FACE List Awards, the most anticipated event of the summer, will be held at ESPACE Ballroom in Times Square, New York.
The capstone event of the annual Pan-African Weekend, the FACE List is a pan-African achievement awards that commemorate the work of leaders, entrepreneurs, entertainers, artists and trendsetters who are contributing towards the development of the pan-African community, and reshaping the global community’s image of Africa. The awards dinner will provide the unique opportunity for the business and philanthropic community to celebrate the success stories emerging from the pan-African community each year.
The 2015 honorees are:
Ashish J. Thakkar: Founder/Managing Director, Mara Group
Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker: Founders, Sophie’s Voice Foundation
Fumbi Chima: Chief Information Officer, Wal-Mart Asia
Amadou Gallo Fall: NBA Vice President and Managing Director for Africa
Mimi Plange: Fashion Designer
Donna Katzin: Founding Executive Director, Shared Interest
Donald C. Notice: Executive Director, West Harlem Group Assistance (WHGA)
SEE ALSO: FACE2FACE AFRICA ANNOUNCES 2015 FACE LIST AWARDS HONOREES
The awards dinner will be held at the luxurious ESPACE Ballroom located at 645 West 42nd Street, New York, NY.
Pre-Reception/Red Carpet will commence at 6:30 p.m. promptly followed by dinner and the awards show. Guests will enjoy a night filled with camaraderie and entertainment, and an opportunity to hear our honorees’ journeys in their own words.
Table reservation is available for companies, organizations and individuals who want to meet and connect intimately with the honorees and special guests. Email info@f2fafrica.com or call 8988-505-1299 for more information.
For general tickets visit panafricanweekend.com/tickets.
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