WITHOUT A TRACE, THE SIMPSONS, THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW

AMONG 2004 EMA WINNERS

Daryl Hannah and Willie Nelson also Honored ____________________________________________________________

HOLLYWOOD, Calif.-The Day After Tomorrow, Without A Trace, The Simpsons, Braceface, EnviroMysteries, Joan of Arcadia, My Wife & Kids, The Meatrix, and The Corporation were winners at the 14th Annual Environmental Media Awards held on Wednesday, November 17th at The Ebell of Los Angeles. Celebrities from film, television and music were among the more than 800 guests at the gala event sponsored by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. The Environmental Media Association (EMA) Awards recognize the creative teams behind television, film and music productions that expand public awareness of environmental issues.

The prestigious Board of Directors Ongoing Commitment Award was presented to Daryl Hannah. The Ongoing Commitment Award is EMA's highest honor. Hannah is an environmental activist who walks the walk, by living on solar power, cultivating organic gardens, adopting unwanted and abused animals, and driving clean burning bio-diesel vehicles.

The Missions in Music Award was given to the dedicated humanitarian and environmentalist, Willie Nelson. This highly respected musician received the honor for his passionate take on activism and dedicated commitment to family farms and environmental causes. Willie has used his talent and influence to protect our natural resources, strengthen family farming communities and to promote sustainable and organic farming.

A special Community Service Award was given to KNBC (Channel 4), Fritz Coleman, and the "4 Our Planet" campaign. The campaign was implemented to bring environmental issues and awareness to the forefront of KNBC viewers' collective consciousness. The segments examine numerous environmental issues, provide information on subjects like the dangers of storm drain pollution, the proper recycling of used motor oil and computers, as well as offering environmental lifestyle and factoid tips for living a "greener" life.

Without A Trace "Exposure" won for TV Episodic Drama. The Simpsons "The Fat And The Furriest" was the winner in the TV Episodic Comedy category. The EMA Award for Children's TV Animated went to Braceface "Ms. Spitz Goes To Warsch & Stone." EnviroMysteries "Breaking The Mold" won for Children's TV Live Action. The Day After Tomorrow was awarded the EMA for Feature Film. The Documentary Short Award went to The Meatrix. The Corporation won the Documentary Feature Award. EMA presented the Turner Drama Award to Joan of Arcadia "Bringeth it On." The Turner Comedy Award was given to My Wife & Kids "He's Having A Baby" Both Turner Award recipients represent the television episodes that best addressed the issues relating to population growth. Past winners of the Turner Prize included 3rd Rock from the Sun, Boston Public, Chicago Hope, ER, Everwood, Home Improvement, NYPD Blue and That 70's Show.

Unlike any other Hollywood Award Ceremony, this one was the merging of culinary excellence with organic responsibility. In keeping with EMA's commitment to honor and respect the planet, the dinner was an excellent organic experience prepared by LA's top celebrity chefs. The talents of Akasha Richmond (Akasha's Visionary Cuisine), Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger (Border Grill & Ciudad), Mark Peel (Campanile), Louis Pechan (The Ebell of Los Angeles), Benjamin Ford (Ford's Filling Station), Suzanne Tracht (Jar), Joe Miller (Joe's), Ann Gentry (Real Food Daily), Christopher Blobaum (Wilshire), Govind Armstrong (Table 8) and Jim Whitney (Whole Foods Market) complimented the celebration for the entertainment and environmental communities. The chefs' menus were prepared with food donated by Earthbound Farm, Organic Prairie Family of Farms, Organic Valley Family of Farms, and Whole Foods Market. The event continued EMA's tradition of a hip, fun scene that also educates and inspires.

The EMA Awards Ceremony was also a showcase for all things green --- from an environmentally themed silent auction, to the keepsake Tribute/Green Business Journals on 100% recycled paper with soy ink, and the use of cloth banners and signs. While elegant, the star-studded event succeeded in incorporating environmental concerns whenever possible. The Los Angeles Conservation Corps facilitated recycling & resource recovery. A concerted effort was made by all to conserve, reuse, renew and recycle. All food items not served were donated to Angel Harvest, Inc. and distributed to local shelters. A special lane of traffic was created in front of the venue to accommodate the many presenters and other attendees who arrived in a Toyota Prius.

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. (TMS) Inc. was the Presenting Sponsor of the EMA Awards. Toyota operates under a global Earth Charter that promotes environmental responsibility, recognizing the need for comprehensive approaches to the effective use of resources and the suppression of pollution and global warming. Toyota is the recognized leader in hybrid technology with the high-mileage, low-emissions Prius and the upcoming Lexus RX 400h and Toyota Highlander Hybrid sport utility vehicles. BP and Eddie Bauer were the Partner Sponsors; BP with their commitment to solar, low sulfur fuel and alternative energy makes them a stand out in their field; and Eddie Bauer, the premium outdoor-inspired casual wear brand offering distinctive clothing, accessories and home furnishings for men and women that reflect a modern interpretation of the company's unique outdoor heritage. Other event sponsors included: 20th Century Fox, Baldwin/Cohen Films, Bonterra Vineyards, Butte Creek Brewing Co., CAA, Earthbound Farm, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Guess? Inc., KNBC/NBC Universal, Organic Valley Family of Farms, Organic Vintners, The Patron Spirits Co., Rodale, Inc., Rudolf Steiner Foundation, Sempra Energy, Shakers Vodka, SILK, Silversea Cruises, Southern California Edison, Tiffany & Co., Trinity Springs Water, Virgin Atlantic Airways, The Walt Disney Co., Warner Bros., Whole Foods Market and Wolaver's Organic Beer.

The Environmental Media Association is a non-profit 501(c)3. EMA's mission is to mobilize the entertainment industry in a global effort to educate people about environmental issues and inspire them into action.