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Vital Link
Make your reservation NOW for the
National Domestic Violence Hotline’s
2007 Vital Link Awards
The National Domestic Violence Hotline presents its most distinguished event, the annual Vital Link Awards honoring individuals and organizations for outstanding achievement in building awareness of family violence and prevention services.
Through their actions, contributions and commitment to change attitudes toward domestic violence in America, these individuals and companies are shining examples of leadership,” said Sheryl Cates, Chief Executive Officer of the National Domestic Violence Hotline. “We applaud their efforts and take great pride in recognizing their significant contributions to ending domestic violence.”
When: Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Time: 6-9pm
Where: W Hotel Union Square / The Gathering Place
201 Park Avenue South (at 17th Street)
Business attire
Hot Hors d’ Oeuvres, wine reception
Awards program
Liz Claiborne, Inc., Vital Link Award
Robin Givens, Voices for Change Award
Redbook Magazine, Media for Change Award
Master of Ceremonies, Tim Gunn
To reserve sponsorships, purchase tickets or request more information, contact:
Jason Burlingame, event coordinator
STAMP Event Management
(646) 519 – 7904
vitallink@stampeventco.com
Click HERE to purchase tickets on-line
Individual Ticket - $250 each - Provides for one admission and gift bag
Friends Package - $2,500
4 admissions, 4 gift bags, text listing on event collateral (invitation and tribute book) and event website.
Silver Sponsor - $5,000
6 admissions with VIP seating, 6 gift bags, text listing on event collateral (invitation and tribute book) and event website, 1 full tribute page in the tribute book (black and white)
Gold Sponsor - $10,000
10 admissions with reserved seating, 10 gift bags, logo listing on event collateral (invitation and tribute book) and event website, 1 full tribute page in the tribute book (black and white)
Platinum Sponsor - $25,000
10 admissions with reserved seating, 10 gift bags, text listing on event collateral (invitation and tribute book) and event website, 1 full tribute page in the tribute book (black and white), mention from the stage during the program
Tribute Journal
Full-page Tribute - $500Center Spread Tribute - $1,500
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The National Domestic Violence Hotline
proudly recognizes the generous support of the following
2007 Vital Link Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Friends
Lifetime Networks
New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs of GFWC
Security Management Group International, Inc.
Crisis Prevention Institute, Inc.
About our 2007 Honorees
Vital Link Award: Liz Claiborne Inc. has been involved in domestic violence awareness since 1991 and has supported prevention, victim services and workplace awareness through partnerships with domestic violence agencies, consumer education, and workplace education. Liz Claiborne Inc. is being honored for its cumulative contributions to this work and more recently for initiating and funding Loveisrespect.org, The National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline (1-866-331-9474 or 1-866-331-8453 TTY), which provides teens with access to resources and information 24 hours a day.
Domestic violence is not just a concern for women, but it is a serious issue for all of us. When we set out to measure the prevalence of dating abuse among teens, we had no idea just how staggering the results would be," says Jane Randel, Vice President, Corporate Communications, Liz Claiborne, Inc. "Our past three surveys have shown that an alarming number of teens are experiencing dating abuse and parents are largely unaware of the problem underscoring the need for a national teen dating abuse helpline. "
Media for Change Award: Under the leadership of Editor-in-Chief Stacy Morrison, Redbook Magazine has distinguished itself in providing responsible, compelling coverage of domestic violence in a way that educates and empowers people to seek solutions to domestic violence. In its October, 2006, article, “You can save a woman’s life just by asking her how she’s doing,” Redbook provides insight into recognizing the signs of intimate partner violence among friends, family and co-workers and what to do about it. “Our goal is to make people really connect with domestic violence in a way they can’t say ‘no’ to, and to give them the information, encouragement and even the language to take a step forward and do something to make change, whether for themselves, and individual they know or in their communities at large,” says Stacy. “The spark of empowerment Redbook has a role in igniting is tiny but powerful. We know that change is created in a million little steps.”
Voices for Change Award: Robin Givens made the courageous decision to tell her own personal story in her new book, Grace Will Lead Me Home.” Robin recounts her volatile marriage to Mike Tyson and also the legacy of life-threatening domestic violence that has haunted her family for three generations and how she has managed to survive, and, ultimately, thrive. Robin’s example is an inspiration for millions of survivors in America.
2006 Awards held in Washington, DC
Vital Link Award: CTIA – The Wireless Foundation
Vital Link Voices for Change Award: Salma Hayek
Listen to the Whisper Award: Yvette Cade, domestic abuse survivor
Leadership for Change Award: (list members of Congress)
“It is time for change, it is time to stop and rethink things. What does it mean to be a woman?” --Salma Hayek, 2006 Voices for Change Recipient
“In a way, each of the 6 million cell phones donated by consumers represents a vote to bring an end to the violence.” --Steve Largent, The Wireless Foundation, 2006 Vital Link Award Recipient
“One of the most important things I have learned from my experience is that I am not alone. Don’t stop telling the story and extending the message of help and hope.” --Yvette Cade, 2006 Listen to the Whisper Award Recipient
