Deadline Extended for International Wheel Awards Entries

DETROIT, Jan. 30 -- Entries for the Detroit Press Club Foundation's 2004 International Wheel Awards, honoring excellence in automotive journalism, are now due Feb 13, 2004.

The deadline extension was announced today by Steve Purdy, chairman of the Wheel Awards committee of the Individual Communicators Network, the not-for- profit group that is managing this year's competition on behalf of the DPCF.

Entry forms, categories and rules are available online at: www.icnpr.net , by calling Steve Purdy at (517) 655-3591, or through any other ICN member.

The DETROIT PRESS CLUB FOUNDATION is a 38-year-old, not-for-profit organization, whose charter is to promote excellence in journalism.

The AUTOMOTIVE HALL OF FAME is the only industry-wide means to honor the women and men of the global motor vehicle and related industries. It is dedicated to preserving the history of mobility by celebrating the creativity, toil and genius of the individual. The Automotive Hall of Fame is a visitor attraction and an educational resource for inspiring others to higher levels of achievement in their own work and lives. www.automotivehalloffame.org ICN, a not-for-profit corporation chartered by the State of Michigan, seeks to present enlightening forums that focus attention on key issues. ICN offers public relations and other communication services through Network members who are individual communications professionals.

                              www.icnpr.net

   CONTACT:  Steve Purdy
   (517) 655-3591