Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award

Delta Apparel Elects New Member to Board of Directors

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Monday, May 1, 2023

Delta Apparel, Inc. (NYSE American: DLA), a leading provider of core activewear, lifestyle apparel, and on-demand digital print strategies, today announced the election of Dr. Bill C. Hardgrave to its Board of Directors.

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  • Delta Apparel, Inc. (NYSE American: DLA), a leading provider of core activewear, lifestyle apparel, and on-demand digital print strategies, today announced the election of Dr. Bill C. Hardgrave to its Board of Directors.
  • He brings to Delta Apparel an established record of strategic leadership and innovation across a variety of industries and organizations ranging from entrepreneurial start-up companies to some of the country’s largest universities.
  • Robert W. Humphreys, Delta Apparel’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are excited to welcome Dr. Hardgrave to our Board of Directors.
  • His extensive business and leadership experience will bring a valuable perspective to our Board and should greatly benefit our shareholders.

MIPI Alliance Announces Honorees in 10th Annual Membership Awards Ceremony

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

The MIPI Alliance , an international organization that develops interface specifications for mobile and mobile-influenced industries, today announced the recipients of the 2022 MIPI Alliance Membership Awards for their outstanding contributions and leadership.

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  • The MIPI Alliance , an international organization that develops interface specifications for mobile and mobile-influenced industries, today announced the recipients of the 2022 MIPI Alliance Membership Awards for their outstanding contributions and leadership.
  • MIPI’s 10th annual awards ceremony took place last week in conjunction with MIPI Member Meeting #62 in Lisbon, Portugal.
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    MIPI Alliance 10th Annual Membership Award Recipients (Photo: Business Wire)
    “It is primarily because of the intense commitment of our growing membership that MIPI Alliance is able to succeed in our mission to deliver the interface specifications necessary to create state-of-the-art, innovative mobile-connected devices,” said Sanjiv Desai, chair of the MIPI Alliance.
  • An awards and recognition committee appointed by the MIPI Board of Directors reviews and recommends nominees, and the board approves the final honorees.

Winners Announced for the 2023 JUNO Opening Night Awards Presented by Music Canada

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Sunday, March 12, 2023

EDMONTON, AB, March 12, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) paid tribute to the artists and industry veterans at the top of Canada's music scene this evening at the 2023 JUNO Opening Night Awards Presented by Music Canada, inside the Edmonton Convention Centre.

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  • EDMONTON, AB, March 12, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) paid tribute to the artists and industry veterans at the top of Canada's music scene this evening at the 2023 JUNO Opening Night Awards Presented by Music Canada, inside the Edmonton Convention Centre.
  • FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS AT THE 2023 JUNO OPENING NIGHT AWARDS PRESENTED BY MUSIC CANADA INCLUDING BIOGRAPHIES AND IMAGES, GO TO WWW.JUNO AWARDS.CA .
  • The Weeknd has now amassed 21 wins in just a decade, surpassing the legendary Celine Dion and tying Bryan Adams as the second most decorated JUNO Award winner of all time.
  • Ron Sakamoto, renowned country music manager and promoter, was awarded the Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award for his significant contributions to music and the artists who create it.

Kuke Music Recording Catalogue Wins Coveted 2023 International Classical Music Awards in Two Categories

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

BEIJING, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kuke Music Holding Limited ("Kuke" or the "Company") (NYSE: KUKE), a leading classical music service platform in China with 3 million audio and video music tracks, announced that the Company's representing recording catalogue has won the coveted 2023 International Classical Music Awards ("ICMA") in two categories – of Solo Instrument and Video Opera.

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  • BEIJING, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kuke Music Holding Limited ("Kuke" or the "Company") (NYSE: KUKE), a leading classical music service platform in China with 3 million audio and video music tracks, announced that the Company's representing recording catalogue has won the coveted 2023 International Classical Music Awards ("ICMA") in two categories – of Solo Instrument and Video Opera.
  • These award-winning recordings, via Kuke Music, are currently available to over 800 universities, libraries, institutions and schools in China.
  • ICMA represents the benchmark for high quality recordings and the recognition of the value of the recording catalogue.
  • As award season for classical music gradually unveils, Kuke Music's distributing catalogue shows another promising year.

PA Consulting's design team received three awards at Industrial Designers Society of America Awards

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PA Consulting (PA), the consultancy that's bringing ingenuity to life, has been honored with three awards at the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) Awards during the International Design Conference in Seattle.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PA Consulting (PA), the consultancy that's bringing ingenuity to life, has been honored with three awards at the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) Awards during the International Design Conference in Seattle.
  • Additionally our Office for Zero Emissions EV ChargePoint design was the recipient of the IDSA Bronze award in the Concepts & Speculative Design category.
  • PA unveiled the design for the EV chargepoint last year at the COP26 conference in Glasgow.
  • Finally, PA design expert Kelsey Leppek won the IDSA Student Merit Award for the West District.

Member Achievements, Contributions Recognized at Ninth Annual MIPI Alliance Awards Ceremony

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

The MIPI Alliance , an international organization that develops interface specifications for mobile and mobile-influenced industries, today announced the recipients of the 2021 MIPI Alliance Membership Awards .

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  • The MIPI Alliance , an international organization that develops interface specifications for mobile and mobile-influenced industries, today announced the recipients of the 2021 MIPI Alliance Membership Awards .
  • Continuing a tradition begun in 2013, members were honored for their outstanding contributions and leadership at MIPIs ninth annual awards ceremony, held in conjunction with its 60th member meeting in Munich.
  • MIPI members have the opportunity to nominate individuals and companies for outstanding contributions and achievements.
  • An awards and recognition committee reviews these nominations and recommends recipients to the MIPI Board of Directors, which approves the final honorees.

Black Music Trailblazer Denise Jones to posthumously receive the 2022 Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Jones, who passed away in December 2020, spent a lifetime championing Afro-Caribbean culture in Canada and around the world through her company Jones & Jones Productions.

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  • Jones, who passed away in December 2020, spent a lifetime championing Afro-Caribbean culture in Canada and around the world through her company Jones & Jones Productions.
  • She also established the internationally renowned JAMBANA One World Festival and was the founding Chair of the Reggae Category for the JUNO Awards.
  • The Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award recognizes individuals whose work has significantly impacted the growth and development of the Canadian music industry.
  • Throughout her career, Jones received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Urban Music Association of Canada, the Bob Marley Memorial Award for her work in entertainment, a Government of Ontario Community Service Award, a Ministry of Citizenship Ontario Government Award, an African Canadian Achievement Award, and a Harry Jerome Award for Excellence in Entertainment.

Pegi Cecconi to receive 2020 Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award

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Wednesday, January 8, 2020

TORONTO, Jan. 8, 2020 /CNW/ - The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) today announced music industry maven Pegi Cecconi will be awarded the 2020 Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award for her ongoing contributions and dedication to the Canadian music industry.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 8, 2020 /CNW/ - The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) today announced music industry maven Pegi Cecconi will be awarded the 2020 Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award for her ongoing contributions and dedication to the Canadian music industry.
  • The Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award recognizes individuals whose work has significantly impacted the growth and development of the Canadian music industry.
  • The prestigious award is named after Walt Grealis, legendary Canadian publisher and co-founder of the JUNO Awards.
  • "We are thrilled to name Pegi Cecconi as this year's Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award recipient, celebrating her long-standing contributions to the Canadian music industry throughout her illustrious career," said Allan Reid, President & CEO, CARAS/The JUNO Awards & MusiCounts.

Duff Roman to receive 2019 Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award

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Wednesday, November 28, 2018

TORONTO, Nov. 28, 2018 /CNW/ - The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) today announced broadcast luminary Duff Roman will be awarded the 2019 Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award for his ongoing contributions and dedication to the Canadian music industry.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 28, 2018 /CNW/ - The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) today announced broadcast luminary Duff Roman will be awarded the 2019 Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award for his ongoing contributions and dedication to the Canadian music industry.
  • The Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award recognizes individuals whose work has significantly impacted the growth and development of the Canadian music industry.
  • The prestigious award is named after Walt Grealis, legendary Canadian publisher and music industry leader.
  • "We are honoured to name Duff Roman as the Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award Recipient this year.