THE AFRICAN AMERICAN GOLFER’S DIGEST
SELECTED AS A
2012 “TOP BUSINESS”
BY DIVERSITYBUSINESS.COM
National Business Recognition Award To Be
Presented To 9-Year Old Black Golf News Magazine
New York, NY, May 21, 2012—The African American Golfer’s Digest, the nations leading print publication and online portal for avid Black golfers and a PGA of America Diverse Supplier, has been selected as a 2012 “Top Business” by DiversityBusiness.com. The award is presented to firms that have successfully distinguished themselves in business as leaders and entrepreneurs in the United States.
The award winners will be presented at the 12th Annual National Business Awards Ceremony and Conference as held at the luxurious Foxwoods Resort & Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut, April 25-27, 2012. The event promotes business opportunities by bringing together America’s “Top Business Owners” and America’s “Top Fortune 500”.
“This award is a compliment to our work and the goals that we have currently achieved at the African American Golfer’s Digest,” said Publisher, President and CEO, Debert Cook, CMP, from her Wall Street office in lower Manhattan (NY). “Our 9-years of publishing through tuff economic times could not have been accomplished without the loyal support of our readers, subscribers, and advertisers who have shared our vision for spreading the good news of the strong past, present, and future aims of Black golfers.”
“I am especially thankful for firms, large and small, who have opened their golf advertising and marketing budgets to include us as part of their non-traditional media. I particularly thank the domestic and international tourism bureaus and visitors and convention bureaus, The PGA of America, United States Golf Association, the United States Golf Teachers Federation, our national and local community leaders of the NAACP, National Urban League, 100 Black Men, 100 Black Women, The LINKS organization, HBCUs, the numerous fraternities and sororities along with our Editorial Advisory Board members, our wonderful team of writers, editors, photographers, and all of our volunteers. I also wish to thank DiversityBusiness.com for acknowledging our success and for including the African American Golfer’s Digest among their award recipients.”
Over 1,200,000 businesses in the United States had the opportunity to participate in the 12th annual business survey outlined by DiversityBusiness.com and the African American Golfer’s Digest was among the selected few chosen based on its annual gross revenue and business profile. The publication launched in March 2003 and reaches 80,000 readers quarterly with its full color print magazine.
The annual “Top Business List” receives over 20 million viewers annually and offers the most comprehensive look at the strongest segment of the United States economy—America’s privately held companies. The companies on its list represent the most recognized and respected which truly differentiates them in the indeterminate market place. The esteemed, elite list has been coveted by the most successful companies in the U.S. and, as one of the strongest.
The annual “Top Business List” receives over 20 million viewers annually and offers the most comprehensive look at the strongest segment of the United States economy—America’s privately held companies. The companies on its list represent the most recognized and respected which truly differentiates them in the indeterminate market place. The esteemed, elite list has been coveted by the most successful companies in the U.S. and, as one of the strongest.
“The award is intended to inspire, motivate and honor the winning companies’ employees, customers, community and most of all, their owners, whose dedication and hard work has created incentive to stimulate economic growth in America,” says Kenton Clarke, president & CEO, DiversityBusiness.com.
DiversityBusiness.com is the nation’s primary resource portal for small businesses and large organizational buyers (i.e., Fortune 1000 Companies, Government Agencies and College/Universities). It is a membership-based exchange platform that facilitates contacts and communication, streamlines business processes and provides vital business news and information.
ABOUT:
The African American Golfer’s Digest is a PGA of America Diverse Supplier in the United States and launched in March 2003. It is the nations leading print publication and online portal for avid black golfers. It is headquartered in New York City’s financial district and is a 100% minority-owned, woman-owned publication and operated business and the only golf magazine specifically targeting the African American demographic. The massive editorial appeal of the African American Golfer’s Digest derives from its grass roots approach, sophisticated readership and partnerships generated with more than 250 top, Black-focused golf tournaments and events annually around the country. The 40-page, full-color quarterly enjoys a circulation of 20,000 and reaches 80,000 readers nationwide. Its editorial content focuses on news, tips, information and activities in the “soulful” world of golf including travel destinations, golf course reviews, product and equipment reviews and youth/teen and professional golfer profiles. The publication hosts several of its own signature events annually: Bayou Golf Tournament (July, New Orleans, La.), Diversity Pavilion at the PGA Merchandise Show & Convention (January, Orlando, Fla.), Outstanding Leaders in Golf Awards (January, Orlando, Fla.); Friends & Family Golf Cruise (February/Mexico) and Augusta GolfFEST (Augusta, Ga., April). Promotional, marketing and advertising opportunities are available for the print edition, online at its website and its programs and events. The magazine’s memberships include the United States’ Golf Association (USGA), National Golf Foundation (NGF), International Network of Golf (ING) and Metropolitan Golf Writers Association. To learn more visit www.AfricanAmericanGolfersDigest.com
