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The Animation Writers Caucus (AWC) of the Writers Guild of America, west will present its eighth annual Animation Writing Award for lifetime achievement in the medium to veteran animation writers Al Jean and Michael Reiss at its annual reception held Wednesday, November 9, 2005, at WGAw headquarters in Los Angeles. WGA West president Patric Verrone presented the trophy. “Everyone knows how much they’ve contributed to the quality of the animated series they’ve worked on,” caucus chair Craig Miller said. “Less well known are their efforts and involvement in bettering conditions and circumstances for their fellow writers.” Jean and Reiss co-created animated series “The Critic.” Jean is exec producer-showrunner of “The Simpsons,” where he’s worked since the show launched on Fox in 1989. Reiss has worked for 15 years on “The Simpsons,” winning four Emmys and a Peabody, and created Showtime toontoon series “Queer Duck.”

SOURCE: Wga.org