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NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --  The Fragrance Foundation is excited and honored to announce that Emmy and Golden Globe Winner, star of the mega-hit series Glee, the incomparable Jane Lynch will host this year's 40th Anniversary FiFi® Awards at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on May 21st.

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With her inimitable style, there is no doubt that Ms. Lynch will carry the audience along on a high note, keeping everyone on track and laughing, not to mention in line, while orchestrating the evening's proceedings. Jane Lynch cut her theatrical teeth at The Second City, Steppenwolf Theater and has earned an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress, a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role and with her wit and luminous stage presence served as the host for the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. Jane can currently be seen in the Golden Globe and SAG Award winning television series Glee on FOX as the one-liner powerhouse coach Sue Sylvester.

The FiFi® Awards honors fragrance creation through its many facets in over 30 categories. It is the most prestigious, must-attend date for those involved in the fragrance industry, welcoming up to 1,000 guests including industry leaders, stars and celebrities from stage, screen and music, many of whom are potential FiFi® award winners themselves. From the big, bold names in the industry to the innovative, independent creators, The FiFi's®  honor and recognize the creative skills, the artistry and the sheer joy and pleasure of a beautifully crafted scent.  More than anything, The FiFi Awards and the coveted FiFi® crystal statuette highlight the fine art of fragrance to the consumer.

Last year, superstars from stage, screen and TV who attended as presenters, award honorees and nominees included Kelly Bensimon, Nate Berkus, Willie Carson, Cat Cora, Mary J. Blige, Halle Berry, Josh Duhamel, Fergie, Padma Lakshmi, Desiree Rogers, Trey Songz, Tiffany Amber Thiessen, and Kate Walsh.

SOURCE The Fragrance Foundation

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