Bruce J. Himelstein to be Honored at 2007 AMA-DC M Awards Dinner

Washington, DC, May 13, 2007 --(PR.com)-- Bruce J. Himelstein, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, will be this year’s recipient of the American Marketing Association Washington DC Chapter’s (AMA-DC) Hall of Fame award on May 17 during its 2007 M Awards Dinner. Each year, AMA-DC presents the Hall of Fame Award to a leader who inspires others in the local marketing community, and has made distinguished and consistent contributions to the marketing profession. Himelstein has spent more than 25 years in the hotel industry. In 2006 he was recognized for his many professional achievements when the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association (HSMAI) named him one of the "Top 25 Most Extraordinary Minds in Sales & Marketing."

Horace Holmes, co-anchor of ABC 7/WJLA TV's weekend news and weekday general assignment reporter, will be the master of ceremonies.

The M Awards also recognizes marketers and successful marketing campaigns that demonstrate solid strategy, brilliant innovation, and positive return on investment. Top D.C. area marketers who meet or surpass their business objectives will receive recognition. Award categories include best marketing in the areas of corporate identity, campaigns, direct marketing, marketing research, collateral, promotions, public relations, investor relations, advertising and multimedia and computer-based marketing. The top entry will receive the Marketer of the Year award and the DC Chapter will honor the Member of the Year.

Event: 2007 AMA-DC M Awards Dinner and 75th Anniversary Celebration
Date: Thursday, May 17, 2007
Time: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Location: Marriott at Metro Center
775 12th Street, NW
Washington, D.C.
Cost: $85 AMA-DC members, $110 nonmembers, $75 students
$800 for a table of 8
Sponsorships still available.
Contact: For more information or to register, visit www.mawards.com or contact their office at 703-683-4883 or info@amadc.org.

The DC Chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA-DC) is the third largest chapter in the country and serves over 900 members. The organization serves the needs of its diverse membership through a variety of member benefits and services—ranging from its weekly e-newsletter, Inside Track Speaker Programs and Special Interest Groups to its journal, Insight, Mentorship and Collegiate Programs and Executive Marketing Roundtables, and designed to serve the industry-specific needs of its members. AMA-DC provides its members—and the community at large—with a network of contacts and resources, continuing education and professional advancement opportunities throughout the year. To learn more, visit www.amadc.org, or contact the AMA-DC at 703-683-4883 or info@amadc.org.

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