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William Shatner<\/strong> will be honored with the Los Angeles Press Club\u2019s Legend Award for Career Achievement and Contributions to Society<\/em>.<\/p>\n

The ceremony takes place at the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards Gala on December 6 at the Biltmore Hotel, downtown Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

\u201cShatner is one of the most recognizable people in the world,\u201d said LA Press Club President Danny Bakewell, Jr. \u201cHe is in a towering category all his own.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Photo by Manfred Baumann<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Legend Award<\/a> honors an individual within the entertainment industry for their venerable contributions to the industry and to society.<\/p>\n

Shatner has enjoyed an extraordinary career spanning more than 70 years as an award-winning actor, director, producer, author, recording artist, and equestrian. One of Hollywood\u2019s most recognizable figures, he is also a dedicated philanthropist whose creativity and curiosity continue to inspire audiences worldwide.<\/p>\n

At 95 years young, Mr. Shatner continues to act, write, produce, record music, support charitable causes, and pursue his passion for equestrian sports.<\/p>\n

The other honorees at the National A&E Journalism Awards are Brandi Carlile, Pam Grier and Madeleine Brand.<\/p>\n

The NAEJ event is a fundraiser for this 501(c)(3) charitable organization.<\/p>\n

The club established the National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards <\/em>in 2008 to recognize and honor quality journalism in the fastest-growing segment of the modern media revolution. It remains the sole acknowledgement of its kind in the nation and has become a much anticipated celebration for those covering the Arts and Entertainment Industry and its artists.<\/p>\n

To buy tickets, sponsor the awards or learn more go to www.LApressclub.org<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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