'Rising Stars' Awards & Networking Event

Thursday, January 8, 2009 1:08 PM EST

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The Queens Courier is proud to present its newest signature event on Thursday, February 5: The "Rising Stars" Awards & Networking Event - adding another amazing program to its roster of prestigious affairs. The event, at Queens Theatre in the Park from 5 to 8 p.m., will feature networking and a cocktail reception with awards given to honorees.

HONOREES INCLUDE

Michelle Blake Wilson, Managing Director, Marketing & Business Development, United States Tennis Association, Eastern Section

Allison Duval, Managing Director, The Foundry

Austin Shafran, Press secretary to Senate Democratic Leader Malcolm A. Smith

Evan Sirlin, President/ Owner Life Watch

Adam Schwam, President, Sandwire Corporation

Steve Levin, President, Webline Designs

Steven Chen, Executive Vice President, Crystal Windows & Door Systems

Jerry Pi, President, Pacific Delight Tours Inc.

Warren Woodberry, President/CEO, Woodberry & Associates

Corey D. Lev, Second Vice President- Wealth Management, Smith Barney Group

Jay P. Persaud, President/CEO, Hammock Homes

Philip Cooke, Senior Associate Director, Queens Hospital

Caroline Kerpen, Vice President, TheKBuzz

Peter Sarantos, Retail Market Manager, TD Bank

Melva Miller, Director, Economic Development, Office Of the President, Borough of Queens

Lourdes Ventura, Deputy Chief of Staff, NYS Democratic Leader

Alfonso Quiroz, Spokeperson, Con Edison

Joseph W. Victor, Senior Associate, TDC Development International LLC/ F&T Group

Joyce Moy, Executive Director, CUNY's Asian-American/Asian Research Institute

James Van Bramer, Chief External Affairs Officer, Queens Public Library