Chantilly, VA – Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT) issued a call for nominations for the 2011 Signature Accolades, the organization's most prestigious award for original cable programming. The deadline for nominations is Friday, April 15, 2011, at 5:00 pm EST. Presentation of the 2011 Accolades will take place at the WICT Signature Luncheon in conjunction with The 2011 Cable Show, on Tuesday, June 14, at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. The Signature Accolades salute excellence in cable's portrayal of women by recognizing three original television productions.
Accolades will be presented in each of the following categories:
"Our cable industry partners are producing top quality programming which present women in multifaceted, ground-breaking roles. We are delighted to pay tribute to their exemplary work through the WICT Signature Accolades," says Maria E. Brennan, WICT President & CEO.
Each submission must have premiered between January 1, 2010, and December 31, 2010. Further details and the nomination form can be found at: http://www.wict.org/programs/WICTSignatureLuncheon/Pages/SignatureAccolades.aspx
An independent awards review committee comprised of industry leaders will review all nominations and select final winners. Winners will be notified the week of April 25, 2011.
The WICT Signature Luncheon debuted at The Cable Show in 2010 in Los Angeles to a sold-out crowd. Table reservations can be ordered by clicking here: http://www.wict.org/programs/WICTSignatureLuncheon/Pages/default.aspx
WICT proudly recognizes The Style Network as the Premier Sponsor of the 2011 WICT Signature Luncheon.
About WICTFor over thirty years, Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT) has partnered with cable and telecommunications leaders to provide professional development programs, research, and services that help advance women in cable media. With over 8,100 members, WICT is the oldest and largest professional association serving women in the cable and telecommunications industry. Comcast, Rainbow/WE tv, Time Warner Cable and Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. are WICT's Strategic Partners. Please visit www.wict.org for more information.
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