NEW YORK, Oct. 24 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — DTM Magazine’s 7th
Annual Latino Trendsetter Awards Gala announces their signature event that
recognizes and honors Latino Trendsetters in entertainment, the arts, health,
business, sports, education, government and corporate excellence. 
The event will be held on November 10, 2008 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm at the
United Nations in NYC.

   
Since 2001, every fall, DTM, a lifestyle publication, has recognized
leaders; trendsetters with the highest of standards, making things happen and
helping to define the U.S. Latino experience. They are innovative, courageous,
motivated visionaries who care.  We
call them Trendsetters.

   
The 20 honorees are as vibrant and diverse as the Hispanic culture
itself. They represent some of the very best thinkers in the development and
implementation of solutions that have positively impacted everyone from the
individual Latino to the largest organizations in their communities. 
“We are thrilled to be honoring these stellar individuals at DTM’s
7th Annual Latino Trendsetter Awards Gala,” said Juan Guillen, founder and
publisher of DTM Magazine.  Mr.
Kenneth Brooks, Regional Marketing Champion for Staples and a major sponsor of
the event, said, “We are proud to sponsor the Latino Trendsetter Awards
Gala and support Juan and DTM’s efforts to identify and celebrate individuals
who are making unique and lasting contributions to the Latino experience in the
U.S.”

   
DTM will also recognize select Hispanic students who are working towards
their PhD’s. Each will be presented with a $3,000 college scholarship. “We
hope our scholarship recipients will be inspired by our trendsetter honorees and
will continue to reach their goals no matter the odds,” said Juan Guillen.

   
This year’s DTM Latino Trendsetters
include: (More to be announced)

   
Jose Velazquez            President,
Tri-Line Contracting Corp

   
Napoleon Barragan        
CEO, 1800-Mattress

   
Judy Torres              
On-Air Personality, 103.5 WKTU

   
Fernando Mateo            President,
Hispanics Across America

   
Rafael Alvarez            President
& CEO, ATAX

   
Yavoc Wrocherinsky       
CEO, Infinity Info Systems

   
Luis Estevez             
Medical Director, Empire Blue

   
Ernest Gonzalez           President,
Captree Puretech Solutions LLC

   
Dr. Stephen W. Nicholas  
Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Columbia University

   
Mariela Fermin            COO,
Amerigroup Community Care

   
Nadia Martinez            MD,
General Medical Services of Queens, PC

   
Dr. Tomas Morales        
President, College of Staten Island

   
Fernando Montejo          Emerging
Markets Manager, The Home Depot

   
Antonio Ibarria           Founder
/ Publisher The Ibarria Publishing Group

   
Elijio Pena              
Founder / President Compare Supermarkets

   
Silvester R. Del Rosario 
Captain, United States Navy

   
DTM — Defining Trends Media Group

   
DTM Group has been involved with publishing, marketing, and event
production in the Latino community. The company has earned significant
recognition over the years for its effectiveness, excellence, and delivery in
recognizing both trends and innovations within the Latino culture. DTM Group
delivers traditional and new media content that bridges cultures and recognizes
emerging leaders in the Latino community. We are the go-to company for trends in
Latino Culture.

   
For more information, please visit http://www.dtmmag.com/trendsetter

SOURCE 
DTM Media Group