DETROIT, Oct. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Detroit Executives Association will honor ePrize founder and chief executive officer Josh Linkner as its 2009 "Executive of the Year" at a noon luncheon Thursday, Nov. 12 at the Detroit Athletic Club, 241 Madison Ave., Detroit.

This marks the 28(th) year that the association has honored a business and community leader with the award, according to President Mitchell K. Simon. "We chose Josh Linkner this year because he created a unique Michigan company that specializes in interactive web promotion and marketing. His company has pioneered a new industry that has expanded worldwide," Simon stated. "He has grown a successful company in a very tough economy." The corporate headquarters of ePrize is located in Pleasant Ridge, in Michigan's Oakland County.

The annual award is presented to a business or community leader who exhibits exceptional leadership and devotion to the betterment of the Detroit area. Past "Executive of the Year" honorees have included Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard, Compuware Corp. CEO Peter Karmanos, and DTE Energy CEO Anthony Earley.

About the Detroit Executives Association

The Detroit Executives Association, founded in 1926, is comprised of business owners and principal decision makers in and around the Detroit metropolitan area. The association was built on the premise that members will work together to promote not only their own business, but each member's business, as well, through the exchange of leads at weekly meetings, held at the Detroit Athletic Club.

Even as business climates change, the Detroit Executives Association remains a vital force in helping its members develop extensive customer bases, cultivate their businesses, and enhance their bottom line.

For more information, including how to become a member, please visit http://www.detroitexecs.com

About Josh Linkner

As a pioneer in interactive marketing and promotions, Linkner has been involved in the development of thousands of digital marketing strategies over the last 13 years. As the founder and CEO of ePrize, Linkner and his firm have produced more than 5,000 industry-leading interactive promotions across 36 countries. Clients have included Coca-Cola, American Express, The Gap, Procter & Gamble, and Warner Bros. Linkner is a highly sought-after speaker, and a frequent source for comment among top business, technology and marketing media. For more information about ePrize, visit www.eprize.com

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