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The Corporate Responsibility Magazine Awards Dinner at The World Famous Cipriani – Wall Street, New York, 2012

The Corporate Responsibility Magazine Awards Dinner at The World Famous Cipriani – Wall Street, New York, 2012

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Each year since 2008, CR Magazine has awarded the prestigious Responsible CEO of the Year Award, presented to CEOs — from companies, NGOs, and governments — who, during the previous year, put themselves at personal and professional risk in order to deliver on corporate responsibility promises.
This annual award is unique among business honors because it recognizes how individual CEOs have aligned their organization’s interests with that of thousands of stakeholders to do well by doing good and acknowledges leadership in progress, since corporate responsibility represents a discipline that is ever to be improved upon.

In 2011, CR Magazine announced the addition of the Corporate Responsibility Lifetime Achievement Award to recognize an individual whose risk-taking, vision and pioneering spirit have led to significant achievement in the Corporate Responsibility field over the course of their career.
All award winners are nominated by fellow members of the CR community and selected by an independent panel of judges composed of previous winners and other recognized leaders.

Rex W. Tillerson – Chairman, President, and CEO of Exxon Mobil Corporation – 2011

Rex W. Tillerson – Chairman, President, and CEO of Exxon Mobil Corporation – 2011

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In 1989, he became general manager of Exxon Company USA’s central production division, responsible for oil and gas production operations throughout a large portion of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Kansas.

In 1992, Mr. Tillerson was named production advisor to Exxon Corporation. Three years later, he was named president of Exxon Yemen Inc. and Esso Exploration and Production Khorat Inc., and in January 1998 became vice president of Exxon Ventures (CIS) Inc. and president of Exxon Neftegas Limited. In those roles, he was responsible for Exxon’s holdings in Russia and the Caspian Sea as well as the Sakhalin I consortium operations offshore Sakhalin Island, Russia.

In December 1999, he became executive vice president of ExxonMobil Development Company. Tillerson was named senior vice president of Exxon Mobil Corporation in August 2001, and was elected president of the corporation and member of the board of directors on March 1, 2004. He assumed his current position on January 1, 2006.

Interview with The Honorable Deputy Prime Minister of The Government of Kosovo, Mimoza Kusari-Lila – 2011

Interview with The Honorable Deputy Prime Minister of The Government of Kosovo, Mimoza Kusari-Lila – 2011

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Mimoza Kusari-Lila was appointed as Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Trade and Industry on February 23, 2011. In her capacity as Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Trade and Industry, she is responsible for coordinating crucial economic reforms envisioned on Government of Kosovo’s Economic Vision Goals 2011-2014 as well as directing the formulation of policies related to the development of trade and industry.

Before becoming the Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Trade and Industry, Mrs. Kusari – Lila run for office for the mayor of Gjakova in the elections of 2009, a highly contested municipal elections which result was challenged up to the Constitutional Court of Kosovo.

A year after, in the extra ordinary election of December 2010, Mrs. Kusari – Lila was the most voted female politician in Kosovo.

Howard Schultz, Chairman President and CEO, of Starbucks Speech at the 102nd NRF Conference – 2013

Howard Schultz, Chairman President and CEO, of Starbucks Speech at the 102nd NRF Conference – 2013

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It all started with a cup of coffee.

Howard Schultz, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Starbucks Coffee Company, first walked into Starbucks in Seattle’s Pike Place Market in 1981. Howard was drawn into conversation with these connoisseurs who took great care in not only finding and roasting the highest quality coffee, but also sharing their passion with others. Drawn to Seattle and its extraordinary coffee culture, Howard moved from his native New York and joined Starbucks in 1982 as director of operations and marketing when Starbucks had four stores.

In 1983, Howard traveled to Italy and was captivated by Italian coffee bars and the romance of the coffee experience. He had a vision to bring the Italian coffeehouse tradition back to Seattle, creating a third place between work and home. In order to pursue this dream, Howard left Starbucks to start his own coffee company called Il Giornale and returned in August 1987 to purchase Starbucks with the help of local investors. Howard went on to create two landmark programs for Starbucks partners (employees): comprehensive health coverage for part-time partners and equity in the company in the form of stock options.

From that foundation, Starbucks has grown to more than 16,000 stores in neighborhoods around the world. What remains the same from that first cup of coffee: a connection, a conversation, and a sense of community.

Catalin Botezatu, Romanian Couture Designs – 2012

Catalin Botezatu, Romanian Couture Designs – 2012

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Mr. Botezatu’s latest couture collection is entitled “Tsarina” and is inspired by the elegance of Russian tsardom. The ensembles will be presented in a dramatic runway show directed by the designer. The stunning collection took two months to create, and the show takes over eight hours to prepare. The designs feature hand embroidery, heavy rich fabrics, and fine brocades as well as touches of mink and chinchilla, reminiscent of the opulence and exclusivity of the Russian imperial era. Sequins – applied using the latest technology – leather, feathers and Swarovski crystals add dimension to the designs. The color palette of red, gold, silver, black, grey and green is the foundation for these distinctive Botezatu creations.

The hair styling for the show will be done by the Laurent Tourette team following the latest trends from Paris haute couture, and makeup will be done by the Mirela Vescan team.

Catalin Botezatu’s distinctive couture collections have been presented worldwide and have been recognized with many international awards. He has been named “Designer of the Year” six years in a row by VIP Magazine (Romania), and has twice been presented with the “Award for Excellence in Fashion” by Fashion TV Romania, in addition to numerous other fashion awards around the world.

A prolific and energetic fashion icon, Catalin Botezatu has done runway shows all over the globe including Rome, Athens, Monte Carlo, St. Tropez, Cannes, Moscow, Turkey, Budapest, Ibiza, Malta, Sun City (South Africa), Windock (Namibia), as well as New York, and his fashion accomplishments have been featured in prominent publications and media worldwide, including Der Stern, Book Moda, Vogue U.K., Financial Times, EuroNews, Deutsche Welle, VIP Moda, Modastyle International, World Fashion TV, and Italian television networks RAI, TG3 and Italia Piu. Most of his fashion shows are broadcast by Fashion TV. He is also a famous television personality in his native Romania, appearing on The Bachelor and as host of Romania’s Next Top Model.

Eliette By Eliette Lesuperbe – Guadeloupe, an overseas region of France in Caribbean – 2013

Eliette By Eliette Lesuperbe – Guadeloupe, an overseas region of France in Caribbean – 2013

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Eliette, operates her shop in Guadeloupe, serving as a showcase for “ELIETTE LESUPERBE” branding products to promote her expertise. The target customer is the one able to wear her creations from chic, ready to wear to Urban style.

Her brand has grown dramatically and has been very successful over the time. Eliette surfaced recently as one of the most prominent stylists/designers in the Caribbean islands and also begins to benefit from international recognition highlighting by her various participations in many local fashion show and prestigious events in the Caribbean, TV and radio appearances and more, such as “ Mondial de la Coiffure, ‘Style Week Jamaica’, recently the ethnic lab Fashion Weekend 2012 in Paris. An amazing collaboration with Hair Dresser/Ambassador of the brand Mizani for l’Oreal: Alexis Rosso and lastly a consecration as best designer in the 6th edition of the woman in gold (July 2012).

Visionary and futuristic French Guadeloupean Designer/stylist Eliette Lesuperbe, originally from Guadeloupe has more than 15 years of experience in the field of fashion. Passionate, she describes fashion as a way to live through creativity. A perfectionist at heart and follower of elegance, she always tries to excel. Eliette is in tune with the times and wants to carry out the objectives and path she has chosen: to create value to women.

Her main inspiration comes from the world around her, materials, and different cultures. Eliette defines her style as a mix of European fashion, Caribbean and African. Her creations are not meant to be categorized as Caribbean. She creates all kinds of clothes, from haute couture to everyday casual. She gives her imagination free rein. Eliette differs significantly from other designers by a boldness and creativity.

Ashton Michael F/W 2013 ‘Black Heart’ Collection at The Metropolitan Pavilion, NY

Ashton Michael F/W 2013 ‘Black Heart’ Collection at The Metropolitan Pavilion, NY

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If you have watched the Super Bowl, VMA, AMA or any award show, red carpet or music video in the past 10 years you’ve most likely seen the work of fashion designer and stylist Ashton Hirota and his Ashton Michael Label.
Born and raised in Los Angeles Hirota made his debut on the fashion scene at the age of 19 when his first showing in LA Fashion Week resulted in being picked up by destination stores including Patricia Fields NYC, Fred Segal LA, and Volcan & Aphrodite in Tokyo. A decade later Hirota continues his progressive movement with his current company Ashton Michael. Offering exclusive capsule collections, wardrobe styling and custom one-of-a-kind pieces combined with artistic vision and a true understanding of fit and fabrication, Hirota creates clothing that is tailored for any and every personality and public image.
Featured on clients ranging from American Idol to icons of Hollywood and music, Hirota has designed custom pieces for celebrities as diverse as Will.i.am, Usher, Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, Alex Clare, Regina Spektor, and Pitbull just to name a few. Today in addition to designing and producing his own Ashton Michael Label, Hirota is sought out by top stylist and chart topping artists for his ability to create fashion forward pieces individualized for each client’s personality and public image with one of the industries quickest turnaround times available. Hirota is a strong believer that there is no gender in creative expression, just individuality.
Ashton Michael design headquarters and showroom is located in the heart of Hollywood, CA under the roof of “The House of Infinite Radness.” Available by appointment only to industry professionals, the showroom caters to those looking for unique, one-of-a-kind pieces. Purchases and rentals are available with full option to alter or customize any piece in house and one on one consultation is available with the designer himself.

2012 Couture Fashion Week Designers Showcase

2012 Couture Fashion Week Designers Showcase

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1.      Andres Aquino Couture Collection 2012

2.      Sushma Patel, USA/Indian Designs, Spring 2013 Collection

3.      Robert Flores,  Male Couture Designs from Dominican Republic 2012 

Nos  Designer  Robert Flores

4.      Diani Mota, Couture  Fashion Line 2012

 

                              

5.      Wendy Luzon Spring 2013 Collection Fashion Show

Carmelo Anthony, NY Knicks Small Forward, Interview – 2012

Carmelo Anthony, NY Knicks Small Forward, Interview – 2012

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Carmelo Kyam Anthony nicknamed “Melo”, is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

After a successful high school career at Towson Catholic High School and Oak Hill Academy, Anthony attended Syracuse University for college where he led the Orangemen to their first National Championship in 2003. He earned the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player award and was named the Most Valuable Player of NCAA East Regional. After one season at Syracuse University, Anthony left college to enter the 2003 NBA Draft, where he was selected as the third pick by the Nuggets. He was traded to the Knicks several days prior to the 2011 trade deadline.

Since entering the NBA, Anthony has emerged as one of the most well-known and popular players in the league. He was named to the All-Rookie team, to the All-Star team six times and to the All-NBA team six times. Anthony led the Nuggets to two division titles and to the playoffs every year from 2004 to 2010. In 2009, he helped the Nuggets advance to the Conference Finals for the first time since 1985. As a member of the USA National Team, Anthony won a bronze medal at the 2004 Olympics and gold medals at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics. On August 2, 2012, Carmelo Anthony broke the United States men’s Olympic team’s record for most points in a single game when he scored 37 points against Nigeria.

Walter “Clyde” Frazier, New York Knicks Basketball Great – 2012

Walter “Clyde” Frazier, New York Knicks Basketball Great – 2012

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Walter “Clyde” Frazier is an American former basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was blessed with a unique combination of court vision, quickness, and size (he stands 6’4″) for a guard. As their floor general, he led the New York Knicks to the franchise’s only two NBA Championships (1970 & 1973), and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1987. Upon his retirement from basketball, Frazier went into broadcasting; he is currently a color commentator for telecasts of Knicks games on the MSG Network.

Interview with Billy Jean King, Tennis Great – 2012

Interview with Billy Jean King, Tennis Great – 2012

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Billie Jean King was born November 22, 1943 in Long Beach, California. Billie Jean began playing tennis at an early age and quickly became one of the best in the world, following her first Wimbledon double’s title in 1962. She would go on to win 20 Wimbledon titles and fight for equal pay for the women title.
Between 1961 and 1979, Billie Jean King won a record 20 Wimbledon titles, including the singles in 1966–8, 1972–3, and 1975. She also won 13 US titles (including four singles), four French titles (one singles), and two Australian titles (one singles).
Off the court, Billie Jean King fought for equal prize money for men and women and in 1971 became the first female athlete to win over $100,000. This campaign for equality is most notably remembered by her 1973 “Battle of the Sexes” match against 55-year-old tennis champ Bobby Riggs, who claimed the women’s game to be inferior. The match drew considerable publicity and before a worldwide television audience of some 50 million, King beat Riggs 6-4, 6-3, 6-3.
In 1974, Billie Jean King became the first president of the Women’s Tennis Association. She headed up the first professional women’s tour, the Virginia Slims, in the 1970s. She was elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1987 and served as captain of the United States Fed Cup team in the 1990s.

Interview with Gary Shapiro, President of International Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) at Las Vegas Convention Center – 2011

Interview with Gary Shapiro, President of International Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) at Las Vegas Convention Center – 2011

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Gary Shapiro is president and CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, the U.S. trade association representing more than 2,000 consumer electronics companies and owning and producing the continent’s largest annual tradeshow, the International CES®.

Shapiro led the industry in its successful transition to HDTV. He co-founded and chaired the HDTV Model Station and served as a leader of the Advanced Television Test Center (ATTC). He is a charter inductee to the Academy of Digital Television Pioneers, and received its highest award as the industry leader most influential in advancing HDTV. He focused on the need for and led the effort to obtain the 2009 cut-off date of analog broadcasting.

As chairman of the Home Recording Rights Coalition (HRRC), Shapiro led the manufacturers’ battle to preserve the legality of recording technology and consumer fair use rights. Shapiro has held many exhibition industry leadership posts, and received the exhibition industry’s highest honor, the Pinnacle Award. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Northern Virginia Technology Council, the State Department’s Advisory Committee on International Communications and Information Policy, and the Board of Directors of the Washington Economic Club. He has served as a member of the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Commission on Information Technology and on the Board of Visitors of George Mason University. Shapiro also has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a “mastermind” for his initiative in helping to create the Industry Cooperative for Ozone Layer Protection (ICOLP).
Shapiro leads a staff of 140 employees and thousands of industry volunteers and has testified before Congress on technology and business issues more than 20 times. He has received annual recognition from The Hill since 2006 as a “top lobbyist” in Washington. Also, Washington Life magazine has named him one of the 100 most influential people in Washington, D.C. CEA has won many awards as a family friendly employer and one of the best places in Virginia to work.

Shapiro authored the 2011 bestselling book The Comeback: How Innovation Will Restore the American Dream (Beaufort).

Prior to joining the association, Shapiro was an associate at the law firm of Squire Sanders. He also has worked on Capitol Hill, as an assistant to a member of Congress. He received his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center and is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate with a double major in economics and psychology from Binghamton University. He is married to Dr. Susan Malinowski, a retina surgeon.

The following vendors were showcased on our World Liberty TV Technology Channel:

• Fashion Ware Tech Runway Presentation.
• Joyce Su for Intel, reviewing Intel based Tablets.
• Shaun O’ Connor for Microsoft, doing a review for the New XBOX 360.
• Rick Harwick of Motorola, doing a review for Motorola Atrix Smartphone.
• Anna Lingeris for Hershey’s Company, promoting The New Mini Reese’s.
• Afsha of SwitchEasy, doing reviews for Apple iPad & iPhone accessories.
• Joe Daileda for MEE Electronics, doing a review for HT21 New Headphones.
• Brad Alexander of Gecko Co. doing reviews for iPhone & iPad accessories from Australia.
• Tomonori Shibahara of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO).
• Andre from Vutec Corp reviewing a new 3D TV.

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