Airing Friday, September 16th at 8PM fans will be able to vote for their favorites
The nominees for the 2011 NCLR (National Council of La Raza) ALMA Awards were revealed today along with details for “Vote Your Way to VIP,” a new online voting system and contest. For the first time, fans will be able to vote for their favorites and the winners will be revealed during the one-hour primetime special airing Friday, September 16 from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EDT on NBC. The nomination categories have now been repositioned as “Favorite” rather than “Best,” as a nod to the fans who will help determine who will emerge victorious at this year’s ceremony.
Nominees Include Jessica Alba, Christina Aguilera, Antonio Banderas, Cameron Diaz, Selena Gomez, Jennifer Lopez, Sofía Vergara, Bruno Mars, Ricky Martin, Pitbull, and more. For complete 2011 Alma Awards Nominees List, click here http://www.almaawards2011.com/index.html
The NCLR ALMA Awards show is dedicated to honoring the spirit and accomplishments of some of the most prolific Latinos in the entertainment industry, spanning music, television, and film. Co-hosted by Eva Longoria and George Lopez, the telecast will celebrate the entertainers who have upheld and promoted a socially proactive image of Hispanic culture in today’s media.
With the new online voting system, fans will now have the power to drive in enough votes to see their favorite stars, musical performers, and shows receive the recognition and prestige that have become hallmarks of the famed awards show. Additionally, with the “Vote Your Way to VIP” contest, fans who cast their votes will get the chance to win a VIP experience for two including airfare, hotel, VIP tickets to the show, and an invitation to the VIP Post-Party.
To vote, please go to www.almaawards.com. On August 22, 2011, the Favorite Movie Category will be added to the voting form. All voting ends on September 5, 2011.
