Inspired In New York Honors Mike Ruiz and Nigel Barker

Inspired In New York Honors Celebrated An Electrifying Evening with

Mike Ruiz and Nigel Barker
Presenters Juli Piechovski (ABC’s “Don’t Trust the B---- in Apt 3”) & Martin Berusch

L to R:  Mike Ruiz and Nigel Barker


On behalf of the Inspired In New York Series we would like to thank the following:  The honorable Councilman Ruben Wills and team, our wonderful presenters Juli Piechovski & Martin Berusch, Camille Evans, George Harrell, Richard E. Pelzer II, Wendy McLean, Shana Gladden, Marlene Tapper, Von Boozier Twins, Thuli Dumakude, Ema, Maria McDonald, Sandi Bass, Anthony Underwood and the entire team at Cover Girls For Change and Celebrities For Justice along with Earnest Flowers III, Candidate for New York City Council (31st District).

MIKE RUIZ, world-renowned photographer, TV personality, former model, actor, spokesperson, creative director and director and NIGEL BARKER, acclaimed photographer, filmmaker, former model, author and philanthropist were honored by INSPIRED IN NEW YORK on May 22, 2012 at the trè chic Toro Lounge at the Smyth Hotel in historic Tribeca, New York.  MIKE RUIZ and NIGEL BARKER were chosen to receive this recognition by the honorable COUNCILMAN RUBEN WILLS due to their many years as innovators and trendsetters in the arts media and entertainment industries.  Both honorees received a proclamation from New York for their contributions.

Camille Evans, Founder of Inspired In New York proudly announced last night DIONNE WARWICK, former Ambassador of Health for the Reagan administration and U.S. Ambassador of the 46664 Mandela Foundation has joined forces with THULI DUMAKUDE of the Thembalethu Beaders and legendary models MARIA MCDONALD, founder of Cover Girls For Change and SANDI BASS to launch a global campaign to bring awareness to women’s rights and the fight against HIV/AIDS globally.



Contributing Sponsors: TORO Lounge at the Smyth Hotel, CME Management, Promotional Pro Entertainment, MEGA Personalities, Ellique Inc., Denim Lounge, Lez Play Radio, Nina Ferrell, illUstriam, MNS Media, GMAD25, Cake Man Raven, Daphnee Fortunate, Chef John Creger and Red Carpet by Steven Littles & Lunchbox Series.                       

                                                                                
All Photos Courtesy of Getty Images