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39 SAG -AF TR A | Special Issue 2016 | SAGAFTRA.org televised event in 1995. Its sponsorship is an example of United's commitment to inspiring creativity, engaging local communities to make a difference and connecting people with each other. L'Oréal Paris is another long- standing sponsor. Since 2007 L'Oréal Paris has been the official beauty sponsor of the SAG Awards, the official Post- Awards Gala and the televised experience, an expression of the company's philosophy of endorsing the courage and achievements of women everywhere. On a more immediate level, L'Oréal Paris experts are on hand during the evening to assist attendees and guests with any desired touch- ups. Subaru of America, Inc. has an even longer-standing relationship with the SAG Awards as an official partner and on-air sponsor. Since 2004, a Subaru vehicle accompanied by signage announcing the brand's proud support of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation has marked the entrance to the red carpet. Speaking of the red carpet, each year since 2001, the event has opened with a toast from the SAG Awards official Champagne sponsor Champagne Taittinger. The distinguished vintners also complement the Post-Awards Gala with bottles of elegant bubbly, specially chosen from their famous caves, as part of their support for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation. FIJI Water, the No. 1 premium bottled water in the United States, returns for the fifth year as the official water for the nominees, presenters, union officials and industry executives attending the SAG Awards and after-show gala. Its iconic square bottles will be available throughout the evening as a well-paired accompaniment to the fine cuisine. For the 20th year in a row, People magazine and the Entertainment Industry Foundation are the hosts of the Post-Awards Gala honoring the charitable efforts of actors in their communities. In addition, they are making an annual donation to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, maintaining a tradition that began in 1997. This philanthropic practice also helped make possible the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's Actors Center in New York, where the Voiceover Lab bears the name of the Entertainment Industry Foundation. By choosing to sponsor the SAG Awards, these companies prove they understand how important the ceremony on TNT or TBS is to their business and that they realize the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's initiatives make important contributions to performers, their families and to society at large. MICHAEL BUCKNER/WIREIMAGE People & EIF