THE 2004 AFTRA AWARDS
PITTSBURGH (May 5, 2004)The Awards Committee of the AFTRA Board of Directors is now accepting nominations for five new awards to be presented at our June membership meeting, June 14th.
The AFTRA Pittsburgh Awards were created to recognize important work inside and outside our union that has improved the lives of working AFTRAns .
Nominations will be accepted in the following categories:
Community Ally Award - Special recognition for an individual (s) or group outside of AFTRA furthering the cause of working members.
Top Broadcast Manager - Recognizing the manager who has worked to promote the welfare of his employees.
Top Freelance Producer - Given to the producer who has worked to create union jobs.
Top Elected Official - Given to the elected official who has worked for the betterment of union workers and their families.
AFTRA Lifetime Achievement Award - Given to the AFTRAn who has worked throughout her or his career for the advancement of our union and whose professional accomplishments have brought pride to all AFTRAns.
All AFTRA members in good standing are eligible to make nominations. The name(s) of the nominee and an explanation of why the nomination is being made should be forwarded to
The AFTRA Awards Committee
625 Stanwix Street, Suite 2007
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Or via email to nbarron@aftra.com
The deadline for nominations is May 28, 2004