"Dancing with the Stars" Judge Carrie Ann Inaba named as show host for 6th Annual IAWTV Awards

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - July 3, 2018 - PRLog -- The International Academy of Web Television is pleased to announce "Dancing with the Stars" judge, Carrie Ann Inaba, as the host of its 6^th Annual IAWTV Awards at a gala celebration honoring the best in streaming series starting at 8 p.m. on August 24, 2018, in the Ahmanson Ballroom at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. Red Carpet will start at 6 p.m.

Inaba is a veteran choreographer most recognized as a judge on ABC's Emmy Award-winning "Dancing with the Stars,"as well as for her work on such popular series as "American Idol" and "So You Think You Can Dance."

On television, she has enchanted with her choreography on ABC's "Dance Wars: Bruno vs Carrie Ann," "Miss America" pageant, "American Idol," "American Juniors," "Dance Fever," in which she also served as backstage host, "The TV Land Awards" and "The Kids Choice Awards." She was also host of Game Show Network's "1 VS. 100" and TV Guide's "Red Carpet Live," pioneered TV Guide's "Fashion Wrap with Carrie Ann," is a returning guest host for "Live! with Kelly & Ryan" and "The View," guest starred as Hannah Montana's choreographer, Tina, and was host and presenter of the American Music Awards' "Red Carpet Exclusive."

In addition, Inaba partnered with the Petsami Network to co-create and executive produce the cat adoption web series "Crib Cats."

With Inaba as the show's host, the IAWTV (www.iawtv.org), a division of The Caucus of Producers, Writers & Directors (www.caucus.org), will recognize the finest creators, cast and crew of web series from around the world. The IAWTV Awards 2018 returns the ceremony to its second year at the Skirball Cultural Center.

The Caucus mission is "leading the evolution of television by providing a creative forum for Producers, Writers & Directors to explore the issues of the ever-changing landscape of content and exhibition." The IAWTV Awards supports this mission by rewarding shows that expand the boundaries of independent television.

About the International Academy of Web Television

The International Academy of Web Television (IAWTV) is a nonprofit organization comprised of leaders in the field of web video, and the digital entertainment industry.  Founded in 2009, the IAWTV is helping to shape the rapidly evolving digital entertainment industry while providing a venue for the acknowledgement of artistic and technological achievement in original entertainment distributed on the open internet.  IAWTV members include actors, agents, composers, content developers, directors, editors, producers, technology innovators, writers, and other industry professionals all of whom joined the organization based on their passion and dedication to advance the craft of digital entertainment.  For additional information visit: http://www.iawtv.org