This is a great honor. Click here for OVGuide on Winners of the 2009 Editor’s Video Picks. Cool with us. Thanks so much.
Archive for the ‘Honors’ Category
SnagFilms Wins Editor’s Choice Award
Thursday, January 21st, 2010Me and Big Ken Holden at the White House
Thursday, January 21st, 2010My eBuddy, Big Ken Holden from Tampa, and I went to the White House yesterday to celebrate National Mentoring Month. We represented Best Buddies at the event.
We waited outside in the cold for 30 minutes with about 100 other mentors and mentees. We were ID checked outside. We then went to another checkpoint where we were IDed again. We then went to a third checkpoint where we were screened with metal detectors, etc. and ID checked again. Thanks “gate crashers” for making the security checks much tougher and longer than usual.
Then we walked into the White House where everyone was very open and friendly. Piano music was being played and members of the military were there to host and escort us.
Ken and I walked around. I took many photos of him in front of Presidential portraits and in several rooms. We then went to the event itself. Mrs. Obama and the POTUS both delivered wonderful speeches. Some photos were taken and then we were told we could mingle and meet other mentors and then we left.
We were in and out in 75 minutes. It was run very efficiently and very smoothly. It was a wonderful event and I am proud to have been invited. It was also wonderful to spend quality time with Ken who then took his Mom to the Wizards game and sat in my seats on the floor. All in all, it was a nice visit at the White House and a great day for Best Buddies.
Thanks for Honoring the Vets
Thursday, November 12th, 2009Last night there was a rousing standing ovation for our Veterans and service people at the Capitals game. Thank you. It was a wonderful tribute.
But now life goes on and the issues that haunt us regarding our Vets remains and should be forefront in our thoughts.
Here is a moving film on one veteran. He is homeless and he is in need. When I Came Home is a very moving film about an unpopular subject. Watch it. Honor our Veterans. Help us all do something about this issue. Thank you.
Congrats to Abe and Irene Pollin
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009The DC Chamber of Commerce awarded Abe and Irene Pollin a Lifetime Business Legacy Award this past weekend for the work they as a family have done to develop and support the DC economy.
No one has made a bigger impact in downtown DC than Abe and Irene. Building the Verizon Center was the catalyst that gave everyone permission to believe in downtown DC once again. Their courage and vision of what the city could be is a testament to their love of our city.
Here is a list of the winners. We were also honored for our work with the Capitals and the Mystics, teams that Abe and Irene Pollin founded and sold to us ten years ago. This lifetime achievement award was long over due and most deserved. Congratulations.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
Saturday, August 1st, 2009Our good friend, Jack Kemp, will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Obama in August. For those of us who knew Jack, we know he would have a big smile on his face but his words of acceptance would be very humble. He was an agent of change but more importantly he was just a great guy, a great husband and dad and all around wonderful human being. RIP Jack. You are missed and you were an icon and role model to all of your friends here in Washington, DC. Click here to read this article in The Buffalo News.
Honored and An Observation
Monday, May 25th, 2009Hulu is featuring my film — “Nanking” — off of its welcome screen — for Memorial Day. Click here to check it out. My bet — more people will see this film on Snagfilms and Hulu and other online outlets than all other traditional outlets combined. (more…)
Memorial Day in Washington DC
Friday, May 22nd, 2009Go to Arlington Cemetery this weekend for a nice family outing; reflect on what has been done on our collective behalf; see 250,000 small flags all laid on tombstones; all laid by soldiers and volunteers — or go check out the parade that is held as a homage to our military services. Click here for some logistical details for the weekend.
Or go check out Rolling Thunder — on Constitution Avenue — one of the best and loudest of celebrations in our land — click here for more information. These folks are wonderful citizens — and make sure we will never forget MIA’s or lost souls in foreign lands.
Since our civil war — we have kept the men and woman of our military services in our hearts and prayers; for those of us lucky to live in DC — take some time this weekend to let it all sink in — and understand the true meaning of Memorial Day; check out this entry from Wikipedia as well for more information.
How to React to Winning a Peabody Award
Sunday, April 5th, 2009Check out Stephen Colbert on his award-winning show reacting with true professionalism to the news of his winning a Peabody Award.
This is funny. A great video that was just sent to me from a friend, click here and read it about it, then watch the video clip and laugh.
My friend is now calling me ” Turducken”:-).
Nanking Wins Peabody Award
Wednesday, April 1st, 2009Wow. I am stunned and honored beyond words. Nanking won a Peabody Award alongside John Adams, Hear and Now, The Gates and Entourage all from HBO. Thank you HBO for the support and love and care.
And thank you to all of the creative talent - Bill Guttentag and Dan Sturman as co-directors - and all of the actors, producers and people associated with this important and emotionally draining yet uplifting film.
I am truly honored and touched to have made this film. I always keep the people of Nanking and Iris Chang in my thoughts and prayers. This recognition goes to them and to the brave people who stayed behind to save so many lives. We were honored to tell your stories. Thank you.
