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Gold Circle

The Gold Circle honors media professionals who began their careers in television at least 50 years ago, either in a performing, creative, technical, or administrative role within the industry, or in a related field such as television journalism education, advertising, promotion, or public relations, with service connected to the San Francisco / Northern California Chapter.

Over the course of their 50-year career, honorees must also have made a significant contribution to the chapter.

Northern California — Gold Circle Honorees

Steve Swatt

2016, 2025

Pamela Young

2004, 2025

Jim Stimson

2008, 2023

Don Sharp

2005, 2020

David Louie

1995, 2019

James Gabbert

1990, 2017

Fred LaCosse

1988, 2016

Lee Mendelson

1988, 2015

Jim Scalem

1989, 2014

Don Knapp

2006, 2014

Belva Davis

1989, 2013

Dr. Stuart Hyde

1996, 2012

Richard Block

1999, 2010

Jan Moellering

1994, 2009

Luis Echegoyen

1994, 2008

Jack Hanson

2000, 2008

Vic Sterling

2001, 2004

Jack LaLanne

1991, 2002

Elaine LaLanne

1991, 2002

Lucille Bliss

1986, 2002

Silver Circle

The Silver Circle honors media professionals who began their careers in television at least 25 years ago, either in a performing, creative, technical, or administrative role within the industry, or in a related field such as television journalism education, advertising, promotion, or public relations, with service connected to the San Francisco / Northern California Chapter.

Over the course of their 25-year career, honorees must also have made a significant contribution to the chapter.

Northern California — Silver Circle Honorees

Steve Swatt

2016, 2025

James Stimson

2008, 2023

Don Knapp

2006, 2014

Don R. Sharp

2005, 2020

Pamela Young

2004, 2025

Vic Sterling

2001, 2004

Jack Hanson

2000, 2008

Richard Block

1999, 2010

Dr. Stuart Hyde

1996, 2012

David Louie

1995, 2019

Luis Echegoyen

1994, 2008

Elaine LaLanne

1991, 2002

Jack LaLanne

1991, 2002

James Gabbert

1990, 2017

Belva Davis

1989, 2013

Jim Scalem

1989, 2014

Fred LaCosse

1988, 2016

Lee Mendelson

1988, 2015

Lucille Bliss

1986, 2002