FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

13^TH ANNUAL 40 UNDER FORTY ACHIEVEMENTAWARDS DINNER

New York City—(May 15, 2009) — The Network Journal (TNJ) (www.tnj.com), the New York tri-state premier magazine for Black professionals, corporate executives and small business owners, announces that Denalerie J. Johnson, Executive Vice President of Workforce Development at Dress For Success Worldwide, is to be honored at the 13^th Annual “40 Under Forty” Achievement Awards Dinner, Thursday, June 17, 2010, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in New York City. This milestone event, “Reaching for Higher Goals,” will be hosted by Karen Nethersole, Esq., CEO of Full Circle NY, career transition expert and networking guru, and Malik Yoba, acclaimed actor, author, musician, motivational speaker and entrepreneur.  The event will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Times Square, 1605 Broadway (and 49th St.) from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Johnson will also be featured in the June "Awards" issue of the magazine.

 About the “40 Under Forty”

“As we celebrate the 13^th year of our 40 Under Forty Achievers Awards, TNJ cherishes its role as a facilitator for our up-and-coming African-American men and women to progress even further in their careers. Through events such as our recognition awards program, TNJ brings these accomplished professionals to the attention of our vast network of corporate affiliations,” says Aziz Gueye Adetimirin, TNJ’s founder, publisher and CEO.  TNJ’s “40 Under Forty” began in 1997 to recognize the next generation of African-American leaders who, with a commitment to the development of their communities, are exceptional performers in their professions. The program, promoting mentorship and professional development, introduces these leaders to the established business community as role models for young African-Americans. The 40 achievers will be profiled in the special June issue of the magazine.  Founded in 1993, The Network Journal (TNJ) is the premier monthly magazine for Black professionals, corporate executives and small business owners in the New York tri-state area. Engaging over 88,000 readers, TNJ is dedicated to connecting, empowering and inspiring this market segment by providing news and commentaries on issues that affect the growth of businesses and the advancement of professionals in the workplace. Along with featuring successful entrepreneurs and professionals who offer insights on business- and career-building strategies, TNJ highlights trends in key industries, providing information on valuable resources in the corporate, government, and not-for-profit sectors. Each issue of TNJ includes articles on finance and economy, career, management, healthcare, church business, science and technology, reviews of the hottest automobiles in the industry, and features about executives on the move.

For more information on TNJ's "40 Under Forty" Achievement Awards visit www.tnj.com or contact Denise Acquaye, 212-962-3791 x206, denise@tnj.com.

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