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It is only legal in six out of 50 states for women to go topless (with the exception of breastfeeding), but a man walking around shirtless doesn’t affect anyone. This has led women to protest resulting in the “Free the Nipple” movement.
In the age of social media, we live in a time where women’s bodies are displayed and judged on a day-to-day basis. With this negative light constantly being shined on women, the Body Positivity Movement has become more prominent.
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STEVE LEVINE ENTERTAINMENT & PUBLIC RELATIONS WINS INTERNATIONAL GALA AWARD FOR SECOND YEAR IN A ROW
Scottsdale agency won the Best Multiple-Day Event Program for a Corporation or Association category for the 2022 Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival
Scottsdale, Ariz. - Steve LeVine Entertainment & Public Relations (SLE) is pleased to announce that they have been awarded the Best Multiple-Day Event Program for a Corporation or Association category for the 2022 Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival on March 30 in Orlando, FL at the Special Event Gala Awards.
Informa Connect’s Special Event Gala Awards competition honors outstanding events worldwide, supporting underrepresented voices and work in the events industry through a variety of programs and partnerships.
The Best Multiple-Day Event Program for a Corporation or Association Award is presented annually to an event company that has demonstrated outstanding creativity, organization and execution of an event or series of events worldwide. The judges, comprised of industry experts and event professionals, were impressed with SLE's ability to deliver exceptional experiences for the overall event and attendees. This award recognizes the excellence and innovation of SLE in the event planning industry. Other finalists included the event companies responsible for Walmart Associates' Week and Jimmy John's Château JéJé.
SLE specializes in event planning, coordination and production, talent booking and management, marketing and promotions, new media and design. The company is recognized as one of the most respected and innovative event and marketing agencies for more than 15 years. Last year SLE accepted the Most Outstanding Spectacle, Fair or Festival Award.
The Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival is known as one of the premier festivals in the southwest and a long-standing community tradition. The Ostrich Festival is a family-friendly festival featuring national and local award-winning entertainment, thrilling stage shows and attractions, over 50 carnival midway rides and games, classic festival food and interactive activities for all ages.
"We are honored to receive back-to-back Gala Awards and amazed at our team's hard work and dedication. We couldn’t be more proud to have brought back the Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival, with over 150,000 people in attendance, after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19," said Steve LeVine, CEO of SLE. “I am blessed to work with such an amazing team at SLE and the Chandler Chamber and it’s an honor to be recognized by the industry for our efforts”
SLE reintroduced the 2022 Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival with elevated entertainment and attractions and created a special Chandler Community Day to recognize youth in the community and to ultimately give back to the residents of Chandler. Additionally, the festival was also lengthened from the previous three days to seven days over the course of two weekends. SLE also introduced upgraded technology including cashless systems, RFID technology and a clear bag security policy.
“The Chandler Chamber of Commerce, The City of Chandler and all our partners had the opportunity to come back together and make last year’s Ostrich Festival the greatest experience to date. SLE was able to make this amazing, record-setting week we spent with the community beyond anything we imagined,” said Terri Kimble, President and CEO of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce.
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