Complex sentence: In 2002, Niles was made a member of The Academy of Digital Television Pioneers, a select group of 200 individuals who have played a significant role in the decade-long effort that has made digital television a reality for consumers.
Split into simpler sentences: In 2002, Niles was made a member of The Academy of Digital Television Pioneers. The (DTV) Academy--is a select group of 200 individuals who have played a significant role in the decade-long effort that has made digital television a reality for consumers.