Mother Wumbler Chosen as a 1010wins Newsmaker Finalist

Fort Lee, NJ, September 19, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Laura Wellington Continues to Make Childrens Entertainment News Today as She is Nominated as a 1010 Newsmaker for Tomorrow.

For the third year in a row, 1010WINS is searching for our leaders of tomorrow. This year, they found one in Laura J. Wellington, CEO of The Giddy Gander Company and creator ofThe Wumblers childrens television series and brand,www.wumblers.com

Chosen as one of five finalists in the Business category, 1010WINS will air snippets throughout the day of a taped interview with Wellington on Friday, September 19,2008. Listeners can learn about Laura and her vast personal and professional accomplishments, which number well beyond that of her latest success, The Wumblers.

"I feel honored to be recognized by 1010WINS for my personal and professional achievements. If the life I live and the work I love, qualifies me to be a noted Newsmaker, I gratefully accept the role. I wish the rest of the finalists Congratulations and thank 1010WINS for placing me amongst them as I, and the rest of The Giddy Gander Company team, continue to help make the world a better place for All children to live and grow", states Laura J. Wellington.

A VIP panel of judges and a special Peoples Choice vote will select one Newsmaker from each category to receive an award at the Tomorrows Newsmakers Awards gala hosted by 1010 WINS at the Strata Restaurant (NY) on October 7th.

For further information, contact Heidi Schwartz, VP Strategic Alliances & Business Development at 201-944-9004 ext. 230, heidis@giddygander.com

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