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Recipients of the New York Champion Awards (L to R): Lauren Sherwin, Sharon Epperson, Rep. Yvette D. Clarke,
Mark Hoffman, and David J. Chalif, MD.
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NEW YORK AWARD RECIPIENTS
Yvette D. Clarke, U.S. Representative — Community Advocate
Champion Award
Yvette D. Clarke is a Democratic Congresswoman who represents
the ninth congressional district of New York. Congresswoman Clarke
serves on the Energy and Commerce Committee, the Committee
on Small Business, and the Ethics Committee. She is also chair of
the Multicultural Media Caucus, co-chair of the Black Women &
Girls Caucus, and co-chair of the Caribbean Caucus. Representative
Clarke introduced Ellie’s Law (H. Res. 1648) in 2017, which would
provide $25 million in federal funding for brain aneurysm research.
Mark Hoffman, CNBC Chairman — Media Champion Award
Mark Hoffman is chairman of CNBC. An award-winning broadcast
veteran with more than 30 years of experience who was named
president of CNBC in 2005, Mr. Hoffman transformed CNBC into
a leading multi-platform, international business news brand. Mr.
Hoffman has helped the BAF spread its message of awareness
through his ongoing support of coverage on CNBC.
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