The Fourth Annual Georgia Entertainment Gala & Awards Nominations are in!!

ATLANTA - Dec. 14, 2015 - PRLog -- Created as a night of immaculate elegance, the Georgia Entertainment Gala will once again celebrate the immense talent that Georgia has to offer. The awards ceremony will commence to honor the excellence of Georgia’s Entertainment industry professionals across multiple platforms. With categories including Community Leadership, Rising Star and Best Actor - the gala will commend the creative works and achievements of Georgia's brightest stars. The 2016 Black Tie affair hosted by Actress Zulay Henao & Actor Pooch Hall , guests will find themselves emerged in an evening of live entertainment, mixing and mingling, while being treated to an assortment of tantalizing cocktails and light hors d'oeuvres. Presented by Autumn Bailey Entertainment & Georgia World Congress Center on Saturday February 6th, 2016 at the Georgia World Congress Center, the gala has been collectively designed to peak all of the senses while advancing an excellent cause. A portion of the proceeds will benefit two amazing Charities Atlanta Children Shelter & Angels Among Us Pet Rescue . With support from numerous sponsors, partners and a host committee of esteemed influencers, the Georgia Entertainment Awards & Gala is poised to be one of Atlanta's most commemorable occasions.

Event Information and Tickets on sale at www.GAEntertainmentGala.com (http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gaentertai...)

General Tickets Available
$55 Single Cash Bar (New Option to purchases food from food cart)
$80 Couple Cash Bar (New Option to purchases food from food cart)
$100 VIP Tickets Limited 1 or 2 drink tickets appetizers, along with different food stations. Gift Bags

Doors open at 5:30
Red Carpet 5:30-6:50
Lounge Open 5:50
Doors open to Show at 7:15
We would like to start on time so asking for everyone to please be in there seat by 7:25
Show Starts 7:30
After Party Starts at 9:30-11:00

NOMINEES:

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Dr. Neil Shulman
Jessica Fox
Christine Pullara Newton
Natarsha Kinder-Garcia (People Choice)
Stepp Stewart

BEST ACTOR (INDIE & SMALL SCREEN)
Joel Rush Actor
Francine Locke Actress
Charmin Lee Actress
John Paul Marston Actor
Catherine Dyer Actress
Joshua Mikel Actor

Outstanding Contribution to the Georgia Entertainment Industry Award (WINNERS)
The Center for Puppetry Arts

PEOPLE TO WATCH IN GEORGIA ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY AWARD
Jacob York (Producer)
Brantly Jackson Watts (Director)
Michael Bend (Comedian)
Dawn Halfkenny (Actress)
Palmer Williams (Actor)

RISING STAR AWARD
Joseph Lavender (Writer & Director)
Maxie Mcclintock (Actress)
Teddy Gathmann Actor ( People's choice )
Baz Brothers Production company ( People's Choice )
Samone Joyner Norsworthy (Director & Producer)

MUSIC AWARD
John Schmarkey Atlanta rock/pop band 'All the Locals
Wesley Cook ( People's Choice)
Demetria McKinney
Kontraband Muzik

(Webseries, Short film, Tv Pilot, Feature Film Series)
Jeanine Chait - Atlanta Heat ( People's Choice)
Nathan Bach, Dalton Lilley, Shea Castle, and Ben Owen- Dream Writers
Ty Manns- The Wish
Twinspeak Productions, LLC -Bless Yer Heart
LaRon Austin- BlackHats
Studio 11 - Skinned

Youth Artist Award of Georgia
Elizabeth Hunter  Actress
Owen Vaccaro Actor
Faith Renee Actress & Model (People's Choice )
Katelyn Nacon Actress
Elizabeth Hartley Model (People's Choice)
Jaylon Gordon Actor

GA HIGHLIGHT AWARD (WINNERS)
Mil Cannon
Kathleen Bertrand
Andrew GreenBerg
Tony Conway
RonReaco Lee

*people choice was open nominations by the community*

SPONSORS &SUPPORTERS: Georgia World Congress Center | Tax Credit Exchange| Gieava Stinchcomb | Mil Cannon | CINEMILLS ATL | Simply Buckhead Magazine| | All About Props | Georgia Music Industry Association | GA Film, Georgia Music, Digital & Entertainment |Shauna D. & Company | INFROMATIC | UST Global | Timeless Brands | STEPS Event Planning | TAG Entertainment | The Creations Group | Doobious.org (http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FDoobious.org%2...) | TapSnap 1036| Atlanta Media Partners | TAG | GOZA TEQULIA | The A Spot |Naturally Fly | Southest Emmys | W Hotel Downtown | Atlantic limousine & transportation worldwide | CCP Events | SEVEN BRANDING|ASIFA-Atlanta | TAG Entertainment Society | Digitainment Georgia | | Amirakal Marketing | National Association of Record Industry Professionals | TCE | Productions | FILM Atlanta | Black Women Film Network| CLICK MODELS of ATLANTA | Kevin Pride Advertising, LLC | Shock and Awe Productions | HBO| Macon Film Festivals | ZAXBY’s | | Southern Barter Club | ATL Red Carpet |

FILM FESTIVALS: BronzeLens Film Festival | Savannah Film Festival | Atlanta Film Festival | Atlanta Television Festival | Macon Film Festival | Peachtree Village International Film Festival | Out On Film

2015 Georgia Entertainment Gala Host Committee

Shante Paige
John Silvey
Andrea Holmes Thompkins
Brian Poe
Joy Pervis
Thomas J. Mihill
Carlos Coleman
Tamara Patridge
Dr. Yamma Brown
Andrea Rivera
Ryan M. Hill
Hank Stewart
Wendy Eley Jackson
Dora Din
Wayne Overstreet
Mindy Hylton
Angela Watts
Raymond Love
Lori Hall
Aisha Nicole Albritton
Jennifer Mangon
Chuck M. Douglas
April Love
Jamahl L. King
Art Malloy
Angela Watts
Eric NewComer
Laurie Sossa
Tracey Tooks
Diane Larche
Nick F Nelson
Danita Florance
Shelly Justice
Dan Webber

IF YOU ATTENDING THE GALA & GOT YOUR TICKETS ALREADY OR GETTING TICKETS PLEASE USE THIS LINK TO GET YOUR PARKING.

Gala attendees can pre-purchase parking  Red Deck for up $20.00 per a space
Please select GWCC,then select GEORGIA ENTERTAINMENT GALA. Below is a link that RED DECK $20.00 per a space. Directions are on our website as well but see below for additional links.
Online Parking:
https://aaaparking.t2hosted.com/pnw2/selectevent.aspx (https://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Faaaparking.t2hosted.com%2Fpnw2%2Fselectevent.aspx&h=uAQGJb1y0&s=1)
Directions:
http://www.seats3d.com/mv/georgia_dome/#/parking/
http://www.gwcc.com/directions/directions/BuildingB.aspx