Area Emmy® Awards.

Tables and seats are filling up fast so get your tickets before it’s too late. The black-tie event is being held at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square on Saturday, June 3. Individual tickets are $200 for non-members and $180 for NATAS members, with rooms at the Hilton available at a special rate of $189. A cocktail reception begins at 6 p.m. followed by a four-course dinner and awards ceremony starting at 7 p.m.

This year we’re thrilled to welcome San Francisco Bay Area comedian Gina Stahl-Haven as our mistress of ceremonies. She has been performing in the comedy and improv world for over 15 years and is the 2nd Place Winner of the 2019 San Francisco International Comedy Competition. You may have caught Gina on season 17 of NBC’s America’s Got Talent where she received four yesses from the celebrity judges. Stahl-Haven is a mother, professor and storyteller who’s bound to make it a fun evening!

To enhance your gala experience, we’ve added a 360 photo booth near the Red Carpet so everyone can create memorable moments to share. There’s also a large, 8-foot tall Emmy statue created by Sacramento artist Odin Abbott especially for this year’s gala. Additionally, helping to celebrate the big night is complimentary sparkling wine from Gloria Ferrer in Sonoma. And while enjoying dinner, red and white wines are provided from Wente Vineyards in Livermore. 

Recognition is also given to Joseph Cotchett, founding partner of Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP for a generous donation to assist in funding our gala. A big thank you to all of our sponsors and those who purchased program ads to help make the event possible!

Be sure to tag us throughout the night @Emmysftv, or use #EmmySF, for a chance to be featured on our social media! 

Finally, congratulations to all our Emmy Nominees and I look forward to seeing you in person on Saturday, June 3.

Sincerely,

Brooks

Emmy – Always Larger than Life – And at the 2023 Gala – She’s Giant!

Emmy® – Always Larger than Life - And at the 2023 Gala – She’s Giant!

By Joyce Mitchell
Governor 

 

She’s 8-feet tall and for many reasons, larger than life. This year, June 3rd at the San Francisco Hilton, on full display – she truly will be larger than life! In fact, upon entering the 2023 Gala, TV professionals will be greeted by a finely crafted, giant display of the Emmy® statue.

That means everyone will get a photo-op with Emmy. Perhaps not holding her – but certainly – standing right next to her.  

The Emmy art piece weighs about 100 pounds. If she were a person, she’d be around 5- feet-two-inches tall.

The creation is by Sacramento Artist Odin Abbott. Building it has been challenging, to say the least. But given that Abbott is a 4-time Emmy Award recipient, he has a real-life model for the project. He said that makes the work an extra special honor for him.

“The Emmy Award is the highest level of acknowledgement of excellence in my field,” said Abbott, “and it’s very nice to have an actual example that I can reference as I build the statue. It’s truly an honor.”

In addition to being an experienced television editor, Abbott, for years, has run Odin Makes, a company that crafts everything that’s a little bit unusual. Robots, Godzilla costumes and Sci-Fi stuff galore.

Now, this talented artist is using his skill-set to create the larger-than-life Emmy. “The biggest challenge is the final finish,” said Abbott. “Since she’s made primarily out of foam core board, making her look like a trophy is a most interesting process. She must shine. She must be stable. So, he’s using a computer aided cutting tool, digitally making the statue into slices that can be easily assembled for this year and reassembled in years to come.”

By the way, the name Emmy comes from Immy, a nickname for a camera tube used in television. The Emmy Award statuette consists of a winged woman, representing art, holding an electron, representing science. The National Academy was formed in 1946 and the first Emmy statues were presented in 1949. All – to recognize excellence in TV.

Welcome to a piece of history.

And a giant, winged, golden statue of Emmy that awaits you. Congratulations nominees! We look forward to celebrating with you.

Regional Roundup May – Smaller Markets

REGIONAL ROUNDUP May - Smaller Markets

Cassady Velasco Promoted to News Director of KSBW Action News 8.

Cassady Velasco, the assistant news director at KSBW-TV, Hearst Television’s station serving the Monterey-Salinas TV market on California’s Central Coast, has been named news director. Velasco spent the majority of her career within Hearst Television at KSBW-TV.

“Cassady is the ideal successor to build upon the very solid foundation of our company,” said Laura Williamson, president and general manager at KSBW-TV. “She is an Emmy Award winning executive with nearly twenty years of broadcast news experience. Her exceptional work within KSBW, her local knowledge, and the expertise she has exhibited throughout her career position her well for this leadership position on our Central Coast.”

Velasco began her television journalism career as the 5 p.m. news producer at KSBW in 1999. After leaving to work as the Executive Administrative Assistant for former KSBW Action News 8 Anchor Dina Ruiz, she returned to KSBW in 2008 as the 6 p.m. news producer, a position she held for nine years. During that time, she earned an Emmy Award for breaking news coverage of the Soberanes Wildfire in Big Sur. In 2017 Velasco was promoted to Managing Editor and in 2021 to Assistant News Director.

“I have been very fortunate to have grown my career at KSBW and within Hearst Television,” said Velasco. “I look forward to continuing to work with our exceptional news team and building on KSBW’s great legacy of service to our Central Coast.”

Velasco will make the transition to News Director in June.

SOURCE >>> https://www.ksbw.com/article/cassady-velasco-named-news-director-of-ksbw-action-news-8-the-1-rated-news-and-information-source-on-californias-central-coast/43866684.

Regional Roundup May – Hawaii

REGIONAL ROUNDUP May - Hawaii

KHON Welcomes Jeffrey Mikulina

KHON officially welcomes former Blue Planet Executive Director Jeffrey Mikulina into the programming department, where he will continue to co-host the “Empowered” series of programs with  Kelly Simek. After obtaining a Masters Degree from the University of Illinois, Mikulina lobbied environmental issues as the Director of the Sierra Club, Hawai`i Chapter, and wrote for the Boston Globe, Hana Hou! Magazine, Backpacker Magazine, and other publications. As Vice Chair of the Honolulu Planning Commission and the 2005 – 2006 Honolulu Charter Commission, he authored charter amendments that require islandwide curbside recycling. Of his13 years with Blue planet, Mikulina says ” We’ve helped change the conversation about climate and passed game-changing legislation. Although we were labeled ‘magical thinkers’ by some, we took what was once impossible and hastened the day that it is inevitable.”

Reporter, Jeremy Lee, Is On The Move

KITV reporter Jeremy Lee will be moving to Hawaii Island to become the station’s Big Island correspondent.

Jeremy began his broadcast career at the ABC affiliate in Southern West Virginia and has since worked in the New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco markets. He is a graduate of UCLA’s School of Theater, Film, and Television.

High Honors: The Board of Governors’ Has Spoken

High honors: The Board of Governors’ Has Spoken

By Brooks Jarosz
President NATAS SF/NorCal

It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that we announce honors that will be bestowed upon three members of the Board of Governors of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS), San Francisco/Northern California Chapter.

With a career extending nearly five decades, Pamela Young of KHON 2 was voted to receive the Academy’s highest honor – The Governors’ Award.

Young’s longstanding dedication and devotion to the television industry has spanned several stations including KPIX 5, KQED 9, KITV 4, and KHON 2. She has served as reporter, anchor and host, but also has been active in her community in Honolulu and the Islands. Young has received 12 Regional Emmy® Awards, The Governors’ Service Medallion and Citation, and is part of the Silver Circle. Her accomplishments speak to her hard work and ongoing commitment to excellence.

The Board also wishes to recognize two members for their accomplishments and unwavering contributions with The Governors’ Service Medallion.

Susan Bradley has consistently photographed and assisted in Chapter events for seven years. She has also served on several committees, furthering our goals and membership benefits.

Devin Fehely of KPIX 5 has served on and contributed to the Awards Committee for the last six years. He has also helped lead discussions surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion.

Despite both Bradly and Fehely’s relatively short time on the Board, their outstanding efforts bear being recognized.

Presentations for these three deserving professionals will take place at the 52nd Annual Northern California Area Emmy Awards on Saturday, June 3, 2023. The gala will again be held at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square, with a reception at 6 p.m., followed by the awards presentation and a four-course dinner.

On behalf of the Board of Governors, a big CONGRATULATIONS to the honorees. Well deserved!