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Louis Gossett, Jr. Added to NAMIC Vision Awards Line-Up
Wednesday April 5, 11:00 am ET
Stars Lend Their Support for One-of-a-Kind Awards Ceremony Honoring
the Cable Industry's Commitment to Programming Diversity
LOS ANGELES, April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Oscar winning actor Louis
Gossett, Jr. has been added to the list of presenters for the 12th
Annual NAMIC Vision Awards. Gina M. Holland, CEO of Ruby Red, Inc.,
the show's executive producer confirmed Gossett's appearance at the
April 18, 2006 ceremony.
The NAMIC Vision Awards is the only awards program recognizing the
cable industry's commitment to creating original, multi-ethnic
content that represents the diverse spectrum of its viewers.
The recipient of multiple acting accolades, including Golden Globes,
Emmys, and People's Choice Awards, Gossett stars in USA Network's
science fiction series, "Stargate SG-1." Currently, Gossett is
developing a nonprofit foundation aimed at creating entertainment
that promotes education and awareness of issues relating to racism,
ignorance and societal apathy.
"I'm honored to work with people, like Lou Gossett who recognize the
importance of diversity in the cable industry and are lending their
time by participating in this charitable event, said Holland, "The
Vision Awards is a show that's about inclusion and I salute the
talent, cable operators and networks for their commitment to
diversity."
Additional presenters confirmed to date include Irene Bedard, Robert
Gossett, Ernie Hudson, Justina Machado, Kyle Massey, Zahn McClarnon,
Carlos Mencia, Cesar Milan, Shelly Morrison, Arthel Neville, Gina
Ravera, Corey Reynolds, Ashley Tisdale and Kym Whitley. Comedian D.L.
Hughley will host the ceremony, which takes place at Beverly Hills'
Regent Beverly Wilshire. Emmy winning casting director and producer
Robi Reed of Robi Reed Entertainment serves as Honorary Chair.
A record thirty networks are vying for NAMIC Vision Awards, which are
presented in 11 programming categories. Additionally, NAMIC's most
coveted honors, the Legacy, North Star and Quasar Awards will be
presented to Vision Awards founder, Kyle Bowser (Lifetime's "For One
Night"), Tony Award winning actor and filmmaker, Ruben Santiago-
Hudson (HBO's "Lackawanna Blues") and Turner Broadcasting System Inc.
respectively. DiversityInc ranked Turner Broadcasting System at #2 on
the magazine's 2005 Top 50 Company's for Diversity list.
Warner Bros. is the lead sponsor of the 12th Annual NAMIC Vision
Awards presented in partnership by the NAMIC Foundation and NAMIC --
Southern California.
For more information on the NAMIC Vision Awards, log onto
www.namic.com, or contact the NAMIC national headquarters at 212-594-
5985.
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Morjana
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060405/nyw100.html?.v=50
PRESS RELEASE
Louis Gossett, Jr. Added to NAMIC Vision Awards Line-Up
Wednesday April 5, 11:00 am ET
Stars Lend Their Support for One-of-a-Kind Awards Ceremony Honoring
the Cable Industry's Commitment to Programming Diversity
LOS ANGELES, April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Oscar winning actor Louis
Gossett, Jr. has been added to the list of presenters for the 12th
Annual NAMIC Vision Awards. Gina M. Holland, CEO of Ruby Red, Inc.,
the show's executive producer confirmed Gossett's appearance at the
April 18, 2006 ceremony.
The NAMIC Vision Awards is the only awards program recognizing the
cable industry's commitment to creating original, multi-ethnic
content that represents the diverse spectrum of its viewers.
The recipient of multiple acting accolades, including Golden Globes,
Emmys, and People's Choice Awards, Gossett stars in USA Network's
science fiction series, "Stargate SG-1." Currently, Gossett is
developing a nonprofit foundation aimed at creating entertainment
that promotes education and awareness of issues relating to racism,
ignorance and societal apathy.
"I'm honored to work with people, like Lou Gossett who recognize the
importance of diversity in the cable industry and are lending their
time by participating in this charitable event, said Holland, "The
Vision Awards is a show that's about inclusion and I salute the
talent, cable operators and networks for their commitment to
diversity."
Additional presenters confirmed to date include Irene Bedard, Robert
Gossett, Ernie Hudson, Justina Machado, Kyle Massey, Zahn McClarnon,
Carlos Mencia, Cesar Milan, Shelly Morrison, Arthel Neville, Gina
Ravera, Corey Reynolds, Ashley Tisdale and Kym Whitley. Comedian D.L.
Hughley will host the ceremony, which takes place at Beverly Hills'
Regent Beverly Wilshire. Emmy winning casting director and producer
Robi Reed of Robi Reed Entertainment serves as Honorary Chair.
A record thirty networks are vying for NAMIC Vision Awards, which are
presented in 11 programming categories. Additionally, NAMIC's most
coveted honors, the Legacy, North Star and Quasar Awards will be
presented to Vision Awards founder, Kyle Bowser (Lifetime's "For One
Night"), Tony Award winning actor and filmmaker, Ruben Santiago-
Hudson (HBO's "Lackawanna Blues") and Turner Broadcasting System Inc.
respectively. DiversityInc ranked Turner Broadcasting System at #2 on
the magazine's 2005 Top 50 Company's for Diversity list.
Warner Bros. is the lead sponsor of the 12th Annual NAMIC Vision
Awards presented in partnership by the NAMIC Foundation and NAMIC --
Southern California.
For more information on the NAMIC Vision Awards, log onto
www.namic.com, or contact the NAMIC national headquarters at 212-594-
5985.
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Morjana
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