BET Recognizes the Achievements of CEO Janice Bryant Howroyd with 'THE BET HONORS'

BET Recognizes the Achievements of CEO Janice Bryant Howroyd with 'THE BET
HONORS'
Premiering on the BET Network, February, 22, 2008 at 8:00 PM

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- BET Networks celebrated the
inaugural THE BET HONORS, on Saturday, January 12th, an evening dedicated to
recognizing the achievements and contributions of distinguished African
American leaders in their fields. Hosted by Cedric "The Entertainer," THE BET
HONORS celebrates remarkable contributions of Alicia Keys (Entertainment),
Tyra Banks (Media), Dr. Cornel West (Inspirational/Education), Richard Parsons
(Corporate), the Honorable Maxine Waters (Government) and CEO Janice Bryant
Howroyd (Entrepreneur). "These inspiring individuals have distinguished
themselves professionally in their respective fields, have given back to the
community in a significant way and show us that we can be anything in the
world that we can dream. Their achievements encourage us, their energy
motivates us and their creativity inspires us -- and we thank them for that!"
said Debra Lee, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, BET Networks.
The inaugural event took place at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C.,
on Saturday, January 12th, and premiere on the network on Friday, February 22
at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT, airing during Black History Month.
"We are thrilled to present the first-ever BET HONORS and pay tribute to
the thinkers, trailblazers and trendsetters whose accomplishments serve as
inspirations for current and future generations," said Debra Lee, Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer, BET Networks. "Each of these remarkable individuals
has made significant contributions to the Black community and American culture
overall, and BET Networks is proud to recognize them through this very
special, new tent pole event. We've done a number of significant shows in
other cities, but what better place to honor these individuals than in our
home city of Washington, D.C."
Honoree, Janice Bryant Howroyd CEO of the ACT-1 Group, the leading human
resources industry as both the largest staffing agency in America and the
developer and partnership firm for human resource talent management. The
ACT-1 Group is a multi-division conglomerate offering services matching the
growth of today's future-focused industry needs. The group includes ACT-1
Personnel Services for temporary, direct hire and contract employees; @Tech,
offering professional and technical hire support, as well as project planning
and workforce; A-Check America, a web-based pre-employment and background
screening service; and DSSI, offering complete document and electronic file
management. A stellar part of this conglomerate is the Agile-1 Solutions
group, which provides technology and management solutions for human capital
and vendor management, that creates streamlined and efficient contingent
staffing and project based processes. Her company group provides global
solutions, currently in North America, Puerto Rico and India. The Group will
open locations in England in this year and has plans to be operable in Brazil
before second quarter of 2008.
Last year Ms. Bryant Howroyd was named Outstanding Entrepreneur from Texas
Association of African American Chamber of Commerce. Ms Bryant Howroyd was
also honored by North Carolina Institute of Minority Economic Development as
Top Woman Business Owner. Ms. Bryant Howroyd also made Black Enterprise's list
of the 50 Most Powerful Women in Business based on entrepreneurial leadership
and Ebony's 100 Most Influential. In 2006, She has been twice named by the
Star Group as one of the 50 Leading Women Entrepreneurs of the World --
becoming the first African-American woman honored.
Beyond her success in business and civic affairs, Ms. Bryant Howroyd
carries a dedicated enthusiasm and passion for community development.
"Empowering people is a blessing and responsibility," said Bryant Howroyd.
Ms. Bryant Howroyd has appeared on numerous television shows, including
"Tyra," "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and "The Tavis Smiley Show." For more
information please contact the Act-1 Group, go to http://www.act1group.com.
SOURCE Act-1 Group

Deirdre Dix, +1-310-525-1081, for Act-1 Group