Key to the Region Gala

Media Credentials

Hon. Marlon D. Bolton and the Key to the Region Committee welcomes members of the media to cover the Key to the Region Gala. Media credentials will only be issued to individuals working on assignment from a recognized media organization or by special arrangement.

Individuals requesting a media credential must be currently working on assignment and fully complete the online application form. Media credentials will be issued to journalists working on legitimate news outlets, including; newspapers, news services, television, radio networks, entertainment publications and other outlets that regularly cover entertainment. 

Freelance journalists are also welcome to apply.  All applications will be carefully reviewed and efforts will be made to honor all requests, but we reserve the right to change or deny any media requests. Misuse of credentials may result in revocation.  All credential holders must sign the event waiver and agree to the terms and conditions. Credential requesters be at least 18 years of age.  Requests must be submitted via the online request application forms by the editor, entertainment editor, entertainment director, or entertainment producer. Credentials will be issued to the authorized personnel only for the purpose of providing timely coverage of the event.

Terms and Conditions

Media Passes are not for personal use. Passes are to be used only by members of the working media and must have verifiable identification. We do not issue credentials to spouses, significant others or guests of the working media. Organizations that abuse this policy will be removed from future media credential lists. No children are allowed to use these passes. We reserve the right to cancel or revoke this pass at anytime.