Nominations Needed For "Influential Black Women in Business Awards"

The Network Journal is currently seeking nominations for its 11th Annual 25 Influential Black Women in Business Awards. The selected group of honorees will be recognized for their contribution to the community and the success they have achieved in their businesses and professional careers. The awards are open to women who are business owners, or senior executives in the public, private, or non-profit sectors.

The Network Journal seeks applicants with a proven track record, as well as exceptional individuals who are up and coming in their field. The ideal candidate will be an accomplished professional with a commitment to excellence and their community. Women may be self-nominated or nominated by a third party.

Women may be self-nominated or nominated by a third party. The nomination packet must include a cover page, a current biographical profile, resume, two letters of recommendation, and optional supporting documentation of the nominee's professional commitment and community involvement. The cover page must include the nominee's name, address, telephone, cell and fax numbers, email address, place of employment, length of employment, and current title. It should also include the nominator's name, address, telephone, cell and fax numbers, email address, place of employment and current title if the applicant is not being self-nominated. DEADLINE FOR ENTRY IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2008.

Please submit the completed packet to:

The Network Journal
25 Influential Black Women in Business Review Board
39 Broadway, Suite 2120
New York, NY 10006
OR
Denise@tnj.com

Upon acceptance, award recipients will be required to provide between five to ten photographs including a high-quality professional headshot. Honorees will also be required to submit other pertinent documentation. Failure to do so in a timely manner will result in immediate disqualification. Please be advised that photographs, age, birth date, title, and company of award recipients will be used on promotional items for the awards program including the March 2009 edition of the magazine.

For more information call 212-962-3791, or visit www.tnj.com/events/25women_form.php


The Network Journal is a monthly business magazine with more than 86,000 readers. The publication is distributed nationwide with a focus on the Tri-state area (NY/NJ/CT) and features business articles of interest such as finance, technology, industry focus and ideas for Black professionals and small business owners. More information can be located at the publication's web site www.tnj.com