Archive for June, 2012 |
06-29-12
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By: Jonathan Bennett Jim Phillips, the director of athletics at Northwestern University, was recently honored with an award given out by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA). The Chicago Tribune reports Phillips was the recipient of the 2011-2012 Under Armour Central Region Athletic Director of the Year Award. According to the news ... |
06-28-12
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By: Abigail Richards The Collegiate Women Sports Awards 2012 were recently held and Baylor University basketball star Brittney Griner took home the top honors. Griner was handed the 2012 Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year award for her talent in the classroom and on the basketball court. "I'm honored to even be here, even to ... |
06-28-12
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By: Jonathan Bennett The architects behind The Avenue, a mixed-used development in Washington, D.C., are in the running for the Urban Land Institute's (ULI) Global Awards for Excellence. Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects will be up against 28 other finalists for what is called the most prestigious recognition awards in the industry. The Avenue is an ... |
06-27-12
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By: Tucker Harrington Los Angeles Times reporter Ken Bensinger was recently honored with a Loeb Award for his "Buy Here Pay Here" series focused on used car lots. The Associated Press reports Bensinger's three-party piece gave an in-your-face account of the tricks dealers pull in order to lure in the least creditable buyers in order ... |
06-27-12
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By: Tucker Harrington Coachella-goers this year had the surprise of a lifetime when they saw the late Tupac Shakur hit the stage alongside Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. The Los Angeles Times reports the singer was created out of a digital hologram and the company behind the impressive stage show was recently awarded for its ... |
06-26-12
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By: Jonathan Bennett Kevin Parker, president and CEO of Deltek, a company that provides enterprise software and information solutions for firms and government contractors, was recently honored with a prestigious recognition award. Parker was recently awarded the Entrepreneur of the Year 2012 Award in the Software Services category in greater Washington by Ernst & Young. ... |
06-26-12
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By: Abigail Richards The first-ever Granite State Beacon Awards were given out recently and are awarded to women who work to improve opportunities for others, while serving as positive role models. The Boston Globe reports the award was given out to two influential women in New Hampshire According to the news outlet, Florence Wiggin and ... |
06-25-12
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By: Abigail Richards The 39th annual Daytime Emmy Awards aired this past Saturday and the biggest names in television were on hand, hoping to take home prestigious recognition awards. The Los Angeles Times reports ABC's long-standing soap opera "General Hospital" was one of the biggest winners of the night, taking home five awards. According to ... |
06-22-12
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By: Jonathan Bennett Saxophone great Sonny Rollins was recently honored for his achievements in jazz music, taking home three awards during the annual Jazz Awards on June 20. The Associated Press reports Rollins won custom trophies including Top Tenor Saxophonist for his latest CD, "Road Shows, Vol, 2," and Musician of the Year, for the ... |
06-21-12
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By: Tucker Harrington Las Vegas recently hosted a group of men who aren't used to the heat. The Associated Press reports the City of Sin was the location for the NHL Awards, bringing out many players, coaches, executives and celebrities to toast the best of the best on the ice. According to the news outlet, ... |
