Jill Soloway Honored With Television Industry Advocacy Award

This year's Emmy nominees Jill Soloway ("Transparent"), Tony Hale ("Veep"), Michael Kelly ("House of Cards"), Niecy Nash ("Getting On") and Derek Hough ("Dancing with the Stars") are among those being honored at the Television Industry Advocacy Awards that will kick off Emmy weekend on Friday evening, September 16th at the Sunset Tower Hotel in Los Angeles.� Other honorees include Reid Scott ("Veep"), Dean Norris ("Under the Dome"), Sandra Lee ("Good Morning America"), and others TBA. Wendi McLendon-Covey ("The Goldbergs") will host the evening's ceremony.�
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"Doing well by doing good -- it's what makes this particular award special as a catalyst to encourage artists in the entertainment industry to use their powerful platforms to inspire positive change in the world.� It's about the art of selflessness," said�Robin Bronk, CEO of The Creative Coalition.�"We are proud to partner with TV Guide Magazine on this initiative."

The Television Industry Advocacy Awards benefiting The Creative Coalition hosted by TV Guide Magazine and TV Insider salute television industry leaders who use the power of their celebrity to advocate for social change.�Honorees will be featured in a special section of TV Guide Magazine and its companion site, TVInsider.com, which will highlight their important philanthropic work.�
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"TV Guide Magazine is pleased to host The Television Industry Advocacy Awards. We are honored to partner with The Creative Coalition to pay tribute and spotlight talented individuals, all of whom realize the importance of paying it forward.�Television is a great platform for influence, and we salute those who use this great power and privilege to serve the common good," said TV Guide Magazine President Paul Turcotte.
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BBVA Compass, one of the top 25 banks in the U.S., will serve as the title sponsor of the event as part of its own commitment to giving back and building #BrightFutures in which everyone has the chance to fulfill their dreams, to feel safe and secure financially, and to act on life's limitless opportunities.
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Honorees include Jill Soloway for her efforts on behalf of the LGBTQ community, Tony Hale for his work with the International Justice Mission, Michael Kelly for his work with the Thanks Mom and Dad Foundation, Niecy Nash for her work with the Amazing Grace Conservatory, Derek Hough for his involvement with One Life at a Time and Sophie's Place, Reid Scott for his efforts on behalf of Oceana, Dean Norris for his work with the Wounded Warrior Project, and Sandra Lee for her efforts on behalf of breast cancer awareness. (Additional recipients TBA.)�Wendi McLendon-Covey will host the evening's ceremony and presenters include Ben Feldman, Betsy Brandt, Michaela Watkins and others.
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The Television Industry Advocacy Awards benefiting The Creative Coalition hosted by TV Guide Magazine & TV Insider, and presented by BBVA Compass Bank. Join and follow the conversation on Twitter by using #AdvocacyAwards

The Television Industry Advocacy Awards will be held on Friday, Sept. 16 at 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Sunset Tower Hotel, 8358 Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood.
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