WGCI/WVAZ's Elroy R. C. Smith was presented with the Heineken Ampt/ASCAP Recognition Award for "his contributions to the local Chicago music scene."

Pictured left to right are: ASCAP's Ian Burke, Elroy R. C. Smith, Heineken USA's Janet Berry, and ASCAP's Keith Johnson.

ASCAP membership reps and attorney Heather Nelson presented a panel, "Kicking Down the Door in 2004," discussing what you must know to succeed in this crazy music biz.

Pictured left to right: Ian Burke (Atlanta), Heather Nelson, Esq., Keith Johnson (New York), and Shawn Murphy (Chicago).

ASCAP's Shawn Murphy and Ian Burke, Rock City Records recording artist LaTosha Scott, and ASCAP's Keith Johnson

ASCAP's Keith Johnson and Russoul

ASCAP's Keith Johnson, Jive recording artist Syleena Johnson, and ASCAP's Ian Burke

Syleena Johnson (center) with ASCAP Chicago office reps Shawn Murphy and Jennifer Moss

Songwriters Mark Carson and Jawara Harris are the Chicago-area recipients of the 2003 Heineken Music Initiative/ASCAP Foundation R&B grant program. The pair received a $3,000 grant for their winning song "What Should I Do"

The grant program assists emerging R&B songwriters in furthering their careers, and benefits songwriters in key music markets across the country.

ASCAP's Ian Burke, Jawara Harris, Mark Carson, Heineken USA's Janet Berry, and ASCAP's Keith Johnson