Television Academy Announces Winners of the 75th Engineering, Science and Technology Emmys

NVISION CEO Birney Dayton will receive this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award

75th anniversary Emmy statuette
Courtesy of Television Academy

Emmys aren’t just about actors, writers, directors and craftspeople, they also honor television inventors and pioneers, and the Television Academy has chosen those individuals they will recognize for their 75th year.

Birney Dayton, NVISION entrepreneur and a major innovator in the world of television’s use of fiber optics, will receive the Charles F. Jenkins Lifetime Achievement Award from the industry.

“Advancements in technology are a fundamental part of television production and greatly contribute to the elevation of the storytelling process,” said Frank Scherma, Chair of the Television Academy. “We are honored to recognize these distinguished and talented engineers, scientists and technologists who are at the forefront of pioneering fundamental advancements in television and storytelling.”

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