The Haitian Image Awards Now Scheduled for 2008

September 10, 2007

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“The First Haitian Image Awards – An evening of grace and honor” January 5, 2010 – Downtown Miami - Nobility and tribute will be the premise for an evening of admiration on Sunday, May 16, 2010, at the first ever, Haitian Image Awards. For decades of success and triumph, Haitians and Haitian-Americans have persevered through the Arts and at times their invaluable contributions have gone unnoticed. As the creation of Noel and Cecibon Productions, Inc., the Haitian Image Awards is set as a premier event celebrating the outstanding achievements and performances of Haitians in the Arts be it motion picture, television, recording and literature, as well as those individuals or groups who promote social justice through their creative endeavors. The impressive and exclusive Carnival Center for the Performing Arts, in the heart of Downtown Miami, will open its doors to this scintillating gala following Miami’s leading Haitian gathering, the Haitian Compas Festival on Saturday, May 15, 2010.

Established in 1992, Noel and Cecibon Productions, Inc. is the world leader in Haitian Entertainment, Event Production and Music Promotion. A full service artist management company, they manage the most requested Haitian performers in North America with a specialty in live Caribbean entertainment. Since its founding, Noel and Cecibon Productions has remained steadfast in their mission to deliver the finest cultural activities in South Florida and as they stay committed to allowing people of the United States to sample the richness of Haitian culture, it was only a matter of time to set forth on bringing the Haitian Image Awards to fruition.

“With the continuous success we have found with the Haitian Compas Festival, it was necessary for us to venture out and begin promoting our heritage on a different level – the Haitian Image Awards is something we have been working on for years and now we are more than ready to make it a reality,” shares Rodney Noel, Founder of Noel and Cecibon Productions, Inc. As a symbol of achievement, the Haitian Image Awards will encourage higher levels of quality in all facets of Haitian society, and will work towards commemorating Haitian heritage and accomplishments.

The Haitian Image Awards’ principle is bountiful in prestige, notability and excellence and the criteria for nomination and acknowledgement falls to those of Haitian descent, who individually or as a group have affected Haiti through noteworthy contributions, high quality performances and professional conduct with regards to their area of expertise. Selections will be made by the Haitian Image Awards’ Executive Board, which will consist of a select list of professionals of high esteem who have proven to excel in their field. Eligible projects must have been distributed nationally between January 1, 2007 and December 31, 2009.

The category list of awards includes The President’s Award, The Chairman’s Award, Achievement in Dance, Achievement in Literature, The Theodore Beaubrum Award, Best Dance Group, Best Feature Film, Best Music Video, Best Producer/Director, Best TV Host, Favorite Lead Actor, Lifetime Achievement Award, Album of the Year, Best Live Performer, Best Radio Host, Favorite Gospel Group, Song of the Year and a list of other notable classifications that are deemed distinguished.

Planned as a true red carpet extravaganza, the Haitian Image Awards will bring out a parade of International Stars and Legends that deserve praise and recognition. Haitian Pride will be the theme for the evening and a graceful air of accomplishment, greatness and homage will lead the celebration. For more details feel free to call 305-945-8814 and continue to visit www.haitianimageawards.com for updates.

Noel and Cecibon Productions, Inc. is proud to continue raising the bar and undoubtedly believes that the Haitian Image Awards will thrust an entire community into the realm of regard and opulence.