Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. For 24 years, the Genesis Awards has paid tribute to the major news and entertainment media for producing outstanding works which raise public understanding of animal issues. Presented by The Humane Society of the United States, this annual awards show takes place every March in Beverly Hills, California. The 24th Genesis Awards took place on March 20, 2010 in the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. A one-hour edited tv special of The 24th Genesis Awards will air on Animal Planet on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 12:00 noon ET/PT and on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 1:00pm ET/PT.