2015 Environmental Media Association Award Nominations (Photo : Instagram)
This year's nominees for the Environmental Media Association Awards have been announced on Sept. 25, Wednesday. Many A-list celebs will rock the red carpet at annual awards scheduled to take place on Oct. 24.
With the strong credence that entertainment industry can help make an imperative transformation in mass behaviors through role -modeling in TV and films, Environmental Media Association Awards (EMAs) bring together the showbiz industry in enlightening public about environmental issues and encourage them to take action and save the environment.
Nominees for the EMAs are selected for their commendable contribution towards influencing public viewpoint and actions about ecological problems and developing a sustainable way of life.
Since its inception in 1991 the EMAs have been awarded to the best TV episode or movie with an Environment conservation message.
"Disneynature Monkey Kingdom," "Interstellar" and "Mad Max" were nominated in the feature film category. "The Newsroom" and "The Blacklist" were nominated in the television drama category. "Bob's Burgers," "The Simpsons" and "Cristela," were nominated in the television comedy category.
"Over the past 25 years of this award show, it never ceases to amaze us of all the great work that has been done to further highlight the achievements of those who lead by example through environmentally conscious programming, filmmaking and production," said Debbie Levin, president of the EMA, in a statement, Green 4 EMA reported.
According to Hollywood Reporter, nominations were also announced for documentary films, reality television, children's television and digital shorts. To learn more about the environmental extravaganza and to see the full list of nominees visit their official website green4ema.org
EMA which is a non-profit organization founded in 1989 by Cindy and Alan Horn and Lyn and Norman Lear marks its silver jubilee this year. The awards will be handed out on Oct. 24 at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank.
