ELAINE TAULE, CEO OF NMS MANAGEMENT, RECEIVES NOMINATION FOR 2001 CRYSTAL SLIPPER AWARD CONTACT: Glen Calder at 561-750-9800 ext. 16 gcalder@transmediagroup.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Delray Beach, FL. January 31, 2001 - Elaine Taule, CEO of NMS Management and President of Palm Beach County's National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), was nominated for the 3rd Annual Crystal Slipper Award. This award is presented to South Florida's most outstanding women to be recognized for their extraordinary achievements and contributions. The Crystal Slipper Awards 2001 is the inclusive coalition of women's organizations drawn together during Women's History Month to celebrate and promote the achievements of women in business in South Florida. The awards will be presented March 13th at the Boca Raton Country Club. "This nomination has been a great honor for myself personally and a reflection of the hard work and community outreach that NMS Management has accomplished," said Elaine Taule. "South Florida has become a hotbed for successful women business owners and the Crystal Slipper Award is a wonderful way to bring attention to this fact." Elaine is nominated for the Women Entrepreneur Trailblazer Crystal Slipper Award, which awards pioneers who have been in business for over five years and have built up substantial revenues. She recently received the Teal Heart Award from the National Association of Women's Business Owners for appreciation of her outstanding leadership and vision. Elaine also belongs to the following organizations: AAMRO (American Association of Medical Review Officers); EAP (Employee Assistance Professionals Association); DATIA (Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association). NMS Management Services Inc. is a full-service drug testing company with an innovative approach to implementing drug testing programs, MRO service, drug awareness education and EAP services. Their full range of services combined with competitive pricing has placed NMS Management Inc. in the forefront of the industry. In the past year, the company's sales have tripled and clients number over 1000. Its client roster includes such companies as HBO Latin America, Roadhouse Grill, Pet Supermarket, Delray Acura, Play It Again Sports, BaronMessenger, Careers USA, Florida East Coast Railroad, and more. For more information visit their website at www.nmspsa.com or call 561-266-9010 / 800-269-0502.