The nominees of the 31st Annual Young Artist Awards have been announced. “Hotel for Dogs,” “Twilight Saga: New Moon,” and “My Sister’s Keeper” are among the nominees.

The Young Artist Awards benefits the Young Artist Foundation — a non-profit organization which awards scholarships to financially and/or physically challenged young people seeking a future in the entertainment industry.

Winners will be announced at a gala be held on Sunday, April 11, 2010 at the Beverly Garland, Studio City, California.

Nominees of the 31st Annual Young Artist Awards (feature film categories):

BEST PERFORMANCE IN A FEATURE FILM
Leading Young Actor

Jake T. Austin “Hotel For Dogs”
Jimmy Bennett “Alabama Moon”
Max Records “Where The Wild Things Are”
Taylor Lautner “Twilight Saga – New Moon”
Devon Bostick “Adoration”