Silver Circle Honorees - 2009

MARK ALLEN    Since 1967 Mark Allen has been a part of the Terre Haute, Indiana television industry serving in positions ranging from master control operator to news anchor to general manager.  Mark also continues to make an impact on the community as the host for the United Cerebral Palsy Telethon.

BARRY BERNSON   A longtime Louisville broadcasting fixture, Barry Bernson has received numerous awards over the years celebrating his talent and contributions.  Barry has also been recognized by the American Federation for the Blind for narrating over 400 audio books for the blind.

LEN GOORIAN   Program host and producer Len Goorian started his career in Cincinnati in 1947.  Known for producing such long-running shows as “The Emma Lazarus Show” and “Lilias, Yoga and You,” Len is also an inductee in the Television Broadcasting Hall of Fame and is head of the American Theatre Guild in Cincinnati.

DAVE KAYLOR   An award-winning news anchor, Dave Kaylor has also been recognized for his work on a number of Columbus public affairs programs.  While he retired in 2005, he continues to serve as a political contributor for WBNS.  Dave is also the voice of the Ohio State Marching Band.

Gold Circle Honorees - 2009

CARL DAY   The voice of the National Aviation Hall of Fame, Carl Day has spent his entire career dedicated to Dayton, Ohio television.  His assignments have taken him as far as Sarajevo and Bosnia.  Carl’s achievements over the years have been so impressive that the Ohio Associated Press renamed their “Outstanding Achievement in the Field” award to the “Carl Day Award.”

MILTON METZ   Milton Metz began his broadcasting career in Louisville in 1946. His radio show Metz Here  is credited for introducing the modern day talk show format.  Since making his move to TV, Milton has been a fixture on Millionaire’s Row at the Kentucky Derby.  His charitable contributions are as long running as his career. Since 1954, Milton has been a host for the WHAS Crusade for Children telethon.