November 18, 2003 – New York

November 18, 2003 – New York
The 2003 Spotlight Awards and Ultimate Benefit Gala was held at Sotheby’s in New York City. Tad Smith, TCC Board Member and President of the Media Division of Reed Business Information graciously chaired the event with TCC Board Member Richard Belzer serving as Master of Ceremonies. Festivities included the first-ever Ultimate Shopping Spree, where guests were able to get a jump start on the holiday season by filling their gift bags with the latest in luxury and unique products. The Spotlight Awards honored these individuals and organizations for their dedication to social consciousness: AmeriCares, Plaza Construction Chairman & CEO Steven Fisher and Paul Mitchell Systems CEO John Paul DeJoria. The awards were presented by TCC Co-President Tony Goldwyn, New York City Police Officer Daniel Rodriguez and Phillip Bloch. In addition, TCC Past President and current Board Member Christopher Reeve presented his namesake First Amendment Award to Phil Donahue.