Live performances by: Ruperto Vander pool (comedian, actor); La Bruja (singer, artist, poet); Rhina Valentin (poet, actress, Comedian- Latinas don’t PMS and off Broadway); Ronnie Mercedes (Objective Fama & winner of 2006 DTM up& coming artist concert)

New York, NY--(HISPANIC PR WIRE)--October 29, 2007--DTM Magazine announces it’s signature event, the DTM 6th Annual Latino Trendsetter Awards Gala, which recognizes and honors Latino Trendsetters in entertainment, the arts, health, business, sports, education and government. The event will be held on November 5, 2007 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm at the United Nations in NYC.

Since 2001, every fall, DTM has been recognizing leaders that hold themselves to the highest of standards, people on the move making things happen and defining the elements of the US Latino experience. These individuals also serve as important role models for Latino youth; they are visible and active in their community and have made a positive impact on Latino culture. A Latino trendsetter transcends boundaries and defines trends that influence both the Hispanic and non-Hispanic culture. They are innovative, courageous, motivated, have vision and compassion. They are trendsetters.

The 20 honorees are as vibrant and diverse as the Hispanic culture itself, stemming from a myriad of fields such as arts, education, entertainment, sports, community and health services, as well as corporate and entrepreneurial leaders. They represent some of the very best thinking, development and implementation of solutions that positively impact everyone from the individual Latino to the largest organizations in their communities.

“We are thrilled to be honoring these stellar individuals at DTM’s 6th Annual Latino Trendsetter Awards Gala,” said Juan Guillen, founder and publisher of DTM Magazine. It is our belief that the current U.S. Hispanic community is driving trends in various sectors of multicultural and mainstream America. It is our vision and mission to connect people, bridge cultures, define trends and emerging leaders in the U.S. Latino community.

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 that are making unique and lasting contributions to the Latino experience in the U.S.”

DTM will also recognize seven students whose entrepreneurial spirit is already making significant contributions to the communities in which they live. Each will be presented with a $1000 college scholarship. “We hope our scholarship recipients are further inspired by people like those being honored and will continue to reach their goals no matter the odds.” Said Juan Guillen

This year’s DTM Latino Trendsetters include:

-- Robert Abreu, VP/Informational Services, Goldman Sachs
-- Rudy Beserra, Vice President Latin Affairs, the Coca-Cola Company
-- Wilton Cedeno, Director of Information Services, Consolidated Edison Company of NY
-- Lino Garcia, General Manager, ESPN Deportes
-- Yvette Baez-Goss, Brand Director, Moet Hennessy
-- Dr. Eliscer Guzman, Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine
-- Jay Hershenson, Secretary, Board of Trustees, CUNY Sr. Vice Chancellor for University Relations
-- Francisco Jorge, President, National Supermarket Association
-- Maximiliano Larroquette, Program Manager, General Motors
-- Dr. Guillermo Linares, Commissioner, NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigration Affairs
-- Francisco Lorenzo, Ambassador, Dominican Republic
-- Eduardo Juarez, Founder & President of International Immigrants Foundation
-- Luis Diaz, President US Hispanic Advocacy Association
-- Mario Paredes, Director, Community Business Development, Merrill Lynch & Co.
-- Lisa Rudes Sandel, Founder Tummy Tuck Jeans
-- Carmen Paulino, Entrepreneur/ owner of five McDonalds
-- Rey Polanco, Agency Field Consultant, State Farm Insurance Co.
-- Jose Sanchez, President, Generation Plus/North
-- Jackie Torres, Director of Marketing and Promotions, La Mega & Amor/SBS

For more information about this year’s DTM’s Latino Trendsetters, please visit http://www.dtmmag.com

About DTM
Dominican Times Magazine was founded in September 2001. In 2005, the publication transitioned to DTM and expanded into the Defining Trends (DTM) Media Group in 2006. Marketing to the U.S. Latino / bilingual audience and consumer, The DTM Media Group, is a multi-media company providing and producing content and publishing DTM Magazine. In its history, DTM has been recognized with Ippie Awards for “Best Article on Immigration Issues/Racial or Social Justice,” “Best Feature” and “Best Overall Design.”

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