The Upper Midwest Emmy Awards are a division of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The Minnesota division was founded in 1973. In addition to granting the Upper Midwest Emmy Awards, this division awards scholarships, honors industry veterans at the Silver Circle Celebration, conducts National Student Television Awards of Excellence, has a free research and a nationwide job bank. The chapter also participates in judging Emmy entries at the regional and national levels.

The academy is divided into the following boundaries and encompasses the states of Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, parts of Nebraska and Wisconsin. These boundaries are responsible for the submission of television broadcast materials presented for awards considerations.

The Board of Governors is a working board which work together collaboratively to ensure the best interests of the membership.

Carol Rueppel, President KMSP/WFTC, Eden Prairie

Jason DeRusha, Vice President WCCO, Minneapolis

Shari Lamke, Treasurer tpt/KTCA, St. Paul

Ken Stone, Secretary University of Minnesota, Woodbury

Bridget Breen, Regional Vice President KTIV, Sioux City