From the 2007 Leo Awards Site:
Leo Awards 2007
Off to Another Strong StartApril 13, 2007: Vancouver
Following the close of entries for the Leo Awards 2007, the BC film and television awards program has received a total of 819 eligible entries, comprised of 148 program and 671 craft award entries.
“In this, our ninth year, the enthusiasm for the Leo Awards continues to be strong,” said Walter Daroshin, Leo Awards president. “We look forward to recognizing another year of excellence in BC film and television.”
The number of eligible entries received for the Leo Awards 2007 will result in a total of 76 awards that will be handed out this year. These numbers also include two Outstanding Achievement Awards that are awarded annually.
Adjudication for the Leo Awards has already commenced. Ernst & Young, Chartered Accountants, will once again tabulate the results to determine the nominees for the Leo Awards 2007. Nominees will be announced the week of April 30 and will be posted on the Leo Awards web site www.leoawards.com.
The Leo Awards 2007 are sponsored by Northwest Imaging & FX, Kodak Motion Picture Film, the Union of British Columbia Performers and ACFC West.
The Leo Awards were established in 1998 to celebrate excellence in British Columbia film and television. The Leo Awards 2007 Celebration and Gala Awards Ceremonies take place June 1 & 2 at the Westin Bayshore Vancouver.
The Leo Awards are a project of the Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Foundation of British Columbia, and produced by Troika Productions Inc. and Events One.
The actor nominated in the Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series is Matthew Walker for his portrayal of Merlin in SG-1’s “The Quest Part 2”. Several Stargate alumni have been nominated in various categories for other projects — visit the Leo Awards website for more information.