Bookings for the prestigious 2013 MPASA PICA Awards, known as the Oscars of the South African magazine industry, are now open and interested parties have until 25 October to secure their attendance at this year’s event.
Conveniently situated alongside the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, Emperors Palace will host this year’s gala dinner on Thursday, 14 November 2013 – with event registration taking place from 18h30 to 19h00 on the day.
The PICA Awards are open to anyone wishing to attend. Tickets for MPASA members are R700 per person and for non-members R730 per person. Delegates will be seated at tables of 10, but tables of eight can be arranged. Special discounts are also offered – one free seat is offered for every five tickets purchased and two free seats for every 10 tickets purchased. Any special dietary requirements will also be catered for, including halal, kosher and vegetarian. Dress code will be black tie or traditional.
“We can’t wait to gather the crème de la crème of the magazine industry in order for us to celebrate excellence in magazine publishing together. I’m truly in awe of the standard of excellence that’s been set by the entries we’ve received, and the judges have a mammoth task that lies before them in selecting the best of the best,” says Melony Boucher, PICA Project Manager.
Special discounted accommodation packages for the 2013 PICA Awards have also been arranged (for more details, visit mpasa.org.za). The gala dinner of the 2013 MPASA PICA Awards will be emceed by popular Bravo! presenters Hannes van Wyk and Tracey Lange. For more information and bookings, contact Melony Boucher at melonyb@printmedia.org.za. Also visit mpasa.org.za.
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