~~ Governor Mario Cuomo, American politician and member of the Democratic Party. He served as the Secretary of State of New York from 1975 to 1978, as the Lieutenant Governor of New York from 1979 to 1982 and as the 52nd Governor of New York for three terms, 1983 to 1994; quoted on the red carpet during The 3rd Annual Emmy Awards, The Plaza Hotel, New York City, June 23, 2013
“...You have to meet these women…they are remarkable; They are women who are over 35, have overcome incredible obstacles including political asylum…come here and gotten an education and with out help finish their education, which they never would have been able to do because they don’t have the money…they have become doctors, lawyers, psychologists, social workers, and have all contributed to the community…The next step is to make it bigger, we’ve given about 140 – 150 grants and it’s going to get bigger.” ~~ Irene Cohen, Founder/Former President of The Education Fund and Partner at Cohen and Miners as quoted on the red carpet during quoted during The 3rd Annual Emmy Awards, The Plaza Hotel, New York City, June 23, 2013
“...It’s marvelous. I couldn’t be happier. It personally touches me because we’re awarding 12 awards today to 12 outstanding women who have shown that you can get your life back on track and the key to it is a good education. What The Women’s Forum does through our Education Fund program is open the doors so that women can walk through and get that education, get their lives back on track and help change the world...” ~~ Beverly Beaudoin , President of The Education Fund of the Women’s Forum, Chief Strategy Officer for BoomBox Inc. as quoted on the red carpet during quoted during The 3rd Annual Emmy Awards, The Plaza Hotel, New York City, June 25, 2013
The "see what you missed” video montage is here – glad you’re back. Maria Benavenga, KUDOS, KUDOS, KUDOS to you over and over for producing another spectacular "see what you missed" video montage in record-breaking time! There are photos posted on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151662069486435.1073741834.794796434&type=1&l=f9592b0ffa
Cole was honored for her contributions as advocate, activist and filmmaker and for her lasting impact on several of the leading issues of our day, and Mitchell for her unparalleled career -- both in front of the camera and behind it -- as an award-winning career journalist, producer and executive.
The Elly Award recognizes extraordinary and often heroic effort in overcoming adversity and the most daunting of odds in restructuring lives for success. Grants are awarded to women over the age of 35 who, after suffering great adversity and an interruption in their education, are now pursuing undergraduate college degrees. Students in this population are often single parents, economically disadvantaged and struggling with the rising costs of a college education. Over the past 26 years, 141 women have been honored by The Education Fund.
The Women’s Forum of New York is New York's premier organization of women leaders comprised of the highest women achievers across all professional sectors from finance to fine arts. For more information visit https://www.womensforumny.org/
The Education Fund of the Women's Forum provides annual Awards to encourage mature women of need to fulfill their potential through the pursuit of an undergraduate college education and to enhance their capacities to provide productive and supportive service to their communities. http://www.womensforumny.org/index.cfm/education-fund/
Award winning actress, Glenn Close and former New York First Lady Matilda Raffa Cuomo presented the key awards. Tony Award winning playwright, activist and author of the “Vagina Monologues” and “Emotional Creature,” Eve Ensler, lead a conversation on leadership with honorees Maria Cuomo Cole and Pat Mitchell.
The stellar event was held at NYC’s finest landmark, The Plaza Hotel, world reknown for timeless elegance, history, and palatial architecture. Stay tuned for exciting “one to one” interviews with honorees Maria Cuomo Cole, Pat Mitchell, and presenters Glenn Close. Additionally I was privileged to meet and interview with Irene Cohen, Founder/Former President of The Education Fund and Partner at Cohen and Miners and Beverly Beaudoin, President of The Education Fund of the Women’s Forum.
Amazing takeaway was the honor to meet and interview with Governor Mario Cuomo and First Lady of New York, Matilda Cuomo.
For those of you who weren’t able to attend this stellar event, this article will be updated regularly. Included will be a “see what you missed” video featuring highlights of the event and “One to One” interviews from the red carpet.
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The Elly Award recognizes extraordinary and often heroic effort in overcoming adversity and the most daunting of odds in restructuring lives for success. Grants are awarded to women over the age of 35 who, after suffering great adversity and an interruption in their education, are now pursuing undergraduate college degrees. Students in this population are often single parents, economically disadvantaged and struggling with the rising costs of a college education. Over the past 26 years, 141 women have been honored by The Education Fund.
The Women’s Forum of New York is New York's premier organization of women leaders comprised of the highest women achievers across all professional sectors from finance to fine arts. For more information visit https://www.womensforumny.org/
The Education Fund of the Women's Forum provides annual Awards to encourage mature women of need to fulfill their potential through the pursuit of an undergraduate college education and to enhance their capacities to provide productive and supportive service to their communities. http://www.womensforumny.org/index.cfm/education-fund/
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