DETROIT, MI, March 21, 2010
/24-7PressRelease/ -- Detroit Young Professionals is bringing together movers and shakers from across Southeast Michigan to honor 10 remarkable innovators and change makers at the 2nd Annual Vanguard Awards. The event is hosted by Rhonda Walker and will take place on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at Amnesia, perched high above downtown Detroit on the 16th floor of the MotorCity Casino Hotel.
Vanguard Award ceremony attendees will enjoy a special networking reception, awards presentation and an after party with complimentary hors d'oeuvres and music by DJ SloPoke. This year's talented award recipients come from diverse backgrounds and areas ranging from a bass guitar tattooist to an electronic audio product engineer. A full list and bio's of the 2nd Annual Vanguard Award recipients can be viewed at: http://www.detroityoungprofessionals.org.
Last year's inaugural award recipient and co-founder of the Midnight Golf Program, Jason I. Malone praises the Vanguard Awards for its commitment to recognizing young professionals and redirecting the path of metro Detroit. "With all of the negative attention Detroit receives, the Vanguard Awards sheds light on many of the positive things and people that reside right here in our own backyard", states Malone.
Tickets for the 2nd Annual Vanguard Awards are $25.00 in advance and can be purchased at http://www.detroityoungprofessionals.org.
The 2nd Annual Vanguard Awards is sponsored by Metromix, dBusiness, pAULE photography and BB Trophy and Awards.
Detroit Young Professionals (DYP) is a regional nonprofit organization that provides professional development, social networking and civic engagement opportunities. We are dedicated to making metro Detroit a better place and developing our region's next generation of leaders.
DYP enriches Detroit by cultivating an environment that attracts and retains young professionals and entrepreneurs. We empower young professionals to succeed and provide resources for them to develop and make a positive impact in the region.
Founded in November 2007, DYP began as a grassroots collective of diverse, forward-thinking individuals with a passion for cultivating creativity, entrepreneurship and a spirit of community in metropolitan Detroit. Since then, we've evolved into an independent nonprofit organization with one of the largest networks of young leaders, innovators and changemakers in Southeast Michigan.
DYP is a volunteer-driven organization and we welcome people of all ages and backgrounds to participate. A thirteen-member Leadership Team governs and oversees the organization's operation and affairs. Getting involved is as simple as attending our meetings and helping out with projects, as needed. Subscribe to our mailing list and join our social networks to stay informed about the latest happenings.
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