Released on: October 7, 2008, 2:10 am

Press Release Author: XL Group

Industry: Education

Press Release Summary: Dr John Demartini, the world leading behavioral expert,
speaker and author at the forefront of the personal and professional development
industry, wins top XL Results Foundation Award.

Press Release Body: Singapore (10 September 2008): Now in its second year, the XL
Extraordinary Lives Award is presented to one of XL’s 3000 Members from around the
world that has been an inspiration to others and who has contributed back to society
in a meaningful way. The Award, which was introduced last year, has its winner
determined by XL Results Foundation Members who vote for the individual that they
feel most deserves to be recognized. Paul Dunn – the Australian speaker and
philanthropist – was the inaugural winner in 2007.

Dr Demartini is an admirable winner receiving a donation to The Demartini Institute
and a media package to further the work of the Institute. His scope of knowledge and
experience is a culmination of 34 years of research and studies of more than 28,000
texts into over 200 different disciplines ranging from psychology, philosophy,
metaphysics, theology, neurology and physiology. He was one of the featured
philosopher/teachers in the world renowned hit movie, “The Secret” and is considered
foremost in the field of philosophy, transformation and expanding global
consciousness.

The Demartini Institute is focused on personal and professional development with a
vision of reaching and empowering millions of students across every level of society
throughout Africa. The Institute has a strong focus on expanding Dr Demartini’s work
into the communities which is being achieved with sponsored seats on his seminars as
well as pro-bono workshops and talks presented in the communities.


The two award runners-up are Getrude Matshe from New Zealand and Bruce Muzik from
the United Kingdom.

Getrude Matshe is a speaker, author and philanthropist – born and raised in Zimbabwe
and now living in Wellington, New Zealand. She is the founder of the Africa Alive
Education Foundation, which provides education, health and family support services
for HIV positive children and young adults in rural and impoverished communities in
Zimbabwe. The Foundation promotes community participation in the care and support of
orphans and other vulnerable children for social, educational and economic
advancement.

Bruce Muzik is a talented musician, who now manages and runs his own seminar and
consulting company in the UK. Bruce, who was raised in South Africa, gives back to
communities in his home country in several ways, which include sponsoring a rural
business school and providing free education for South Africans who do not have the
resources or funds for study.

Roger Hamilton is Chairman of the XL Group “Over 100 extraordinary individuals were
nominated for this award and I’m truly humbled by the incredible ways that they are
giving back to society and inspiring others to do the same. Social entrepreneurs
around the world, such as those nominated for this award, are making major strides
every day in tackling some of the pressing issues that our world is facing –
especially in the areas of poverty alleviation, rural education and global health”

XL also congratulates the nominees who received the most votes by country:
Australia: Cathy Burke
Belgium: Robert Benninga
Canada: Bob Urichuck
China: Warwick Fahy
Dubai: KK Sarachandra Bose
Hong Kong: Frances Cheung
India: Maya Shahani
Indonesia: Ghani Kunto
Japan: William Reed
Malaysia: Steven Khong
New Zealand: Getrude Matshe
Singapore: Masami Sato
Thailand: Andrew Steele
Slovak Republic: Bea Benkova
South Africa: Zelda Mycroft
USA: Dr John Demartini
UK: Bruce Muzik

Details about all nominees are available at:
http://xlgroupblog.com/latest/2008-xl-extraordinary-lives-award

About XL
The XL Results Foundation is the world’s leading entrepreneur and social enterprise
network. XL stands for Extraordinary Lives and its mission is to accelerate the
power of individuals to create and contribute. This it does by providing effective
training, networking and resources worldwide. Hosting over 2000 events in 50 cities
in 2008, XL provides coaching accreditation, online networks and the XL Results
Foundation - a global membership programme. The company provides tools for
entrepreneurs which include Roger Hamilton’s Wealth Dynamics Experience,
Entrepreneur Business School, XL Magazine and the XL Social Enterprise Accreditation
Programme.

Web Site: http://xlgroupblog.com/latest/2008-xl-extraordinary-lives-award

Contact Details: For further information please contact Ian Grundy, XL Group.
ian.grundy@resultsfoundation.com
www.resultsfoundation.com