Event Recap: ESSENCE presents Fierce & FABulous Awards Luncheon

EVENT RECAP - ESSENCE Fierce & FABulous Awards Luncheon - Mandarin Oriental Hotel, NYC - September 13th

ESSENCE magazine celebrates its 40 Year Anniversary by dedicating its September 2010 issue to honor 40 strong and successful black women who are gifted in their craft, as well as positively impact the community. The Awards Luncheon was merely icing on the cake to show how much we all appreciate the efforts of our sisters. The Honorees are more than superstars, high profile executives, activists, or entrepreneurs --they are black women who understand the importance of building a village!

FAB was on the scene serving as a mere sponge, soaking in the knowledge, power, and inspiration shared during such a motivating experience filled with stars.

Catch a glimpse of greatness as you view the pics from an AMAZING luncheon catering to the best of the best!

Fierce & FABulous Event Pics

Welcome to ESSENCE 40th Anniversary Fierce & FABulous Awards

Buick is the proud sponsor

Buick outside of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel

FAB's J. Styles

Fierce & FABulous

Editor-In-Chief Angela Burt-Murray

Editor-At-Large Mikki Taylor

Honoree

President Michelle Ebanks, Honoree Esi Eggleston Bracey, Editor-At-Large Mikki Taylor & Actress Gabrielle Union

Actress Gabrielle Union

Actress Malinda Williams

Actress & Honoree Kerry Washington

Actress & Honoree Sheryl Lee Ralph

Humanitarian & Wife of Actor/Director/Comedian Chris Rock, Malaak Compton-Rock

Media Personality & Newly Wed LaLa Vazquez

Founder of Radio One Cathy Hughes & President of Essence Michelle Ebanks

The press & The stars

The Legendary Diahann Carroll with the FAB ladies of Essence

All Love

Marjorie Bridges (wife of Steve Harvey), Mikki Taylor & Founder of Black Girls Rock DJ Beverly Bond

INSIDE EDITION gets the FAB answers

Honoree & Gospel Duo Mary Mary

Singer Estelle

Super Model Cynthia Bailey

Essence & Buick

Paulette Washing (wife of Denzel Washington)

Founder of Essence Ed Lewis

Gayle King & Mikki Taylor

Honoree

Gayle King & The Press

I LOVE Kerry Washington!

I love her style, acting & personality - Tracey Ellis Ross - You Rock!

Comedian, Actress & Co-Host of The VIEW Sherri Shepherd

Media Gossip Maven Wendy Williams (Honoree)

Mary Mary created my anthem "it's the God in me"

Honorees with a beautiful work ethic & personality!

John Casmon of Buick with the Honorees

Host of the Luncheon, Tracy Ellis Ross

Students of Girls Inc perform

Diahann Carroll served as Key Note Speaker --AWESOME!

Governor Patterson supports ESSENCE

Awards ESSENCE Achievement Award for 40 Years of Service to Black Women

John Casmon & Erica Campbell of Mary Mary

Black Women Making a Difference

Students with potential!

Class Act Networking

FAB!

Beautiful Black Women!

Thank you ESSENCE for bringing together Black Women who work hard in their craft, but also strive to make a positive imprint in the world. Just like ESSENCE, these honorees & attendees are excited about being a strong force to be reckoned with!

Thank you for being 40 Years Strong!