The TMG Entertainment Network, Silver State Awards Presented the 2016 Honorary Awards to Paula Francis, Chet Buchanan, Bart Patterson, and Jeff Kutash at the Award Ceremonies in Las Vegas

  LAS VEGAS, NV - 08/07/2016 (PRESS RELEASE JET)

Awards Honorees & Recipients for the highly anticipated 14^th Edition of the Silver State Awards - XIV  were Honored and Recognized on Saturday, July 23rd at South Point Casino as part of  “Silver State Awards” presentation for  2016, produced by TMG Entertainment Network. Hosted by Emmy-award-winning journalists, Kirsten Joyce, Stephanie Jay, Kendall Tenney and Casey Smith, with special performances by Joe Spinella and Nieve Malandra.

“It is TMG’s privilege to honor and recognize the distinguished leaders in the Las Vegas community at the Silver State Awards. The only on Stage presentation -True People’s Choice Awards- both in English and Spanish in Nevada”, said Paolo Sadri, President of TMG Entertainment Network - Creator, Producer and Director of the Silver State Awards.

“We at TMG Entertainment Network are excited to continue the tradition of excellence honoring & recognizing the “Best of the Best” in Nevada.”

Over 29,000 votes were cast for 29 categories and the winners were revealed during the awards ceremonies, in addition to four honorary award recipients. For the past three years, over 270,000 votes have been cast and certified.

In addition to voting categories, Four (4) Honorary Awards including, “Excellence in Journalism” was presented to Paula Francis, The “Jim Rogers - Spirit of Education Award” presented to Bart Patterson, The “Humanitarian Award” was presented to Chet Buchanan and The “Entertainment Pioneer Award” presented to Jeff Kutash. The honorary awards are presented to individuals for their outstanding contribution to Nevada. Previous Honorary Recipients includes, Governor Bob Miller, Senator Harry Reid, Senator Dean Heller, Senator Richard Bryan, Commissioner Susan Brager, Mayor Jan Jones and Philanthropist Jim Rogers (partial list). 

Other Award Recipients (voted) included: KLAS – CBS 8, recipient of three awards, including “Best Evening/Mid-Day News Anchors (team) & The “Best Local Television Station”, which was shared with KTNV – ABC 13, The “Best Jeweler” presented to MJ Christensen, The “Best Real Estate Agent” to Mahsheed Barghisavar, The “ Best Casino” and “ Best Hotel Pool” to the Cosmopolitan Hotel. Following is the link to the new coverage : https://youtu.be/pk_pttlsEo4 . 

Silver State Awards Beneficiary - SSA donates the proceeds from ticket sales to local charities in Nevada. The beneficiary for the 14th edition of the Silver State Award was Andson Foundation. 

There are three (3) additional “Silver State Awards” scheduled for remaining 2016 calendar including the Culinary Awards , Women Awards and Health & Fitness Awards.

About Silver State Awards:

Created in 2013 by TMG Entertainment Network, SSA honors and recognizes excellence and exemplary achievements by individuals and companies in the great state of Nevada.

The “Silver State Awards” are the only on stage production awards presentation of its kind that is in English and Spanish. www.silverstateawards.com

About TMG Entertainment Network:

Founded in 1991,?TMG Entertainment Network?is?headquartered in Las Vegas with offices in Miami, Beverly Hills, Houston?and?Phoenix. Throughout the last three decades, the name TMG has become synonymous?with the creation and?development of unique and high profile signature?projects. www.tmgintl.com. 

Contact:

Rachel Mantra - awards@tmgintl.com

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