WHO

Before joining XM in 2004, Bob Edwards hosted National Public Radio's (NPR) Morning Edition for 24 years, attracting more than 13 million listeners weekly. He joined NPR in 1974 and was co-host of NPR's evening news magazine, All Things Considered, until 1979 when he helped launch Morning Edition. Bob Edwards has won the duPont-Columbia Award for radio journalism, a George Foster Peabody Award for excellence in broadcasting, and the Edward R. Murrow Award for outstanding contributions to public radio. In November of 2004, Edwards was inducted into the national Radio Hall of Fame.

WHAT

The event will bring together the top journalists from the southeast region. APC will announce the winners of their Journalist of the Year awards, which recognize excellence in reporting among one’s peers and professional colleagues in the Atlanta area. SPJ will honor the recipients of the 58th annual Green Eyeshade Awards. This regional journalism competition recognizes outstanding journalism in 11 southeastern states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia. To take advantage of the many sponsorship opportunities please contact Paula Hovater at 770-998-1106 or by e-mail at phovater@atlpressclub.org

~The attire is business casual.

WHEN

Saturday, July 19, 2008*
6:30p.m.-10p.m.

*Out of Town guests will receive a Special Rate of $129.00 at the Omni Hotels at CNN Center. To Reserve your room at the discounted rate call 1-800-THE-OMNI (1-800-843-6664) or register online and request the group block of Atlanta Press Club Green Eyeshade Awards. You must book your room by July 1 to receive this rate. The Omni Hotels at CNN Center are located at 100 CNN Center Atlanta, Georgia 30303.

WHERE

The Commerce Club
34 Broad Street, NW, 16th Floor
Atlanta, GA 30303
Please click here for directions.

R.S.V.P.

Seating is limited for this event. You may purchase tickets by clicking here or by calling 404-57-PRESS (404-577-7377). Admission for the Annual Gala is $55 for APC and SPJ members (members can bring one guest at this rate), and $65 for non-members. Tables of 10 are available for $550 for members or $650 for non-members. Parking is included in the price of the ticket.** Proceeds benefit APC and the Atlanta Press Club Endowment including the APC Scholarship Fund.

Thank you to our sponsors:

GEMC - Silver Sponsor
AFLAC - VIP Reception Sponsor
State Farm Insurance - Parking Sponsor