FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEW YORK WOMEN IN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
ANNOUNCES 2007 MATRIX AWARDS HOSTED BY AOL
Matrix Honorees Include Meredith Vieira, Cindy Adams, Arianna Huffington, Pamela Fiori, Susan Lyne, Lisa Caputo, Joan Didion and Thelma Golden
Ceremony To Be Emceed By Rosie O’Donnell
NEW YORK, NY, January 18, 2007 -- New York Women in Communications, Inc. (NYWICI) will honor eight extraordinary women including Meredith Vieira, Cindy Adams and Arianna Huffington among others for its 2007 Matrix Awards, it was announced today. The ceremony, sponsored by AOL, will be emceed by Rosie O’Donnell, Moderator of ABC Television Network's “The View.” The 2007 Matrix Awards will take place during a luncheon at the Waldorf-Astoria on April 23, 2007. Tickets are available through www.nywici.org.
The 2007 Awards acknowledge outstanding women who have distinguished themselves in the communications fields such as advertising, arts & entertainment, books, film, magazines, marketing, newspapers and radio.
This year’s Matrix honorees are as follows:
- Cindy Adams, Columnist, NY Post and Regular Guest Commentator on WNBC's "Live at Five"
- Lisa Caputo, Chief Marketing, Advertising and Community Relations Officer, Global Consumer Group, Citigroup; President & CEO, Women & Company, Citigroup
- Joan Didion, Author
- Pamela Fiori, Editor In Chief, Town & Country
- Thelma Golden, Director and Chief Curator of The Studio Museum of Harlem
- Susan Lyne, President and CEO, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.
- Arianna Huffington, Co-Founder/Editor In Chief, Huffington Post and author
- Meredith Vieira, Co-Anchor, NBC News’ “Today”
Betsy Morgan, Senior Vice President, CBS Digital Media/General Manager, CBSNews.com and NYWICI’s President commented, “The Matrix Awards reflect NYWICI’s mission of promoting professional growth and inspiring women to achieve in their careers. We are honored to have such a distinguished group of women accepting Matrix Awards this year.”
Lisa Judson, Senior Vice President, Marketing, AOL, remarked, “It is a privilege to be hosting this year’s 2007 Matrix Awards honoring eight incredible women in the field of communication. AOL is thrilled to be part of this year’s luncheon to celebrate their achievements and support the role of women in business."
About The Matrix Awards
Since 1970, New York Women in Communication's Matrix Awards Luncheon has been recognized by New York's communications and entertainment community as one of the most outstanding events of the year. Well over one thousand people gather to salute eight exceptional women from communications fields. These Matrix Award recipients are selected by industry leaders and former honorees for their remarkable achievements and outstanding leadership roles in their fields. They join past recipients such as Katie Couric, Meryl Streep, Nora Ephron, Ann Moore, Toni Morrison, Barbara Walters and Anna Quindlen.
Proceeds from the Matrix Awards Luncheon are used by NYWICI to develop and maintain a full calendar of affordable programs and special events, networking and support systems for the organization's members and the community at large. Additionally, the Foundation awards scholarships and provides educational programs for women, whether just beginning or embarking on a transition in their careers. It is the largest foundation for communications scholarships for women in the tri-state area.
New York Women in Communications, Inc.
New York Women in Communications, Inc., founded in 1929, is a not-for-profit organization of more than 1,000 communications professionals dedicated to promoting the highest standards throughout the industry and to providing education and leadership for the next generation. The membership encompasses senior executives and other experienced communicators from a wide range of enterprises, as well as young professionals and students. NYWICI empowers women in all communications disciplines to reach their full potential by promoting their professional growth and inspiring them to achieve and share their successes.
About AOL
AOL is a global Web services company that operates some of the most popular Web destinations, offers a comprehensive suite of free software and services, runs the country's largest Internet access business and provides a full set of advertising solutions. A majority-owned subsidiary of Time Warner Inc., AOL LLC is based in Dulles, Virginia. AOL and its subsidiaries also have operations in Europe, Canada and Asia. Learn more at AOL.com.
Contacts:
Lori Dolginoff, 646-662-6513
AOL
Sandra Correa, 212-652-6366
AOL
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