Influential Visionaries Honored at TMCF's 24th Anniversary Awards Dinner
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Posted By: Stacie Coulter on August 09, 2011 EVENT OVERVIEW: The Thurgood Marshall College Fund's 24th Anniversary Awards Dinner, themed "Developing Minds...Delivering Dreams", celebrates the achievements of the country's foremost visionaries who have used their status to impart a positive impact on the lives of these students and public Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Proceeds from the event enable TMCF to continue its work as a critical link between students having greater access to higher education and the opportunity to become a part of a new generation of global leaders. WHERE/TIME: Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers - Metropolitan Ballroom New York City Monday, October 24, 2011 Pre-Receptions 6:30 pm | Dinner & Program 7:00 pm | Post Dessert Reception 10:00 pm HOST: Pastor Shirley Caesar, Gospel Music Artist HONOREES: FOUNDER'S AWARD John Esposito President and Chief Executive Officer Bacardi USA, Inc. COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD: Rollin L. Ford Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer Walmart Stores, Inc. CORPORATE LEADERSHIP AWARD: Jesse L. Calloway VP & General Manager Tobacco Processing & Manufacturing Philip Morris USA EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD: Dr. Thelma B. Thompson President University of Maryland Eastern Shore NOTABLE PAST HONOREES: Jim Clifton, Chairman & CEO, Gallup; Tom Long, CEO, Miller Brewing Company; Michael E. Szymanczyk, President & CEO, Phillip Morris USA, Inc.; Mary J. Blige, Founder & President, Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now, Inc. (FFAWN); Carly S. Fiorina, Former Chairman & CEO, Hewlett-Packard Company; and Ted Turner Vice Chairman, Time Warner Inc. PAST HOSTS/PRESENTERS/ PERFORMERS: Anika Noni Rose, Omarosa, Patti Labelle, Danny Glover, Marlon Jackson, Terrence Howard, Angela Basset, Diahann Carroll, Regina Belle, and Lynn Whitfield. PAST DINNER CO-CHAIRS: John Lundgren, President & CEO, Stanley Black & Decker; John Esposito, President & Chief Executive Officer, Bacardi USA, Inc.; Carl C. Dalstrom, President & Chief Executive Officer, USA Funds; Ron Meyer, President & CEO, Universal Studios; Bob Johnson, Founder, Black Entertainment Television (BET); Thomas McInerney, CEO, ING U.S. Financial Service; and Earl G. Graves, Sr., Chairman & Publisher, BLACK ENTERPRISE Magazine. To learn more about TMCF's Anniversary Awards Dinner, please visit: www.TMCFAnniversaryDinner.com Unable to attend? You can still join our journey of Developing Minds. . .Delivering Dreams! The Thurgood Marshall College Fund wants to ensure that every student has an opportunity to secure an education. By making a contribution, you can help us to fulfill our mission. We've all required a little help to reach our goals, so click here to help a student achieve his or her dream! CONNECT WITH TMCF! violinist violinist violinistyoutube ABOUT THE THURGOOD MARSHALL COLLEGE FUND: The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), named for the U.S. Supreme Court's first African-American justice, was established in 1987. TMCF supports and represents nearly 300,000 students attending our 47 member schools, which include public Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs). TMCF's work is critical to guaranteeing our country a robust and diverse pipeline of talented workers and future leaders. TMCF achieves its vision of Changing the World . . . One Leader at a Time by focusing on: Scholarships, Capacity Building & Programmatic Support, and Public Policy & Advocacy. TMCF is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization and has a "Four Star" rating by Charity Navigator. For up-to-the-minute information about TMCF and its initiatives, visit: www.thurgoodmarshallcollegefund.org. WASHINGTON, D.C. 901 F Street NW, Suite 300 Washington, D.C. 20004 Tel: (202) 507-4851 Fax: (202)-652-2934 NEW YORK CITY 80 Maiden Lane, Suite 2204 New York, New York 10038 Tel: (212) 573-8888 Fax: (212) 573-8497 www.thurgoodmarshallcollegefund.org If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Stacie Coulter
Executive Assistant , Member Since September 2005 |
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