The Column Awards is now a 501c3 Nonprofit Organization

by John Garcia of John Garcia's The Column

Today breaks new ground and growth for The Column Awards Organization! It is with great excitement and honor that The Board of Directors and the Executive Director/Producer of The Column Awards announce today the following breaking news:

The Column Awards is now officially a 501c3 Nonprofit Organization. This means that everyone who purchases a ticket to The Column Awards Gala can now use that as a tax-deductible donation. This means that all of our sponsors, vendors & individuals who donate services, supplies, etc. towards the gala can now use that as a tax deduction.

Executive Director/Producer John Garcia said today, "We've been trying for over two years to get this status, and now it has finally become a reality. The Column Awards Organization strives to grow each year. But within that growth our primary goal is how to better benefit our supporters and the Dallas/Fort Worth Theatre Community. This status will greatly help our community in a myriad of ways. The Board of Directors and I are overjoyed to finally reach this goal."

The second major announcement is the following:

Mark your calendars! The Board of Directors and the Executive Director/Producer are also thrilled to announce the date for the 9th Annual Column Awards Gala:

The Column Awards honor and celebrate the achievement and work of the Dallas-Fort Worth Theatre Community and include both Equity and Non-Equity productions. The 9th Annual Column Awards will honor shows presented in the 2007 Calendar year.

The Gala is also a benefit, whose proceeds (after paying all operating costs) go towards Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS.