NEW YORK, NY (December 21, 2011)—New York Women in Communications will present the 2012 Matrix Awards on Monday, April 23, 2012 to honor eight remarkable women who have established themselves in communications industry, during a luncheon at the Waldorf=Astoria in New York City. The ceremony, hosted by Interpublic Group, will feature distinguished honorees including Glenn Close, Tyra Banks, Ann Curry and Peggy Noonan.
The Matrix Awards is recognized by the communications and entertainment communities as one of the most outstanding and prestigious events of the year, with more than one thousand people expected to gather to laud exceptional women in communications fields. Previous award recipients include Barbara Walters, Sheryl Sandberg, Tina Fey, Martha Stewart, Anna Wintour, Diane Sawyer and Christiane Amanpour to name a few.
Portions of the proceeds from the Matrix Awards luncheon will go to the organization’s Foundation, dedicated to cultivating leaders in the communications field by providing financial support including generous scholarships, opportunities for professional development, mentoring, and entrée to a diverse community of communications professionals.
2012 Matrix Award Honorees:
- Tyra Banks, Chairwoman, CEO & Chief Creative Officer of Bankable Incorporated
- Gayle Butler, EVP of Meredith Creative Content and Editor-in-chief of Better Homes & Gardens
- Glenn Close, Actress/Producer, Co-Founder & Chairman of the Board of Bring Change 2 Mind
- Maria Cuomo Cole, Film Producer and Chairman of HELP USA
- Ann Curry, Emmy-Award winning Co-Anchor, “Today” and Correspondent
- Laura Desmond, Global CEO of Starcom MediaVest Group
- Zenia Mucha, Executive Vice President, Chief Communications Officer of The Walt Disney Company
- Peggy Noonan, Wall Street Journal Columnist and Best-Selling Author
“We are pleased to recognize these eight extraordinary women for their remarkable achievements in communications,” said Catherine Mathis, president, New York Women in Communications. “These individuals, from top executives of worldwide corporations to award-winning journalists and global humanitarians, truly embody the Matrix Awards’ theme—Women Who Change the World and we look forward to honoring them in April.”
“The Matrix Awards is the premier event for our industry honoring women in media and communications. We couldn’t be more excited to have IPG play a part in a program that strengthens and inspires individuals working across the marketing spectrum,” said Nancy Rabstejnek Nichols, Senior Vice President, External Affairs Weber Shandwick/Interpublic Group. “We congratulate the winners and hope this event will help further the mission of New York Women in Communications, as well the Foundation’s scholarship program, in nurturing the next generation of communications professionals.”
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About The Matrix Awards
Since 1970, New York Women in Communications' Matrix Awards Luncheon has been recognized by New York's communications and entertainment communities as one of the most outstanding events of the year. Past recipients include Arianna Huffington, Katie Couric, Meryl Streep, Gail Collins, Ann Moore, Toni Morrison, Barbara Walters and Annie Leibovitz.
Proceeds from the Matrix Awards Luncheon are used by New York Women in Communications 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 New York Women in Communications Foundation is dedicated to cultivating leaders in the communications field by providing financial support including generous scholarships, opportunities for professional development, mentoring, and entrée to a diverse community of communications professionals. The Foundation is the largest foundation for women’s communications scholarships in the New York-New Jersey-Connecticut-Pennsylvania region.
About Interpublic Group
Interpublic is one of the world's leading organizations of advertising agencies and marketing services companies. Major global brands include Draftfcb, FutureBrand, GolinHarris International, Initiative, Jack Morton Worldwide, Lowe Worldwide, Magna, McCann Erickson, Momentum, MRM Worldwide, Octagon, R/GA, UM and Weber Shandwick. Leading domestic brands include Campbell-Ewald; Campbell Mithun; Carmichael Lynch; Deutsch, a Lowe & Partners Company; Hill Holliday; ID Media; Mullen and The Martin Agency. For more information, please visit www.interpublic.com.
About New York Women in Communications
New York Women in Communications, founded in 1929, is a not-for-profit organization of more than 2,000 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. New York Women in Communications 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. For more information, please visit www.nywici.org.
About New York Women in Communications Foundation
The New York Women in Communications Foundation, a public charity founded in 2000, exists to help a younger sisterhood successfully enter the world of communications with financial support, professional guidance and ongoing friendship. An arm of New York Women in Communications, 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.
The 2012 Foundation Scholarship Application is currently available online at http://www.nywici.org/foundation/scholarships/intro. Completed applications are due January 27, 2012.
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