Call for Nominations: The 2012 African Entertainment Awards of Canada

Online Nomination Submissions Begins April 1, 2012

(March 27, 2012- Toronto, ON)- The A.E Awards Planning Committee is proud to announce the call for nominations for the 2012 African Entertainment Awards of Canada. The public can submit their nominations for various awards categories between April 1, 2012 and June 2012 online at: www.aeawards.ca

The African Entertainment Awards takes place on September 15, 2012 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Toronto, ON.

About the African Entertainment Awards:
The awards show is aimed at showcasing the rich culture of African art and entertainment. This event celebrates cutting edge developments and forward thinkers shaping the future of African entertainment industry, thereby honouring innovations, and entrepreneurship. This event will incorporate award presentation, live entertainment, Comedy Act, Stage performances, community leaders, and a gala reception that is geared to entice our very broad spectrum target market consisting of families, entrepreneurs, and business professionals.

Selection Process:
Upon receiving online nominations, a list of nominees will be sent to the A.E Awards planning committee between June and July. To ensure the eligibility of those nominated by the public, a number of review sessions will be held by entertainment experts to thoroughly analyze whether the nominees fit the award category they have been nominated in.

Voting Process:
Upon completion of the official nominees list, the general public will be invited to vote between July and September online. A voting panel of judges will receive a copy of the public votes, and determine thence forth the winners of the varying awards for the 2012 African Entertainment Awards

Awards Categories:
Best Album of the Year
Hottest Single of the Year
Best Male Artist
Best Female Artist
Gospel Artist of the Year
Best Music Video
Best Movie Actor
Best Movie Actress
Best Movie Producer
Promoter of the Year
DJ of the Year
Comedian of the Year
Model of the Year
Best African Annual Event
Entrepreneur of the Year
Best Photographer
Best Fashion Designer
Best African Magazine
Best Entertainment Website
Best African Media
Best Concert
Best Record Label
Best Beauty Pageant
Best African MC
Best African Restaurant
GQ Man of the Year
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