To: BDPAMembers, Chapter Presidents, Government Organizations, and Corporate Sponsors

In this economy, many African Americans in technology are concerned about opportunities for bothemployment and advancement. It is important to recognize exceptional companies that provide African Americans with challenging and fulfilling career opportunities in Information Technology. TheBest Companies for Blacks in Technologyare announced each year and recognize the outstanding achievements of companies who have demonstrated a commitment to people and an understanding that Diversity has a bottom line business case value.

Would you like to see how well your company's diversity programs stack up against the competition?Please clickthis linkto register for the program (http://www.bdpa.org/?page=EpsilonAwardsReg).

BDPA Epsilon Awards Recognizing Individual Achievementare awarded to technologists who are nominated by BDPA Chapters or sponsor government organizations, companies and corporations. BDPA Epsilon Awards go to individuals nominated by BDPA sponsor companies or BDPA Chapters in the following five categories:

in the following five categories:

The Epsilon Awards Selection Panel is looking for role models, people who can inspire both young people and professionals. We look for "first African-American" stories.

Would you like to nominate someone for the prestigious BDPA Epsilon AwardReocognizing Individual Acheivement? Please clickthis linkto register for the program (http://www.bdpa.org/?page=EpsilonAwardsReg) and request a nominaton packet.

Warmest regards,

Epsilon AwardsCommittee

National BDPA

301-584-3135