100 Black Men Of Greater Charlotte With The Women Presidents' Organization To Honor Outstanding Women Leading Successful Businesses & Nonprofits

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- 100 Black Men of Greater Charlotte, in partnership with the Women Presidents' Organization (WPO), announce the honorees of the 2016 Women of Color Achievement Awards. A total of 12 women will be recognized for outstanding professional achievement and exemplary community service. Sponsored by UPS, Microsoft Corporation, The Coca-Cola Company, SDI International and Wells Fargo, the event will take place on Thursday, November 17^th from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, 551 S. Tryon Street in Charlotte.

All award recipients were identified by the 100 Black Men of Greater Charlotte, in conjunction with the Charlotte chapter of the Women Presidents' Organization. The selection criteria included successful operation of a woman-owned or led business that has reached annual revenues of at least $2 million for product-based businesses, or $1 million for service-based businesses. All companies have provided an increase in employment opportunities on a local, regional, and national level and have significantly strengthened the economy.

According to Charles Walker, President, 100 Black Men of Greater Charlotte, "This event provides us with a wonderful opportunity to recognize the greatness of these women in our community. They have broken down barriers and blazed trails that started with just a dream. Their success will ensure success of others as they have laid the groundwork that many will be sure to follow. We proudly salute this group of phenomenal Women of Color."

"We are honored to continue our ongoing partnership with 100 Black Men of America to acknowledge a distinguished group of influential women business leaders. Each one is at the peak of her professional achievement, demonstrating outstanding leadership qualities and running multi-million dollar businesses that promote economic security. They also devote their time and energy to improving the quality of life in our local communities. We salute all of this year's award winners as role models for women and girls everywhere," said Marsha Firestone Ph.D., President and Founder of the Women Presidents' Organization.

"Since 2007, UPS has partnered with the WPO and 100 Black Men to help women entrepreneurs realize their dreams. We salute the distinguished honorees and their significant contributions, and stand ready to support the logistical needs of women-owned businesses globally," said Jarvis Jones, UPS Senior Account Manager.

The following women will be honored:

*WPO Members

About the 100 Black Men of Greater Charlotte
100 Black Men of Greater Charlotte, Inc. was established in 1991 to create better futures for African Americans in the Greater Charlotte region. We are transforming the lives of young people through mentoring, education and enrichment programs that help them stay in school and succeed in college and in life – and we offer mentoring, health screening and life skills programs for adults. Helping our kids succeed is too important a mission to fail at, and it's important not just for African-Americans but for the entire community. For more information please visit our website (www.100blackmenofcharlotte.org).   

About the Women Presidents' Organization
The WPO is the premier peer advisory organization connecting women who own multi-million dollar companies.  In monthly meetings across six continents, chapters of 20 women presidents from diverse industries invest time and energy in themselves and their businesses to drive their corporations to the next level. Local WPO chapters are coordinated by a professional facilitator and meet monthly to share business expertise and experience in a confidential setting. For more information, call 212-688-4114 or visit www.womenpresidentsorg.com.  Follow us on Twitter @womenpresidents. Like us on Facebook @TheWPO.

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