Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Justin Timberlake to Receive Environmental Award

Justin Timberlake will be honored with the Environmental Media Association's Futures Award, given annually to the next generation of environmental leaders in the entertainment world.our editor recommendsProducers Guild of America to Be Honored at Environmental Media AwardsThe Philanthropists: Industry's Protectors of the Environment, Arts and Education The actor-singer was singled out for developing an eco-friendly golf course outside of Memphis, using his celebrity to promote environmental issues, and his attempts to create a carbon neutral footprint while on tour. PHOTOS: Hollywood Reporter's Philanthropy Issue: The Photographs EMA President Debbie Levin said that Timberlake and fellow honoree the Producers Guild of America "demonstrate taking a green lifestyle to the next level." Past Futures Award honorees include Edward Norton, Rosario Dawson and Maroon 5. The feature films The Other Guys, Rio and Yogi Bear; documentaries Carbon Nation, African Cats, Revenge of the Electric Car and Saving Pelican 895; TV dramas Body of Proof, CSI and The Good Wife; and comedies Futurama, Hot in Cleveland and Nurse Jackie will be showcased at the event as projects that have carried a positive, environmentally friendly message in the past season. COVER STORY: The Philanthropists: Industry's Protectors of the Environment, Arts and Education The 21st EMA Awards take place Oct. 15 in Los Angeles. Related Topics Edward Norton Justin Timberlake Rosario Dawson Philanthropy Maroon 5

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