Detroit Press Club Foundation to Honor 32 Winners Of '2003 International Wheel Award' Writing Competition

Automotive Hall of Fame is Venue for April 10 Event

DETROIT, March 24 -- The Detroit Press Club Foundation, in cooperation with the Individual Communicators Network and the Automotive Hall of Fame, will announce and honor winners at its 2003 International Wheel Awards Program on April 10, 2003.

"From 78 entries, judges selected 24 first, second and third place winners and eight honorable mentions," said Steve Purdy, event chairman. "From those, one entrant will receive the best-of-the-best award, the coveted Golden Wheel trophy." Judging was lead by Will Norton, dean of the School of Journalism, University of Nebraska.

The awards program, to be held for the first time at the AHOF, begins at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $25 per person, competition entrants at no charge. RSVP to 248-652-1987 by April 4.

Donors to the DPCF include: AutoNation, Delphi, Events Management, General Motors, John Bailey & Associates, Progressive Printing, ThyssenKrupp Budd, and Toyota Motors Sales.

The Automotive Hall of Fame is the only industry-wide means to honor the men and women of the global motor vehicle and related industries. It is dedicated to preserving the history of mobility by celebrating the creativity, toil and genius of the individual. The Automotive Hall of Fame is a visitor attraction and an educational resource for inspiring others to higher levels of achievement in their own work and lives. www.automotivehalloffame.org

The Detroit Press Club Foundation is 37-year-old not-for-profit organization whose charter is to promote excellence in journalism, and in recognition of the area's global significance in the auto industry.

ICN, a not-for-profit corporation chartered by the State of Michigan, seeks to present enlightening forums that focus attention on key issues. ICN offers public relations and other communication services through Network members. ICN membership comprises individual communications professionals; the Network is not owned or affiliated with any bank, brokerage house, or financial service.

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