PRESS RELEASE: Fandom-Wide Laurie Awards Seeking Juror Applicants, Submissions

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Attached is the press release for the Inaugural Laurie Awards.

Named after series creator Lauren Faust, the Laurie Awards are a celebration of the wonderfully talented artists in the My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic fandom, and the collaborations that they have made. Unlike the Oscars or the Grammys, there is no lavish show designed to waste three and a half hours of your life. This is to give credit where credit is due, and to give merit to outstanding collaborations made by all of the excellent talent in this fandom.
 

In short, the Laurie is an award given for outstanding achievement in a particular field of a fanmade audio or animation production. The award is decided by a jury of voters currently involved in some aspect with the creative industry, either as workers, artists, critics, etc. Each juror is screened prior to being named to the jury, thus preventing foul play of any sort, keeping this process a private matter, and withholding the possibilities of this becoming a popularity contest. All projects, big and small, have an equal opportunity in this event.
 

The Laurie Committee is currently seeking Juror Applicants until 11:59 PM, PDT, on Sunday, November 3rd, 2013. The Juror Application Form may be accessed here: http://tolu.na/19EzRvm

We will be accepting project submissions until 11:59 PM, PDT, on Tuesday, December 31st, 2013. The Project Submission Form may be accessed here: http://tolu.na/ZRfd9J
 

Please read the attached press release for all further information on the Laurie Awards, including a full list of categories, rules, and regulations.
 

Many thanks for your time,

Laurie Award Head Chair

Laurie Awards -- Press Release, October, 27th, 2013 - Copy.pdf

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Bumping, as the topic has just been unhidden and given moderator approval for distribution. Hope you consider submitting a project or joining the jurors!

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There are just three days left for you to apply to become a juror! Applications will close on Sunday at midnight pacific time! We're hoping to get a video up to help spread the word!