BUSINESS EXPERT SELECTED AS ONE OF 'THE WORLD'S GREATEST BUSINESS MENTORS'

Dr. Ann Atkinson, President & CEO of Atkinson & Associates, LLC, has been selected as one of "the World's Greatest Business Mentors" - an honor bestowed to only 50 professionals internationally. Awarded by Mission Publishing of Palo Alto, CA, the selection identified Ann Atkinson as an innovative expert whose skills, experience and record of success qualify her as an unsurpassed resource and mentor for others. The award also signifies Dr. Atkinson's distinctive leadership in business as a strategic and organizational design expert.

Atkinson's designation as one of The World's Greatest Business Mentors is highlighted by her inclusion in a book of the same name, planned as a Spring, 2004 release. All recipients of the award are invited to write a chapter for the book in which they use their insights and experiences to impart invaluable wisdom to others. Over 2000 individuals were nominated for the program, and after thorough interviews and review, 50 were selected.

It's a tremendous honor to be selected as one of the world's greatest business mentors," says Ann Atkinson. "To be recognized not only for professional achievements, but as one who can mentor and help others to accomplish their goals is quite humbling."

John Eggen, head of the selection process for the program, believes the honor of being selected is well-earned, and in some cases, long overdue for the winners. "We all hear about the Fortune 500 CEOs and world business leaders, but too often we neglect to recognize wise experts whose insights and strategies have significantly transformed people's personal and professional lives, and made a positive impact in their communities," notes Eggen. "The knowledge these individuals possess is extraordinary; people like Ann Atkinson are genuine experts who are helping business owners, executives, and professionals achieve significant goals."