New York City - Mary J. Blige will be presented with the New York Junior League (NYJL)'s Award for Leadership and Excellence at the organization's 59th Annual Winter Ball, to be held at the historic Plaza Hotel on Saturday, March 5, 2011.

The evening also honors the NYJL's Outstanding Sustainers Deane Allen Gilliam and Diann Rohde and Outstanding Volunteers Shari Elizabeth Aser, Desiree Fish, Suzanne Manning, Laura Matiz and Caroline Tyburczy. These notable women stand for their dedication to making the New York Junior League a better organization and for leading by example. Legendary Vogue contributing editor André Leon Talley returns for a second year as Master of Ceremonies.

Corporate Tables of 10 are $25,000, $15,000, and $10,000, Individual Table of 10 are $7,500. Harriman Circle Benefactor Ticket (Preferred Seating) is $1,100, Friend Ticket (Reserved Seating) is $450 (prior to Feb.12; $475 thereafter) , Dancing Only (Drinks, Dessert and Dancing) is $200. Tickets are limited.

For more information go to www.nyjl.org.