NMBC's 28th Annual Awards Luncheon
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The Annual Awards Luncheon is NMBC's principal fundraising event. It honors minority and corporate leaders who have distinguished themselves in their respective industries.

NMBC's 28th Annual Awards Luncheon was held on Wednesday, February 20th, 2008 at the New York Marriott Marquis located at 1535 Broadway, in the heart of Times Square, New York City.

Luncheon Chair:
Ms. Darlane Hoffman
Managing Director, The Bank of New York Mellon

Keynote Speaker:
Mr. Steven C. Preston
Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration

Honorees:

Outstanding Corporate Supplier Diversity Award
- Con Edison
- Ernst & Young
- Novartis Pharmaceutical Corporation
- PepsiCo

Outstanding Minority Business Award
- Crystal Window & Door Systems, Ltd.

Outstanding Woman Business Award
- Mrs. Paper

Outstanding Technology Firm Award
- MTI Computer Services, Inc.

Charles T. Haffey Community Service Award
- Jamaica Business Resource Center

The financial support and attendance of hundreds of corporate executives reinforced Corporate America's commitment to supplier diversity.

Thank you to all the Sponsors and Contributors of the 28th Annual Awards Luncheon. Your support enables NMBC to continue fulfilling its vital mission!