TORRANCE, Calif., March 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Janice Bryant Howroyd, Chairman and CEO of the ACT-1 Group, a global organization and leading human resources conglomerate, will be among seven influential women honored by the National Association of Women-Business Owners-LA. Awards will be handed out at the Annual NAWBO-LA Leadership and Legacy Awards Luncheon on March 13, 2009 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Howroyd will receive one of the organization's most distinguished honors, the Legacy Award. The distinction recognizes individuals who have made a significant impact on the well-being of the community. Howroyd's contributions demonstrate she has the foresight and generosity to recognize her success is best savored when she "pays it forward."

"Being honored by the women of NAWBO-LA, whom I phenomenally respect, is tremendous," said Howroyd, who serves on the Board of Directors of the Enterprise Institute of NAWBO-LA. "This award encourages me to continue to work toward making a difference in the most positive manner I can. The luncheon theme is 'Standing Together,' and I'm proud and honored to stand with the women of NAWBO-LA as we maintain the values we are organized around."

The awards ceremony is sponsored by the Union Bank of California and is the 23rd Luncheon hosted by NAWBO-LA. The popular awards event will recognize the work of LA's most influential Business Leaders. With Los Angeles being home to one of the most robust economies in the United States, this event will honor the global and national superstars whose businesses are based in Southern California and will laud the top achievers who have created a legacy of entrepreneurial excellence.

"I believe I am living the example that will inspire, and support, generations of women who participate as fully in a free world as they desire," said Howroyd. "I feel in my heart this recognition embodies what NAWBO-LA stands for. I'm just truly honored to be recognized among such a distinguished group of women who are making a difference to our state and our global economy," Howroyd concluded.

Janice Bryant Howroyd is available immediately for press interviews.

About Janice Bryant Howroyd and the ACT-1 Group :

Ever enthusiastic about growing her own business while sharing her knowledge and helping others, Howroyd plans to expand the operations of the ACT-1 Group, AppleOne Staffing Solutions, the business services solutions, and the group's flagship, Agile-1 Workforce Solutions -- a $900-million-a-year firm with more than 2,000 full-time employees -- to Brazil and Germany in 2009. The firm already services companies throughout the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, India and the United Kingdom. Howroyd recently wrote a book entitled, 'The Art of Work--How to Make Your Work, Work for You', which will be available within the year. For more information please visit www.act1group.com.

SOURCE NAWBO-LA