NEW YORK, NY Recognizing Our Past,
Shaping Our Future is the
theme for the
One Hundred Black Men, Inc. of New York City
(OHBMNY) 29th Annual Benefit Gala
honoring:
·
Hon. Thomas P. DiNapoli, New York
State Comptroller, with the
Distinguished Service Award;
·
R. Donahue Peebles, CEO and
Chairman, The Peebles Corporation, with the
Corporate Citizen Award;
·
Malcolm D. Reid, M.D., M.P.P.,
Chairman, Department of Rehabilitation
Medicine, St. Luke's - Roosevelt Hospital
Center, with the Distinguished Physician
Community Service Award; and
·
John W. Rogers, Jr.,
Chairman and CEO, Ariel Investments, with
the Corporate Education Award.
The Black Tie gala will be held on Thursday,
February 26, 2009, at the
New York Hilton Grand Ballroom,
1335 Avenue of the Americas between 53rd and
54th Streets.
The event
features a VIP and a general
reception at 6:30 p.m. Dinner and awards
begin at 7:30 p.m. followed by dancing.
These four men are giants in business,
finance and healthcare and their work
positively impacts our core program areas
mentoring,
education, health & wellness, and economic
development.
As we celebrate more than four decades of
achievement, One Hundred Black Men, Inc. is
delighted to honor the accomplishments of
these four outstanding men, said OHBMNY
president
Philip L. Banks Jr.
For sponsorship or ticket information call
(212) 777-7070 or
(212) 537-6843, Ext. 3 or email: