The Casting Society of America (CSA) have announced that it will honor President of CBS Entertainment Nina Tassler with the organization’s Career Achievement Award at the 29^th Annual Artios Awards. The evening will be hosted by Harvey Fierstein. CSA will also present esteemed Casting Director Linda Lowy with the Hoyt Bowers Award, and Golden Globe and Emmy Award winner Michael J Fox with the New York Apple Award. The 2013 Artios Awards will take place on Mon Nov 18, with award ceremonies to be held simultaneously at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles (reception will commence at 6:00 PM PDT) and at XL Nightclub, Cabaret & Lounge (512 W 42nd St) in New York (reception will commence at 6:00 PM EDT). Each year, in addition to the awards presented to casting directors for their achievements in Theatre, Television and Film casting, the Casting Society of America also recognizes industry notables with a Career Achievement Award, given in recognition of the recipient's contribution to the industry as a whole and their inclusion of the casting director in the overall creative process;  The New York Apple Award, given in recognition from the casting community to an individual who has made a special commitment to the New York entertainment industry through collaboration with casting directors; and bestows the Hoyt Bowers Award on one of its own, given for outstanding contribution to the casting profession.  For tickets & more information please visit: http://www.castingsociety.com. Press contact: O&M Co (695-7400)...