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Crystal Reel Awards Pushed Aside by Hurricane

9/3/2004

Originally set for November 6, the awards gala has now been removed from this year's calendar. "We took a hard look at the situation, and realized that this is not the time to be pushing people to get their entries in," explained Mike Conrad, State President of the FMPTA. "I'm pretty sure they have more urgent things on their minds, like repairing their homes and dealing with insurance companies."

The next Crystal Reel Awards program is scheduled for June 11, 2005, and will be held at the Radisson at the Port in Cape Canaveral. "That puts the event a bit ahead of the hurricane season," said Conrad. "Considering what just happened, we think that's a good idea." The 2005 gala will cover the past two years, presenting awards for work completed between January 1, 2003 and December 31, 2004. The deadline for entries will be March 15. A new Call for Entries will be going out soon, reflecting the changes. In the meantime, entry forms are available on the website at www.fmpta.org. The competition is open to anyone who has worked in the state of Florida. Membership in the FMPTA is not a requirement to enter.

For more information, visit www.fmpta.org.

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