Leading figures in the philanthropic community gathered on August 22 at the third and final event in a series of Hamptons awards brunches created by Diversity Affluence, the New York-based consultancy specializing in marketing communication, research and business development.
Recognized for their commitment to elevating and supporting far-ranging issues including childhood development and education, the arts and aid to the indigent, Dwayne Ashley (CEO of Global Operations, Success for Kids), Jacques-Philippe Piverger (founder and chairman of the Global Syndicate, director of PineBridge Investments and board member of George Clooney’s Help for Haiti Now Fund), and Reginald Van Lee (senior vice president of Booz Allen Hamilton, board chair of Evidence A Dance Company and member of President Obama’s Committee for the Arts and Humanities), were honored at the invitation-only event. They joined an illustrious and diverse array of individuals honored on July 11 and July 25, respectively, from the worlds of media, entertainment, fashion and hospitality. The brunch series was presented by Jaguar to herald the new 2011 Jaguar XJ, and celebrated individuals who have achieved success and advanced the diversity agenda in America. All events were held at Dockers Waterside Restaurant & Marina, located on scenic Dune Road in East Quogue.
Honorees from the past two events include: Desiree Dancy, vice president of diversity and inclusion for The New York Times; Stuart Scott, sportscaster and anchor, ESPN’s Sports Center; and, Food Network Star Aaron Sanchez, Executive Chef/Co-Owner of Centrico Restaurant, groundbreaking former model BethAnn Hardison, owner of Bethann Management; Fern Mallis, president of Fern Mallis LLC, founder of New York Fashion Week and former president of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA); Brian Reyes, Colombian-American fashion designer; and Edward Wilkerson, the accomplished design director of Lafayette 148.
In addition to an awards presentation in which the honorees received a personalized crystal award from Diversity Affluence and Jaguar, honorees were chauffeured to and from the event in the Jaguar XJ. All guests had the opportunity to enjoy a test ride and drive of the 2011 Jaguar XJ and 2011 XK along East Quogue’s scenic Dune Road.
VOSS, artesian water from Norway, was offered exclusively at the events. UPTOWN, the magazine for luxury, lifestyle, and living, was the media sponsor for the event. The Turks & Caicos Sporting Club at Ambergris Cay graciously donated two complementary vacations in honor of the occasion.
Inspired by the highly-touted book, Black Is The New Green: Marketing to Affluent African Americans, co-written by Diversity Affluence Founder Andrea Hoffman with Len Burnett, the events provided the corporate sector with access to some of the most influential leaders and key tastemakers of the affluent African American, Hispanic and Asian communities and those who have mastered the art of marketing to these important audiences.
“Diversity Affluence is committed to raising awareness of the vibrant and affluent economic sector that people of color and other minorities occupy in contemporary society,” says Andrea Hoffman, founder of Diversity Affluence. “It has been a pleasure to recognize and honor professional individuals who promote diversity through their respective industries. The successfulness of the series of brunches is a result of all the hard work and contributions of our honorees as well as our sponsor, Jaguar,” adds Bernie Jackson, Diversity Affluence.
The events, conceived by Diversity Affluences’ Andrea Hoffman and Bernie Jackson, were planned in collaboration with the global public relations agency, Ruder Finn, Inc., and a stellar Planning Committee.
Article courtesy of Helen Shelton.
