Since its inception in 1986, the Genesis Awards has become the nation's premier animal issues "consciousness-raiser" and the award is the only major news and entertainment media distinction concerning animal issues. Special Awards Dolly Green Special Achievement: The Artist Formally Known As Prince, for his liner notes on "Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic" (Arista Records) in which he decries the suffering of sheep to produce wool clothing. The artistic theme of the Fourteenth Annual Genesis Awards is "On the Brink of Extinction," with a spectacular stage design reflecting that theme. The only major media and arts awards concerning animal issues, the Genesis Awards are presented by The Ark Trust, Inc., to honor outstanding individuals in the major media and artistic community who have communicated animal rights and animal-welfare issues with courage, artistry and integrity. The Ark Trust chooses to honor representatives of the major media and artistic community because they hold the key to raising awareness, influencing attitudes and changing behavior with regard to animal-protection issues. An edited version will air on Animal Planet http://animal.discovery.com/ on June 10 at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. (PT) and 9 p.m. and midnight (ET).



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