8th Annual Beauty and the Beat: Heroine of Excellence Awards
Mr. Wu's Basement
93 Bowery, New York, NY 10002, USA
New York
40.7170107
-73.99518849999998
Heroines of Excellence Awards fundraising event is the ultimate party for a cause. In its
8th year of existence, this awards "party/fundraiser" is a night full of elegance, style and
hot music...all in the name of charity! This event was partly inspired by some of negative
depictions of women of color in media. We felt like we needed to highlight sisters who are
truly gems, shining stars excelling in their respective fields and their communities.
Founded in 2010 by NYC club DJ Jon Quick ( Mixmaster "Mix at Six" WBLS 107.5), this
awards show/party has two purposes. 1. to honor women of color who through hard work
have become undeniable shooting stars in their respective industries and 2. to raise money
for worthy charities/causes. Over the past 6 years the event has raised 20,000 dollars for
various charities.
Past honorees include Black Girls Rock! Founder and CEO, Beverly Bond, Maxim beauty
and actress Rochelle Aytes, Al Jazeera News Anchor Richelle Carey, Bravo TV's "Blood,
Sweat & Heels" star Chantelle Fraser, the Honorable Judge Shawndya Simpson,
international supermodel Maya Haile and celebrity tv/radio medical consultant Dr. Yael
"Dr. V" Varnado.