Detroit. (December 5, 2007) On January 15, at the famed Fox Theatre in Detroit \"Entertainment Tonight\" anchor Kevin Frazier, will co-host one of the auto industry\'s biggest events--The 12th Annual Urban Wheel Awards (UWA). Considered the Academy Awards of the car industry whose theme this year is Fashion, Stars and Cars, Mr. Frazier joins actress Rosie Perez as co-hosts this year.
The UWA honors pioneering automotive Industry leaders who transcend the mainstream and embrace diversity to create products and services that appeal to a larger customer base. This star-studded, fashion-conscious, car-savvy audience will be treated to an evening extravaganza the likes of which they have never before experienced. This is the only awards forum that recognizes the top African American, Asian and Latino executives in the automotive and ancillary industries. There will be top-notch entertainment, industry leaders and Hollywood stars presenting the UWA awards to the winners in the 12 categories. Surrounded by the ambiance of the Fox theatre, known for the numerous stars that have graced its stage, the UWA is an event like none other.
So it is only fitting that Mr., Frazier will co-host the festivities for 2008. Well-known as not only the weekend anchor of one of the most popular entertainment shows on television, \"Entertainment Tonight,\" Mr. Frazier also worked as an anchor at Fox Sports Net and later at ESPN, where he hosted \"Sports Center\" as well as a range of NBA-themes programming (including NBA Fast break and NBA Shoot around).
\"Kevin Frazier is one of the most visible journalists in the entertainment business and we are delighted to have him join us for the 12th Annual Urban Wheel Awards,\" says Randi Payton, President and CEO of On Wheels, Inc., which has been presenting the UWA for the past 11 years. \"The Urban Wheel Awards is the only event that brings together the worlds of the entertainment and automotive industries,\" says Mr. Frazier. \"And I am looking forward to co-hosting this year--it\'s going to be an exciting event.\"
The 12th Annual Urban Wheel Awards will be presented during Press Week in conjunction with the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
The 12th Annual Urban Wheel Awards are coming to Detroit at the Fox theatre on January 15, 2008 starting at 4PM.
For Additional Information Visit: www.onwheelsinc.com http://www.onwheelsinc.com/ or www.urbanwheelawards.com http://www.urbanwheelawards.com/
For Press Information Contact: S&S Associates 908-221-1660 Tonya Payton - tonya@ssassocs.com Ann Brown - ann@ssassocs.com
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