{"id":615245,"date":"2026-09-24T05:18:45","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T05:18:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.olympiajournal.com\/news\/story\/615245\/ipop-announces-summer-2026-award-winners.html"},"modified":"2026-09-24T05:18:45","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T05:18:45","slug":"ipop-announces-summer-2026-award-winners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.olympiajournal.com\/news\/story\/615245\/ipop-announces-summer-2026-award-winners.html","title":{"rendered":"iPOP! Announces Summer 2026 Award Winners"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"font-style:italic;padding:8px 0px\">Laura LaCombe of Daniel Hoff Agency, AGI Entertainment Atlanta, and Jeanne Frawley of MTM recognized for their contributions to emerging talent<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>LOS ANGELES, CA &#8211; September 24, 2026 &#8211;<\/strong>&nbsp;iPOP! International Presentation of Performers has announced its Summer 2026 award recipients, honoring excellence in talent representation, performer development, and studio leadership.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">This season&rsquo;s honorees are:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"caps\"><strong>Agent of the Year: Laura LaCombe, Daniel Hoff Agency,<\/strong> recognized for her work representing and supporting emerging talent.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Studio of Summer 2026: AGI Entertainment Atlanta,<\/strong> honored for its commitment to training and preparing performers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Director of Summer 2026: Jeanne Frawley, MTM,<\/strong> recognized for her leadership and guidance of developing talent.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto\" title=\"iPOP! The International Presentation of Performers\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalnewslines.com\/uploads\/2026\/09\/139c7e834f7260e7949bb0ba0099148e.jpg\" alt=\"iPOP! The International Presentation of Performers\" width=\"245\" height=\"245\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">&ldquo;Behind every successful performer is a team of people who recognized their potential, prepared them for the opportunity, and encouraged them to keep going. These awards honor the agents, directors, and studios whose work behind the scenes helps talent succeed,&rdquo; said Courtney Stewart of iPOP!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The awards celebrate the collaboration between studios, directors, and representatives who help performers move from training to professional opportunities. Each recipient plays a distinct role in that process, providing the preparation, encouragement, and advocacy essential to navigating the entertainment industry.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">&ldquo;We congratulate all of this year&rsquo;s nominees and proudly celebrate our Summer 2026 winners. Their leadership, professionalism, and commitment to developing talent represent the very best of the iPOP community,&rdquo; said Kirsten Poulin, CEO of iPOP!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">&ldquo;Talent may open the door, but preparation, guidance, and the right representation help build a lasting career. These winners have shown an exceptional commitment to helping performers grow, make meaningful industry connections, and take their next steps with confidence,&rdquo; said German Morales of iPOP!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">iPOP! will next bring performers and entertainment professionals together at its Talent Summit, January 3&ndash;7, 2027, in Los Angeles. The program will feature celebrity bootcamps, performance competitions, and one-on-one agent networking.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">For more information, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"_ymio1r31 _ypr0glyw _zcxs1o36 _mizu194a _1ah3dkaa _ra3xnqa1 _128mdkaa _1cvmnqa1 _4davt94y _4bfu1r31 _1hms8stv _ajmmnqa1 _vchhusvi _kqswh2mm _2rkolb4i _ect4ttxp _syaz13af _1a3b1r31 _4fpr8stv _5goinqa1 _f8pj13af _9oik1r31 _1bnxglyw _jf4cnqa1 _30l313af _1nrm1r31 _c2waglyw _1iohnqa1 _9h8h12zz _10531ra0 _1ien1ra0 _n0fx1ra0 _1vhv17z1\" title=\"https:\/\/www.ipopla.com\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ipopla.com\/\">ipopla.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>About iPOP! International Presentation of Performers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">iPOP! International Presentation of Performers brings emerging talent together with entertainment industry professionals through training, performance, and networking events in Los Angeles. Its programming gives performers opportunities to develop their skills, showcase their abilities, and connect with agents and other industry representatives.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalnewslines.com\/uploads\/2026\/09\/5dabb4caff41db11e6fd81d3e3d5c67f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"246\" height=\"246\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style='font-size:18px !important'>Media Contact<\/span><br \/><strong>Company Name:<\/strong> iPOP! International Presentation of Performers<br \/><strong>Contact Person:<\/strong> Courtney Stewart<br \/><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow\" href='http:\/\/www.universalpressrelease.com\/?pr=ipop-announces-summer-2026-award-winners'>Send Email<\/a><br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (310) 753-8482<br \/><strong>Country:<\/strong> United States<br \/><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ipopla.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.ipopla.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getnews.info\/press_stat.php?pr=ipop-announces-summer-2026-award-winners\" alt=\"\" width=\"1px\" height=\"1px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Laura LaCombe of Daniel Hoff Agency, AGI Entertainment Atlanta, and Jeanne Frawley of MTM recognized for their contributions to emerging talent LOS ANGELES, CA &#8211; September 24, 2026 &#8211;&nbsp;iPOP! 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