14th ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL MEDIA AWARDS
EVENT TO HIGHLIGHT AN ORGANIC GOURMET MENU
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          On Wednesday, November 17, 2004, the Environmental Media Association (EMA) Awards will honor the creative teams behind film and television productions that expand public awareness of environmental issues at The Ebell Club of Los Angeles.

          The 14th Annual EMA Awards are presented to recognize outstanding use of environmental themes in the following categories: Television Episodic Comedy, Television Episodic Drama, Children's Animated Television, Children's Live Action Television, Documentary Feature, Documentary Short and Feature Film. In addition, the Turner Award, initiated by the Turner Foundation, is presented to the writer(s) of a prime time television episode that best deals with the issue of population growth or the empowerment of women.

          The Awards Ceremony, which attracts a who's who list of entertainment executives and Hollywood celebrities, will, once again, highlight an organic gourmet menu and an environmentally themed silent auction.

          To celebrate the environmental message, the organic gourmet dinner will be prepared by premier Los Angeles chefs including, Akasha Richmond (Akasha's Visionary Cuisine), Susan Feniger & Mary Sue Milliken (Border Grill & Ciudad), Mark Peel (Campanile), Ben Ford (Chadwick Catering), Louis Pechan (The Ebell Club of Los Angeles), Suzanne Tracht (Jar), Joe Miller (Joe's), Govind Armstrong (Table 8), Jim Whitney (Whole Foods Market), Chris Blobaum (Wilshire) and for our vegan guests, Ann Gentry (Real Food Daily). The EMA Awards atmosphere is one that is not only hip and fun, but educational and inspiring as well.

          Some of the creatively prepared organic dishes served at last year's event included, Braised Pork and Clams, Portuguese Style; Oaxacan Chicken with Mole Negro; Coriander and Anise Crusted Salmon with Mascarpone; Jar Pot Roast with Organic Valley Beef; Tuna with Three-Color Baby Beets and Wasabi Tabiko Caviar; Savory French Toast with Olive Oil-Poached Portabella Mushrooms, Bosc Pears and Red Wine-Caramel Sauce; Moroccan Spiced Rack of Lamb with Fruited Couscous; and Grilled Chicken on Short Rib Hash with Roasted Cipollini Onion Jus.

          This year, The Board of Directors Ongoing Commitment Award will honor the highly respected actress, Daryl Hannah, for her lifelong dedication to living a sustainable and humanitarian lifestyle.

          The Missions in Music Award will be presented to Willie Nelson for his passionate take on activism and dedicated commitment to family farms and environmental causes.

          In addition a special honor will be given to KNBC and their "4 Our Planet" campaign, which launched in 2003 in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works.

          EMA was founded in 1989 by Lyn & Norman Lear and Cindy & Alan Horn with a mission to mobilize the entertainment industry in a global effort to inspire people into action. EMA works within the entertainment industry to encourage TV and film producers to weave environmental messages into scripts as well as utilizing celebrity as role models. By expanding public awareness of environmental issues, EMA stimulates solutions to Earth's most challenging environmental issues.

          Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. (TMS) Inc. is the Presenting Sponsor of this year's 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.

          BP and Eddie Bauer are Partner Sponsors; BP with their commitment to solar, ultra 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 include: Bonterra Vineyards, CAA, Earthbound Farm, Organic Valley Family of Farms, Organic Vintners, SILK, Southern California Edison, The Patron Spirits Co., Rudolf Steiner Foundation, Tiffany & Co., Trinity Springs Water, Virgin Atlantic Airways, The Walt Disney Co., Warner Bros. and Whole Foods Market.

The Environmental Media Association is a non-profit 501(c)3. Proceeds from the EMA Awards secure the future of EMA and its programs and will impact this generation and many more to come.

For ticket information, contact Levy, Pazanti & Associates 310.201.5033