Grand Rapids, Mich., Feb. 26, 2009 -- At the West Michigan Film and Video Alliance "Red Carpet Ready" event, Karl Butterer received an award for his legal service to the organization.

The event featured a special showing of the Academy Awards and various film related activities. Smith Haughey was a sponsor of the event which supports the growth of the film industry in west Michigan.

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