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2/03/2006
Queen Latifah Pays Tribute to Five National Finalists of National Women's Confidence Awards
Finalists Surprised with News in Hometowns Via 'Confidence Caravan'
NEW YORK, Feb. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, American "royalty" paid tribute to five national crusaders who have selflessly dedicated time and energy to local programs that build women's confidence. In a taped message, Queen Latifah applauded the five national finalists of a nationwide search to recognize women who project the power of confidence, and encourage other women to gain confidence and self-esteem, ultimately helping them live more fulfilling lives. The five finalists include Yvonne Pointer of Cleveland, Ohio; Mattie Palmore of suburban Washington, D.C.; Lorraine Bowman of San Diego, California; Jillian Bullock of suburban Philadelphia; and Kristin Bradfield of Phoenix, Arizona.
The women were taken by surprise at their homes or places of work with a visit by the "Confidence Caravan." After they heard the news, in most cases relayed by the woman who nominated them, they were invited to view a videotaped congratulatory message by Queen Latifah.
The five finalists of the Curvation Project Confidence Awards will be flown to New York City for an Awards Ceremony on February 21st, where they will meet Queen Latifah -- in person -- as well as the national leaders of top women's organizations who joined her in selecting them. The panelists include Peggy Sanchez Mills, CEO of YWCA USA; Joi Gordon, CEO of Dress For Success; Danielle Carrig, Executive Director of Step-Up Women's Network; and Pam Hardee, Marketing Director for Curvation, the line of sensual and liveable intimate apparel which sponsors the program.
"We received more than 350 nominations from around the country, filled with examples of how women are helping others to live more rewarding lives. While the entries were all amazing and we would love to recognize everyone, these five stood out as being both extremely inspirational and deserving of national recognition" said Queen Latifah, the brand's spokesperson, inspiration and creative advisor.
Each of the five finalists will receive a $2,000 grant from Curvation towards the program or cause with which they are affiliated, so that they can continue their work in building women's confidence. Wal*Mart is donating an additional $1,000 grant for each finalist. At the New York ceremony, they'll learn who the panel has selected as the grand prize winner, winning an additional $10,000 grant for her project or program.
"I credit much of who I am today to the confidence I was given as a child and the inspiration of strong, independent women like my mother and grandmother, who showed me the power of believing in myself. So I'm particularly delighted to honor these finalists, who are motivating others in the same way, and look forward to meeting them in New York to share the news of who has won the national honor" added Queen Latifah.
The five Curvation Project Confidence Awards finalists in alphabetical order are:
Lorraine Bowman of San Diego, California, was selected for founding EBEEC, Eugene Bowman Economic Empowerment Center, which is dedicated to helping women and children victimized by crime, by providing counseling services, education, victims' compensation, claim assistance, crisis intervention, and victim's advocacy services. She also founded Girl Talk, designed to motivate, empower, uplift, build self-esteem and teach leadership skills to teenage girls.
The woman who nominated her, Phyllis Lawson, who has known Lorraine for nearly 30 years, says of her: "Being a single parent hasn't been easy... even when she didn't have money for her family's needs... she still reached out to those less fortunate." She also cites Lorraine for being the first African- American woman in Centerville, AL, to own a retail store, mobilizing hundreds of young women to stay in school, and encouraging women to open businesses.
Kristin Bradfield, of Phoenix, Arizona, who was selected for launching GIFT, Growth Improvement for Female Teens, when only 24. A non-profit dedicated to helping young women grow into empowered, confident leaders, GIFT provides training and resources to programs that provide girls with leadership skills and self-esteem building.
In the words of her nominator, Deanna Prevost, Kristin "empowers young women to become advocates," "gives girls the gift of self ... by providing them with programming to enhance and unwrap their potential" and "never gives up ... knowing she's making a difference in their lives."
Jillian Bullock of Upper Darby, Pennsylvania (suburban Philadelphia), who was selected for her dedication to empowering women to be "Victors, not Victims" and for donating 20% of the proceeds from each of her "Fitness & Conditioning Self-Defense for Females" workshops to charities that help combat cancer.
Delayne Powe, the local woman who nominated her, cites Jillian for her "behavior as a role model, her dedication and commitment to serve other women."
Mattie Palmore of Alexandria, Virginia (suburban Washington, D.C.), was selected for running a women's support group for victims of sexual, physical and mental abuse; for encouraging even the most downtrodden to "feel empowered, with greatly improved self esteem and special confidence." Mattie's confidence-building women's support groups welcomes those from all walks of life, including the formerly incarcerated; survivors of rape, molestation and incest; single mothers and working moms, from inhabitants of shelters to corporate executives. Her programs help women transcend the kind of desperate circumstances this mother of four and grandmother of three once experienced.
Lorraine Spencer, says she nominated Mattie for "being confidence personified ... and for helping women realize that they have the power to take control, make positive changes in their lives and be victims no more."
Yvonne Pointer of Cleveland, Ohio, was selected for founding "Positive Plus," whose mission is to motivate women to become responsible and to seize control of their own destiny; being a role model for Cleveland Public School's "Girl Power" program; and for her work building the confidence and self- respect of inmates in women's and juvenile prisons
According to her nominator, Angelique Seals, Yvonne is "Confidence in Motion." More than that, Yvonne turned a heartbreaking personal tragedy into a one-woman quest to empower other women and girls, while making the world a safer place. She established the Gloria Pointer Annual Scholarship Award, funded by the proceeds of her self-published book "Behind the Death of a Child."
The CURVATION Project Confidence Awards are part of the CURVATION Project Confidence Initiative, which includes Curvation Nation, an online community where women who have embraced the power of confidence can inspire and share their ideas with an ever-widening community. Women can log onto Curvation Nation at http://www.curvation.com/.
About the Company
VF Corporation is a leader in branded apparel including jeanswear, outdoor products, intimate apparel, image apparel and sportswear. Its brands include Lee(R), Wrangler(R), Riders(R), Rustler(R), Earl Jean(R), Vanity Fair(R), Vassarette(R), Bestform(R), Lily of France(R), Nautica(R), John Varvatos(R), JanSport(R), Eastpak(R), The North Face(R), Vans(R), Reef(R), Napapijri(R), Kipling(R), Lee Sport(R) and Red Kap(R).
VF Corporation's press releases, annual report and other information can be accessed through the Company's home page, http://www.vfc.com/.
Source: VF Corporation
CONTACT: Charly Rok, +1-212-598-4400, Ext. 155, crok@lippetaylor.com, or
Stefanie Brychcy, +1-212-598-4400, Ext. 172, Sbrychcy@lippetaylor.com, both of
Lippe Taylor for VF Corporation
Web site: http://www.curvation.com/
http://www.vfc.com/
NEW YORK, Feb. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, American "royalty" paid tribute to five national crusaders who have selflessly dedicated time and energy to local programs that build women's confidence. In a taped message, Queen Latifah applauded the five national finalists of a nationwide search to recognize women who project the power of confidence, and encourage other women to gain confidence and self-esteem, ultimately helping them live more fulfilling lives. The five finalists include Yvonne Pointer of Cleveland, Ohio; Mattie Palmore of suburban Washington, D.C.; Lorraine Bowman of San Diego, California; Jillian Bullock of suburban Philadelphia; and Kristin Bradfield of Phoenix, Arizona.
The women were taken by surprise at their homes or places of work with a visit by the "Confidence Caravan." After they heard the news, in most cases relayed by the woman who nominated them, they were invited to view a videotaped congratulatory message by Queen Latifah.
The five finalists of the Curvation Project Confidence Awards will be flown to New York City for an Awards Ceremony on February 21st, where they will meet Queen Latifah -- in person -- as well as the national leaders of top women's organizations who joined her in selecting them. The panelists include Peggy Sanchez Mills, CEO of YWCA USA; Joi Gordon, CEO of Dress For Success; Danielle Carrig, Executive Director of Step-Up Women's Network; and Pam Hardee, Marketing Director for Curvation, the line of sensual and liveable intimate apparel which sponsors the program.
"We received more than 350 nominations from around the country, filled with examples of how women are helping others to live more rewarding lives. While the entries were all amazing and we would love to recognize everyone, these five stood out as being both extremely inspirational and deserving of national recognition" said Queen Latifah, the brand's spokesperson, inspiration and creative advisor.
Each of the five finalists will receive a $2,000 grant from Curvation towards the program or cause with which they are affiliated, so that they can continue their work in building women's confidence. Wal*Mart is donating an additional $1,000 grant for each finalist. At the New York ceremony, they'll learn who the panel has selected as the grand prize winner, winning an additional $10,000 grant for her project or program.
"I credit much of who I am today to the confidence I was given as a child and the inspiration of strong, independent women like my mother and grandmother, who showed me the power of believing in myself. So I'm particularly delighted to honor these finalists, who are motivating others in the same way, and look forward to meeting them in New York to share the news of who has won the national honor" added Queen Latifah.
The five Curvation Project Confidence Awards finalists in alphabetical order are:
Lorraine Bowman of San Diego, California, was selected for founding EBEEC, Eugene Bowman Economic Empowerment Center, which is dedicated to helping women and children victimized by crime, by providing counseling services, education, victims' compensation, claim assistance, crisis intervention, and victim's advocacy services. She also founded Girl Talk, designed to motivate, empower, uplift, build self-esteem and teach leadership skills to teenage girls.
The woman who nominated her, Phyllis Lawson, who has known Lorraine for nearly 30 years, says of her: "Being a single parent hasn't been easy... even when she didn't have money for her family's needs... she still reached out to those less fortunate." She also cites Lorraine for being the first African- American woman in Centerville, AL, to own a retail store, mobilizing hundreds of young women to stay in school, and encouraging women to open businesses.
Kristin Bradfield, of Phoenix, Arizona, who was selected for launching GIFT, Growth Improvement for Female Teens, when only 24. A non-profit dedicated to helping young women grow into empowered, confident leaders, GIFT provides training and resources to programs that provide girls with leadership skills and self-esteem building.
In the words of her nominator, Deanna Prevost, Kristin "empowers young women to become advocates," "gives girls the gift of self ... by providing them with programming to enhance and unwrap their potential" and "never gives up ... knowing she's making a difference in their lives."
Jillian Bullock of Upper Darby, Pennsylvania (suburban Philadelphia), who was selected for her dedication to empowering women to be "Victors, not Victims" and for donating 20% of the proceeds from each of her "Fitness & Conditioning Self-Defense for Females" workshops to charities that help combat cancer.
Delayne Powe, the local woman who nominated her, cites Jillian for her "behavior as a role model, her dedication and commitment to serve other women."
Mattie Palmore of Alexandria, Virginia (suburban Washington, D.C.), was selected for running a women's support group for victims of sexual, physical and mental abuse; for encouraging even the most downtrodden to "feel empowered, with greatly improved self esteem and special confidence." Mattie's confidence-building women's support groups welcomes those from all walks of life, including the formerly incarcerated; survivors of rape, molestation and incest; single mothers and working moms, from inhabitants of shelters to corporate executives. Her programs help women transcend the kind of desperate circumstances this mother of four and grandmother of three once experienced.
Lorraine Spencer, says she nominated Mattie for "being confidence personified ... and for helping women realize that they have the power to take control, make positive changes in their lives and be victims no more."
Yvonne Pointer of Cleveland, Ohio, was selected for founding "Positive Plus," whose mission is to motivate women to become responsible and to seize control of their own destiny; being a role model for Cleveland Public School's "Girl Power" program; and for her work building the confidence and self- respect of inmates in women's and juvenile prisons
According to her nominator, Angelique Seals, Yvonne is "Confidence in Motion." More than that, Yvonne turned a heartbreaking personal tragedy into a one-woman quest to empower other women and girls, while making the world a safer place. She established the Gloria Pointer Annual Scholarship Award, funded by the proceeds of her self-published book "Behind the Death of a Child."
The CURVATION Project Confidence Awards are part of the CURVATION Project Confidence Initiative, which includes Curvation Nation, an online community where women who have embraced the power of confidence can inspire and share their ideas with an ever-widening community. Women can log onto Curvation Nation at http://www.curvation.com/.
About the Company
VF Corporation is a leader in branded apparel including jeanswear, outdoor products, intimate apparel, image apparel and sportswear. Its brands include Lee(R), Wrangler(R), Riders(R), Rustler(R), Earl Jean(R), Vanity Fair(R), Vassarette(R), Bestform(R), Lily of France(R), Nautica(R), John Varvatos(R), JanSport(R), Eastpak(R), The North Face(R), Vans(R), Reef(R), Napapijri(R), Kipling(R), Lee Sport(R) and Red Kap(R).
VF Corporation's press releases, annual report and other information can be accessed through the Company's home page, http://www.vfc.com/.
Source: VF Corporation
CONTACT: Charly Rok, +1-212-598-4400, Ext. 155, crok@lippetaylor.com, or
Stefanie Brychcy, +1-212-598-4400, Ext. 172, Sbrychcy@lippetaylor.com, both of
Lippe Taylor for VF Corporation
Web site: http://www.curvation.com/
http://www.vfc.com/
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