Neeson and Broderick To Present 2008 Pencil Awards
Tony® Award-winning film and stage actor Matthew Broderick and Oscar® and Tony®-nominated actor Liam Neeson will be presenting the awards at PENCIL's 2008 Spring Gala.
Business leaders, companies and school principals who have demonstrated their commitment to transforming public schools through PENCIL partnerships or outstanding leadership in the educational community will be honored.
PENCIL will recognize the contributions of Robert F.X. Sillerman, Chairman and CEO, CKx, Inc. (NYC Public School Alumni Award) Macy's & Bloomingdale's, accepted by Terry Lundgren, Chairman, President and CEO, Macy's Inc. (PENCIL Corporate Partner Award Napoleon Barragan, Chairman and CEO, 1800Mattress.com and Principal Mary Burke, Newcomers High School, Long Island City (PENCIL Partnership Award)
This year's theme—"Imagine What We Can Do"—signifies the transformative impact that PENCIL partnerships are having on more than 500 public schools throughout the five boroughs.
Co-chairs of the gala are Lisa Belzberg, Principal, Leeds Equity Partners; Frank Bisignano, Chief Administrative Officer, JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Harold E. Ford, Jr., Vice Chairman & Senior Policy Advisor, Merrill Lynch; Edward Goldberg, Senior Vice President, Government & Consumer Affairs, Macy's, Inc.; Mitchell J. Slater, Chief Operating Officer and Senior Executive Vice President, CKx, Inc.
The event takes place Tuesday, April 15 at 6:00 PM – Cocktails7:00 PM – Dinner and Awards at Cipriani Wall Street (55 Wall Street, Manhattan) Ticket cost is $1,500; tables available starting at $15,000
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