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TAMPA, Fl. Jan. 11 /Christian Newswire/ -- Best Selling Author and Life Coach Pastor Paula White of Paula White Ministries will be among the presenters at the 16th annual 2008 Trumpet Awards being held this Sunday, January 13th, in Atlanta, Georgia.

The annual Trumpet Awards acknowledge the accomplishments of men and women who have significantly contributed to enhancing the quality of life for all. This includes individuals and/or groups who augment the richness of this great global society by partnering with the cause of justice and equality of all.

Originally presented by Turner Broadcasting in 1993 and now presented by the Trumpet Awards Foundation, Inc., the Trumpet Awards were created to herald the accomplishments of Black Americans who have succeeded against immense odds. Special recognition is given to the few, who symbolize the many, who have overcome the ills of racism and poverty and achieved special greatness.

"I am humbled and honored to be small part of the celebration of this year's Trumpet Award honorees," says White, who herself has overcome tremendous odds in her life's journey. "These successful men and women know what it is like to struggle, never give up, and to seize their goals and dreams."

This years 2008 Trumpet Honorees include: Halle Berry, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Shareef Abdur-Rahim,Dr. T.B. Boyd III,Danny Glover, Sheila C. Johnson,  Brian O. Jordan, Dr. Vincent Moss, Don Thompson,  Congressman Sanford Bishop Jr., The Honorable Paul Howard Jr., Congressman Hank Johnson, Judge Thelma Wyatt Cummings Moore, Congressman David Scott and the The Honorable Georganna Sinkfield. For a complete list of Honorees visit: http://www.trumpetfoundation.org/trumpet2008.htm

About Paula White:
Paula co-founded the 23,000-member Without Walls International Church in Tampa Florida. As life coach, motivational speaker, and bible teacher, she serves as an inspiration to millions worldwide through her practical and creative delivery of biblical doctrine. Paula conducts nationwide Life by Design empowerment sessions, hosts an international television program reaching a potential 2.3 billion people, spearheads global humanitarian efforts, all the while traveling the world fulfilling her mission to transform lives, heal hearts, and win souls. For information about Paula visit www.paulawhite.org.

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