The LPIN awards committee would like to thank those people who have donated to help fund the contests. However, the LPIN Awards treasury balance is still in the red. LPIN Awards committee members contribute, but operation expenses have increased dramatically. It costs between $2000 and $2200 to fund the awards presentations including seven Crystal Art Awards, framed certificates and miscellaneous expenses. It will be necessary to eliminate Crystal Awards and present framed certificates only to LPIN 2023 Awards contest finalists and winners providing necessary funds are not available. Therefore, the awards committee requests donations to ensure continuation of the awards contests and presentation of Courtesan of the Year, Rookie Courtesan of the Year, Brothel of the Year, Rural Brothel of the Year, and Hall of Fame crystal awards. Please email vote@lpinawards.com for donation instructions. Thank you in advance for your anticipated generosity to enable LPIN Awards to continue the contests.