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BREAKFAST TELEVISION ’S GOLDEN APPLE AWARDS CELEBRATE LOCAL TEACHERS, THURSDAY NOV. 10

- Unique special geared to raise awareness of inspiring educators in our community - - Half-hour show to feature heartfelt stories from Edmonton’s Ryan Jespersen and Bridget Ryan and the Edmonton Eskimos -

(Edmonton, November 3, 2011) Breakfast Television Edmonton is celebrating local teachers for positively impacting the lives of Edmonton’s youth in a new half-hour Citytv special, Golden Apple Awards. Honouring recent recipients of the Breakfast Television Pizza Golden Apple Award, Golden Apple Awards airs on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 11am and 6:30pm MT, with encore presentations on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 1pm and 6pm MT.

Coupled with heartfelt stories from Breakfast Television Edmonton’s Ryan Jespersen and Bridget Ryan and the Edmonton Eskimos, the Golden Apple Awards profile teachers of kindergarten to grade 12 who have been nominated by students for their dedication toward their profession. Currently in its second year, the Breakfast Television Boston Pizza Golden Apple Awards are given to one lucky teacher every month from September to June and consist of a surprise class pizza party delivered by Breakfast Television Edmonton’s Bridget Ryan, a personalized Golden Apple trophy and a getaway prize sponsored by Decore Hotels. Breakfast Television Edmonton also films a special feature recognizing each award-winning teacher, who is also added to the online Meet the Teachers gallery.

Breakfast Television Edmonton is currently accepting nominations for the next recipients of the Golden Apple awards. To nominate a teacher: http://bit.ly/vuET8f

About Breakfast Television Edmonton From inside the studio to the streets in local communities, Breakfast Television offers a refreshing look at the day ahead – combining the latest in local , weather and traffic with the biggest celebrity interviews, lifestyle trends, local community events, and big ticket giveaways. Prepare for the unexpected as Ryan, Bridget and the Breakfast Television gang keep audiences engaged with continuous unpredictable fun! Plus, viewers can stay connected all day with Breakfast Television’s video , and frequent Twitter and Facebook updates. Breakfast Television Edmonton airs weekdays from 5:30am – 9am MT.

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