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Amani Channel honored with 40 Under 40 Award

On Wednesday July 14, 2010, Visual Eye Media's Senior Producer Amani Channel received the distinguished recognition of being honored with a 40 Under 40 Award from the New Leaders Council.

The 40 Under 40 Awards recognizes professionals across the United States who are leaders of change, innovators in their respective fields and influencers.

"I am humbled by this award, and thankful to be included in this group of outstanding leaders," Channel said. "You will be amazed if you take a look at the work that all of the winners are doing to make thier communities, this nation, and world a better place."
Channel was recognized in the media category, and was one of two individuals from Atlanta who received a 40 Under 40 Award in 2010. The other winner was Dough Shipman who is the Executive Director of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights.

The New Leaders Council Atlanta Chapter held its award ceremony at Studio Clout with food donated from The Real Chow Baby.

State Representative Alisha Thomas Morgan, Atlana City Councilman Kwanza Hall, and Atlanta City Council President Ceasar Mitchell were honored guests who spoke about leadership, service, and civic responsibility at the event.

Channel also serves as the Technology Chair for the NLC Atlanta Chapter and said, "I couldn't do this without the support of my wife, collegues and friends, and hope that the work we're doing will lead to positive change in the community."

The mission of the New Leaders Council (NLC) is to train and support the next generation of progressive political entrepreneurs - those who are leading industries, setting trends, and building institutions that support robust civic and political life in a global America.

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