New York Women in Communications will present the 2010 Matrix Awards on April 19, 2010 during a luncheon at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. The prestigious annual award recognizes exceptional women who have established themselves in the communications fields. The ceremony, hosted by NBC Universal, will be emceed by "NBC Nightly News"anchor and managing editor, Brian Williams.

Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2010, the Matrix Awards luncheon is recognized by New York's communications and entertainment community as one of the most outstanding events of the year, with more than one thousand people expected to gather to celebrate and salute exceptional women in communications. Previous award recipients include Barbara Walters, Meryl Streep, Martha Stewart, Anna Wintour, Meredith Vieira and Annie Leibovitz, to name a few. Portions of the proceeds from the Matrix Awards luncheon will go to the organization's Foundation, which offers a full range of scholarships and educational programs for women, whether just beginning or embarking on a transition in their careers.

2010 Matrix Award Honorees

Susan Chira
Foreign editor, The New York Times

Sheryl Crow
Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter

Tina Fey
Executive producer, head writer, star, NBC's three-time Emmy Award-winning "30 Rock"

Ina Garten
Author and host, Emmy Award-winning Food Network Program, "Barefoot Contessa"

Doris Kearns Goodwin
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and presidential historian

Anne Keating
SVP, public relations, special events & corporate philanthropy, Bloomingdale's

Gayle King
Editor-at-large, O, The Oprah Magazine, host, The Gayle King Show, Sirius XM Radio

Marissa Mayer
VP search products & user experience, Google

"We are thrilled to recognize the exceptional work of these eight inspiring women," said Denise Warren, president, New York Women in Communications.

"From Pulitzer Prize and Grammy winners to best-selling authors, each has truly exemplified the theme of the Matrix Awards, 'Women Who Change the World,' and we are proud to honor them in this milestone year of the award."

For more information, visit www.nywici.org.


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