June 7, 2011

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION 2011 FATHER OF THE YEAR AND EDGEFACTORY

ORLANDO, FL, June 7, 2011 – Edgefactory OMNIMEDIA, a leading media and 2010 EMMY® nominated production house based in Orlando, Florida, has been awarded the media contract by the American Diabetes Association of Central Florida to produce its 2011 Father of the Year Awards media package. The recipients of this year's Father of the Year Awards are: Gary Sain, President of Visit Orlando, Aaron Gorovitz, Partner at Lowndes, Cantor, Reed, et,al, and Curtis Weaver, MD, Cardiologist at Florida Heart Group will be celebrated on June 17th at the Waldorf Astoria.

These fathers were selected based on their ability to balance their personal and professional lives while making a positive difference in their communities, by serving as role models for their children, and raising critical funds on behalf of the American Diabetes Association and its mission.

All proceeds from the event will support the American Diabetes Association in order to help prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. For more information on the Father of the Year Awards or to purchase tickets, please call (407) 660-1926 or visit http://diabetes.org/orlandofoty.

"We are proud of these exceptional fathers who have demonstrated the ability to balance a high level of success in their chosen careers, and serve as great role models in our community," said Nancy Harris, Senior Executive Director. "They deserve recognition not only as fathers and community leaders, but for their commitment to help change the future of diabetes". Brian Cole, Executive Producer, added, "Edgefactory is honored to be joining with The American Diabetes Association and the Father's Day Council in celebrating these three outstanding fathers and community leaders and their commitment to changing the future of diabetes and those affected by the disease."

About edgefactory OMNIMEDIA
edgefactory OMNIMEDIA is an EMMY© nominated producer of creative video, meetings and special events for Fortune 500 companies, major industry associations and a host of other organizations. Founded in 1998, edgefactory is a multi-disciplined creative resource offering an array of services from creative writing, video production, digital signage, camera rentals, graphic design, 3D imaging, original music and technical support. For more information on edgefactory call 1(866)291-3343 or visit the company web site at edgefactory.com.

About the ORLANDO Father's Day Council
The Orlando chapter of the National Father's Day Council is a volunteer organization that annually honors individuals who exemplify outstanding commitment to children, family and community. The National Father's Day Council was established in 1931. It holds Father of the Year awards events in 31 cities across the nation. National honorees have included John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, Colin Powell, Jack Lemmon, George Foreman, and Wolf Blitzer.

About The American Dianbetes Assocoation
The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight to stop diabetes and its deadly consequences and fighting for those affected by diabetes. The Association funds research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of communities; provides objective and credible information; and gives voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes. Founded in 1940, our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. For more information please call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) or visit www.diabetes.org. Information from both these sources is available in English and Spanish.

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