PRESS RELEASE 17th November 2011

For immediate release

Mark Rogers of Rhema Media named one of the Future 100 Young Social Entrepreneurs for 2011

Mark Rogers, founder and Managing Director of Rhema Media Ltd is announced as one of the Future 100 Young Social Entrepreneurs of the Year on Social Enterprise Day during Global Entrepreneurship Week 2011.

Global Entrepreneurship Week is a worldwide movement of entrepreneurial people, with millions unleashing their enterprising talents and turning their ideas into reality

It began as Enterprise Week in the UK back in 2004. When news of the phenomenal success of Enterprise Week in the UK spread the globe, lots of other countries got excited about the potential of running similar initiatives in their own countries. Since its inception, Global Entrepreneurship Week has spread to 115 countries, with nearly 24,000 organisations planning more than 37,000 activities.

The Future 100 Awards were first launched in 2008 to recognise and profile young entrepreneurs running businesses, which have a triple bottom line. The definition of a triple bottom line, is a business that addresses people, planet and profit. They have a strong commercial foundation as well as a significant social and environmental impact.

The Future 100 Awards recognises the success of young entrepreneurs aged 18-35 who demonstrate entrepreneurial flair and innovation in progressing a responsible business venture.

Rhema Media is a collaboration of UK Freelancers, with an ethos of working better together than apart. Our clients get the best of all worlds: heavyweight project management experience and a significant development pool to call upon at all times, but without the hassle of long-term contracts. We are committed to providing work experience opportunities, both paid and voluntary, to young people committed to developing their own future, who have a passion for creativity.

Mark said, “I’m pleased to be recognised for the work we do. Our clients benefit from top quality, creative media work, whilst young people have gained much needed work experience. Its been a fun journey so far and we believe that the best is yet to come”

Founder of Striding Out and organiser of the Future100 awards, Heather Wilkinson said: “The future of our world is in the hands of individuals who are committed to generating commercial and ethical returns.

Challenging economic times can offer opportunities to question the way we operate as both a business community and a society. We have a history of profiling the ‘Future 100′ young entrepreneurs who are changing the face of everyday business and improving commerce’s impact on the wider world.”

The Future 100 awards encourages and rewards extraordinary vision, ethical business practice and social responsibility. They aim to showcase businesses that offer innovative and sustainable solutions to social problems. The Future 100 Awards is organized by Striding Out www.stridingout.co.uk, a social enterprise which is committed to supporting the development and growth of young and ethical entrepreneurs.

ENDS

For Further Information

Visit www.rhema-media.com or tweet @markrogers

An Awards Celebration is taking place on Social Enterprise Day – 17th November during Global Entrepreneurship Week in London. Press are invited to attend to interview winners. For further information, please contact Heather Wilkinson, Director of Striding Out on 07795 646 646 or email heather@stridingout.co.uk

Future 100 – www.future100.co.uk – A full list of award winners can be found on the website from the 17th November 2011.

Striding Out – www.stridingout.co.uk – Business support organisation providing professional training and coaching services.

Global Entrepreneurship Week –– http://www.gew.org.uk/home For information concerning global entrepreneurship week.