Rosie Awards

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Rosie Awards
CountryCanada
Presented byAMPIA
First awarded1974

The Rosie Awards is the name given to the Alberta Film and Television Awards, presented annually by Alberta Media Production Industries Association (AMPIA). [1] [2] [3] AMPIA is non-profit professional association that supports its members by encouraging the development of the film industry in the province of Alberta. [4] There are 23 Class awards and 33 Craft categories. [2] [5] [3] The first awards show was held in 1974. [6]

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References

  1. "The Rosies Awards – Alberta Media Production Industries Association". ampia.org. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
  2. 1 2 "Calgary productions top nominations for Alberta Film and Television Awards". Calgary Herald. 28 March 2017. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
  3. 1 2 "Edmonton's Blackstone, Tiny Plastic Men nominated for Rosie Awards". Edmonton Journal. 13 April 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
  4. "About AMPIA – Alberta Media Production Industries Association". ampia.org. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
  5. "AMPIA Announces the 2017 Alberta Film & Television (aka Rosie) Award Nominees". mediamag blog. 29 March 2017. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
  6. "Past Winners & Nominees – Alberta Media Production Industries Association". ampia.org. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
  7. "2017 nominees" (PDF). ampia.org. Retrieved 4 April 2017.