Cinema/Chicago and the Chicago International Film Festival are pleased to announce that the 49th Chicago International Film Festival Television Awards Gala will take place on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago, hosted by Jeanne Sparrow from You & Me This Morning on WCIU. Ad agency Leo Burnett will be presented with the Commitment to Excellence Award for Television Commercials, and journalist Walter Jacobson will be presented with a Chicago Legend Award. Established in 1935, Leo Burnett Worldwide is one of the world's largest advertising agency networks. Jacobson has been an invaluable presence in Chicago television for fifty years. From WBBM to WFLD and back, he has captivated generations of audiences with his passion and unique perspectives. And, of course, his legendary partnership with Bill Kurtis is a totem of Chicago journalism history.
The evening begins at 5:30 with a cocktail reception including savory hors d’oeuvres, followed by the Awards Ceremony in the main ballroom. Video clips from the winning productions will be screened along with surprise guests from the industry.
