The Free Speech Coalition today announced the confirmed award nominees for the 18th Annual Night of the Stars Fundraising Event, being held Sunday, July 17, 2005, at the Hollywood Highlands in the Kodak Theatre complex in Hollywood, California.

The gala for a great cause, which kicks off at 7:30 p.m., marks a return to casual Hollywood chic, and features Adam Glasser as Master of Ceremonies, catering by Vert, a Wolfgang Puck brasserie, and the opportunity to rub shoulders with the freedom fighters of the industry while partying the night away with some of its most luminous adult performers. After the awards portion of the evening, attendees will be treated to the 1st Annual After-Party, at 10:00 p.m., hosted by Adam Glasser at the Hollywood Highlands.


2005 Night of the Stars Nominees:

Lifetime Achievement Awards:
Actor: Johnny Keyes
Actress: Alicia Rio
Director: Jim Holiday
Gay Actor: Jeff Stryker
Gay Director: Wash West

Industry Founder Award: Eddie Wedelstedt
Advocate of the Year Award: Paul Cambria, AFF
Joel Warner 'Good Guy' Award: Scott Tucker, Topco
Positive Image Award: Playboy Entertainment Group
Hal Freeman "Freedom Isn't Free" Award: Mike Moran, LD Management

And in recognition of his efforts to fight child sexual abuse, Free Speech Coalition will present Chris Jester of Split Infinity with a $10,000 reward for initiating an investigation that led to a successful prosecution for child pornography.

There's also plenty of time to take out an ad in the Night of the Stars program to congratulate a favorite nominee, become a sponsor of the event, or purchase tickets for this celebratory evening in support of Free Speech Coalition's campaign to raise $200,000 to pay for Federal lobbying and national public relations efforts. Please visit our website at Free Speech Coalition for more information about how to do any of the above, and thanks in advance!

Also, the 5th Annual Bob Tremont Memorial Golf Tournamentwill also take place on Sunday, July 17, 2005, with many of the same stars attending. The golfing, which begins at 8:00 a.m., will take place at the Angeles National Golf Club in Sunland, CA. Check with Free Speech Coalition for sponsorship and golfing opportunities.

About The Free Speech Coalition:

Free Speech Coalition is the trade organization of the adult entertainment industry. Its mission is to safeguard the industry from oppressive governmental regulation and to promote good business practices within the industry.