Emmy-winning casting director and TV/film producer, Robi Reed will receive the 2007 Legacy Award.

The Legacy Award pays homage to a trailblazing individual or body of work that has made an indelible impact on the diversity landscape. With over 40 films to her credit, Reed's accomplishments as a Casting Director and Producer have resulted in the creation of many opportunities for professionals and artisans of color to excel in front of the camera and behind-the-scenes.

"It is truly an honor to be recognized by NAMIC, an organization that for more than twenty-five years has promoted diversity and the ideology of multi-ethnic inclusion," said Reed. Most recently, Reed partnered with Gospel singer Kirk Franklin to form Fo Yo Soul Film & Television, a production company focusing on inspirational projects. Additionally, Reed is credited as Casting Director and one of four Executive Producers of Inspired By The Bible Experience, a history-making audio Bible featuring a cast of 300 celebrities, renowned clergy and media personalities.