Awards/Hotel Info

23rd ANNUAL REGIONAL EMMYY® AWARDS 

Saturday October 15th, 2022

Radisson Blu Mall of America - 2100 Killebrew Dr, Bloomington, MN 55425

TICKETS:

• Member Single Ticket - $150
• Member Table (Seats 10 & Includes premium seating, 2 bottles of wine and digital/print program ad): $2,000
• Non-Member Single Ticket - $275
• Non-Member Table (Seats 10 & Includes premium seating, 2 bottles of wine): $3,000

COVID POLICY: Consistent with current state and local regulations and guidance, the Upper Midwest Emmy® Chapter will not require proof of vaccination or recent negative test results to attend the 2022 Awards Ceremony. 

We will comply with any mask mandate in place in the City of Bloomington at the time of the conference. In the absence of a state or local mandate, mask-wearing will be voluntary and encouraged.

AWARDS NIGHT SCHEDULE

5:00PM – Registration opens (cash bar available)

5:30PM – Ballroom opens to seating

6:30PM – Dinner service begins

7:00PM – Gold & Silver Circle Honors dinner program

7:45PM – INTERMISSION

8:00PM – Regional Emmy® Awards

HOTEL INFORMATION

Radisson Blu Mall of America is offering our guests a special room rate of $169 + taxes for single or double occupancy. Individuals should contact the Hotel at 1-800-333-3333 or online at www.radissonblumoa.com. Use promotional code Emmy Awards Gala rate when making reservation. 

1. Use the Booking Link Provided: Emmy Awards Gala - Radisson Blu Mall of America

2. Access the Booking Window on our Main Webpage and use the Promotional Code EMAWGA

3. Call 1-800-333-3333 and Ask for the Emmy Awards Gala room block

Guests must make reservations by Wednesday, September 21st, 2022; any reservations after this date are subject to availability and at prevailing room rates.

HOTEL GUEST ROOM AMENITIES

• Complimentary Bottled Water, Coffee Makers with Coffee and Tea, Satellite Television, a Safe and a Refrigerator

• Complimentary Use of Hotel’s State-of-the-Art Fitness Center and Pool

• Complimentary Internet in Each Guestroom (5MB per Person)

• Complimentary Business Center

• 24-Hour Room Service

GALA DINNER MENU

SALAD:

• Red Oak & Power Greens (V,GF): Orange Fillets, Strawberries, Shaved Radishes and Toasted Pistachios, Champagne Dressing

ENTRÉE’CHOICES:

• Goddess Crusted Walleye: Red Lake Walleye w/ Leech Leech Lake Wild Rice Pilaf, Asparagus, Angel Carrots, Lemon Caper Sauce
• Grilled Hanger Steak (GF): Saffron Risotto, Green Beans, Beets, Onion Confit
• Angel Hair Pesto (VN): Portobello Mushrooms, Basil Pesto, Sweet Mini Peppers, Heirloom Cherry Tomato, Shaved Parmesan

DESSERT:

• Turtle Cheesecake
• Flourless Chocolate Torte (GF)

COVID AWARENESS

We are closely monitoring COVID information from the CDC and state health departments across the region. That information includes infection rates, vaccination rates and mitigation recommendations. 

Consistent with current state and local regulations and guidance, the Upper Midwest Emmy® Foundation will not require proof of vaccination or recent negative test results to attend the 2022 Upper Midwest Emmy® Awards Ceremony. 

We will comply with any mask mandate in place in the City of Minneapolis at the time of the event. In the absence of a state or local mandate, mask-wearing will be voluntary but encouraged.

UPPER MIDWEST EMMY® GALA LIMITED LIABILITY WAIVER

The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is reported to be extremely contagious. The state of medical knowledge is evolving, but the virus is believed to spread from person-to-person contact and/or by contact with contaminated surfaces and objects, and even possibly in the air. People reportedly can be infected and show no symptoms and therefore spread the disease. Evidence has shown that COVID-19 can cause serious and potentially life threatening illness and even death . 

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences – Upper Midwest Foundation cannot prevent you from becoming exposed to, contracting, or spreading COVID-19 while attending its events and/or entering onto premises where NATAS events are held.

It is not possible to prevent against the presence of the disease. Therefore, if you choose to attend an event organized by NATAS and enter onto premises where its conferences are held, you may be exposing yourself to and/or increasing your risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19.

BY PURCHASING TICKETS TO THIS EVENT, YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND LAWSUIT/LIABILITY WAIVER.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK:  I have read and understood the above warning concerning COVID-19. I hereby choose to accept the risk of contracting COVID-19 for myself in order to attend The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences – Upper Midwest Chapter and enter venue premises. Upper Midwest Emmy® Awards is of such value to me that I accept the risk of being exposed to, contracting, and/or spreading COVID-19 in order to attend in person.

WAIVER OF LAWSUIT/LIABILITY: I hereby forever release and waive my right to bring suit against The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences – Upper Midwest Chapter and its owners, officers, board of governors, managers, officials, trustees, agents, employees, or other representatives for fault in connection with exposure, infection, and/or spread of COVID-19 related to attending its event . I understand that this waiver means I give up my right to bring any claim based on negligence, including for personal injuries, death, disease or property losses, or any other loss, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen.

CHOICE OF LAW: I understand and agree that the law of the State of Minnesota will apply to this contract.

I HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ALL PROVISIONS OF THIS RELEASE, AND FREELY AND KNOWINGLY ASSUME THE RISK AND WAIVE MY RIGHTS CONCERNING LIABILITY AS DESCRIBED ABOVE:

UPPER MIDWEST EMMY® GALA EVENT GUEST CODE OF CONDUCT

A code of conduct is a collection of rules and regulations that include what is and is not acceptable or expected behavior.

Based on our common set of beliefs in the value of live event experiences we know to be true, as stakeholders we all have a role to play in the mitigation of risk. The code of conduct below is meant to serve as a reminder and inspiration to know that if we all collectively respect the significance of this contribution, we are by definition advocating for the well-being of our fellow global citizens and our industry.

Before Leaving Home

• Follow relevant guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), or your local health authority.
• Adhere to government issued travel restrictions and guidance issued by the region you will be travelling to and the region you are traveling from.
• Evaluate your own health and that of people you are in close contact with; contact the meeting/event organizers if you have concerns.
• Stay home if you feel sick.

On-site During the Event 

• Immediately leave the event at any time, if you feel unwell or are experiencing flu-like symptoms.

Post-event

Based on current contact tracing advice from many health authorities, if you test positive for COVID-19 up to 14 days after returning home, please contact the meeting/event organizers to advise them. Info@midwestemmys.org or call 952-381-7494.