Trish Suhr to Host 2012 Organizing Awards

Los Angeles, CA, June 10, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Trish Suhr to Host 7th Annual Organizing Awards in Los Angeles

The stand-up comedian best known for her portrayal as the "Yard Sale Diva" on Clean House, the home improvement television show airing on Style Network, will host this event recognizing and honoring the best of the best, and celebrating the personalities, products, books, and media of the Professional Organizing industry.

The National Association of Professional Organizers -- Los Angeles and New York Chapters (NAPO-LA and NAPO-NY) are proud to announce that the celebrity host for the 2012 Organizing Awards will be the multi-talented Trish Suhr (Clean House). Suhr will bring her wit and enthusiasm to the event, which annually honors the best in the organizing industry. Nominations open June 15, 2012 for the various categories of the 2012 Organizing Awards which will be held October 20, 2012, at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Universal City (Los Angeles), California.

Trish has hosted many shows including Gamers for National Lampoon, Take My Kids Please for WE, Family Secrets for CMT, and Great American Cook-off for Lifetime, and, is an Emmy Winning Host doing over 200 episodes in the Clean House franchise on Style Network. Suhr's innate comic sensibilities will be showcased as she continues her hosting gold streak to emcee the 2012 Organizing Awards.

Katherine Macey, Past-President of NAPO-LA, says, "We look forward to the Awards every year as a way to recognize those people and companies who are doing amazing work in our industry, and we look forward to sharing an evening of laughter and entertainment with our fellow organizers and the public."

The theme of this years’awards is Dreaming Big – Shining Bright. This public event opens with a Gala Industry Exchange which offers an opportunity for the top organizers from around the world to meet and mingle and be exposed to some of the most innovative products and services available to the industry.

About the Organizing Awards:
The 2012 Organizing Awards, now in its seventh year, is presented annually to honor outstanding achievements and contributions to the organization and productivity profession and to recognize Professional Organizers, organizing retailers, organizing products, services and resources, charities, technology providers, authors and the media. The 2012 celebrity host is Trish Suhr. Presenters will be announced shortly. Production support is provided by The Dave Linden Group.

NAPO-LA and NAPO-NY continue to bring innovation to the industry this year as they prepare to honor those that stand out in the organizing industry. The Gala Industry Exchange is a highlight of the evening. A multitude of exhibitors will feature new products, services, books, closet systems and accessories and technology and office products, all designed to showcase the benefits of better personal productivity, time saving techniques and the advantages of living in a streamlined home and office environment – just what the organizing awards are all about. Not-to-be-missed are the fabulous prizes being raffled off throughout the evening, and, of course, an exciting and memorable celebration of our industry during an elegant dinner and awards show.

Nominations:
Nominations for the organizing industry’s favorite people, products and services will be accepted from June 15- July 27 online at http://www.organizingawards.com. Nominations and voting will be open to NAPO National Members and the public. Please see www.napola.org for the official rules and for more information about the exciting voting category modification that allows the public to vote for "Most Innovative Organizer" and "Most Supportive or Organizer-Friendly Charity."

Sponsorships:
The Organizing Awards is a fundraising and public awareness event. Produced and presented by the National Association of Professional Organizers - Los Angeles and New York Chapters (NAPO-LA and NAPO-NY), two not-for-profit organizations meeting IRS Tax Code 501(c)(3) requirements. Sponsorship opportunities are available and will underwrite production costs. All proceeds from the Awards benefit NAPO-LA and NAPO-NY for their Chapters' educational programming. Benefits of sponsorship include mention in all press releases and prominent logo usage on all promotional materials, invitations and banners.

About NAPO-Los Angeles:
NAPO-Los Angeles is a non-profit, professional organization dedicated to developing, leading and promoting professional organizers and the benefits of better home and business organization. The Founding Chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers, "The Organizing Authority®," NAPO-LA has provided members with a forum for networking, professional development, and raising public awareness since 1985. The chapter has produced the Los Angeles Organizing Awards annually since 2006 with The Gala Industry Exchange making its debut in 2011. For more information visit http://www.napola.org/organizing-awards-.

About NAPO-New York:
NAPO-NY is the New York chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers, the world’s premier non-profit professional community serving the interests and development of professional organizers. Founded in 1987, NAPO-NY is today over 100 members strong and boasts a diverse array of organizing consultants, speakers, trainers, authors, and manufacturers of organizing products who service individuals, families, and businesses throughout the New York area. For more information visit www.napo-ny.net
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