Casting Society (CSA) has announced that Alex Edelman will host the New York ceremony for the 39th Artios Awards, celebrating the contributions of Casting Professionals across theater, film, and television. The in-person ceremony will be held on Thurs March 7 at The Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th St). The 39^th Artios Awards will also be produced in Los Angeles with host Niecy Nash-Betts at The Beverly Hilton Hotel and London with a host and location to be announced at a later date. As previously announced Ava DuVernay will be presented with The Lynn Stalmaster Award for Career Achievement and Sharon Klein, who serves as the head of Casting for Disney Entertainment Television, will be presented with The Hoyt Bowers Award. They will both be recognized for their contribution to the casting profession at the ceremony in Los Angeles. Additional honors to be presented at the New York, Los Angeles, and London ceremonies include: The Marion Dougherty New York Apple Award will be presented to The Drama Book Shop. The Rosalie Joseph Humanitarian Award, given for outstanding contributions to humanitarian causes that have in turn supported the casting community, will be presented to Karlee Fomalont. The Associate Casting Director Spotlight Awards will be presented to Matthew Glasner and Josh Ropiequet. The Capelier-Shaw Award for Excellence in Casting will be presented to Francesco Vedovati by the European Chapter Board of Governors.  The Creative Collaboration Award will be presented to the National Film & Television School (NFTS). For more information, visit https://www.castingsociety.com. Press contact: Grace Walker/Print Shop PR (grace@printshoppr.com)...