The DVF Awards

The DVF Awards, supported by The Diller-von Furstenberg Family Foundation, are given annually to provide recipients with the exposure and resources necessary to extend their efforts on behalf of women all over the world. The DVF Awards were conceived by Diane von Furstenberg in 2010 with the goal of honoring women who have displayed leadership, strength, and courage in their commitment to their causes. Every year, each Honoree receives a $50,000 grant from the Foundation to further their work.[1] The inaugural DVF Awards were presented on March 13, 2010 at a ceremony hosted by Diane von Fürstenberg and Tina Brown at the United Nations on the closing night of The Daily Beast’s Women in the World Summit.[2] Each year, two DVF Awards are given to women within The Vital Voices Global Partnership.[3] In addition, the Inspiration Award is given to a woman who has demonstrated strength and courage in the face of adversity, and is using her experience and influence to effect positive change. The People’s Voice Award is also given annually to a woman chosen from a field of nominees selected by The DVF Awards Board of Advisors and voted on by the public at DVFAwards.com. The Lifetime Leadership Award honors an individual who has dedicated her life and body of work to instilling in other women the courage to fight, the power to survive and the leadership to inspire.[4] Past recipients include Ingrid Betancourt,[5] Hillary Clinton,[6] Oprah Winfrey[7] and Robin Roberts.[8]

Presenters at The DVF Awards have included Meryl Streep,[9] Iman,[10] Olivia Wilde, Jessica Alba, Deborah Winger, Gabby Douglas, and Chelsea Clinton.

2013 Honorees[11]

The DVF Award: Sunitha Krishnan, Prajwala
The DVF Award: Andeisha Farid, Afghan Child Education and Caring Organization (AFCECO).
The People’s Voice Award: Tammy Tibbetts, She’s the First
The Inspiration Award: Natalia Vodianova, Naked Heart Foundation
The Lifetime Leadership Award: Robin Roberts, Be the Match

2012 Honorees[12]

The DVF Award: Panmela Castro, Rede Nami
The DVF Award: Chouchou Namegabe, South Kivu’s Association of Women Journalists
The People’s Voice Award: Layli Miller-Muro, Tahirih Justice Center
The Inspiration Award: Jaycee Dugard, The JAYC Foundation
The Lifetime Leadership Award: Oprah Winfrey, The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy Foundation

2011 Honorees[13]

The DVF Award: Sohini Chakraborty, Kolkata Sanved
The DVF Award: Kakenya Ntaiya, Kakenya Center for Excellence
The People’s Voice Award: Taryn Davis, The American Widow Project
The Inspiration Award: Elizabeth Smart, Elizabeth Smart Foundation
The Lifetime Leadership Award: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

2010 Honorees[14]

The DVF Award: Danielle Saint-Lot, Femmes en Démocratie
The DVF Award: Sadiqa Basiri Saleem, The Oruj Learning Center
The People’s Voice Award: Katherine Chon, The Polaris Project
The Lifetime Leadership Award: Ingrid Betancourt, The Ingrid Betancourt Foundation

References

  1. ↑ "The DVF Awards". DVF. 2013-10-03. Retrieved 2013-10-31.
  2. ↑ "Diane von Furstenberg Establishes The DVF Awards to Recognize Outstanding Women Leaders". Prweb.com. Retrieved 2013-10-31.
  3. ↑ "Vote for the woman who inspires you most: DVF Awards". Vital Voices. Retrieved 2013-10-31.
  4. ↑ "About". DVFAwards.com. 2013-04-05. Retrieved 2013-10-31.
  5. ↑ "Meryl Streep Pays Tribute to Ingrid Betancourt Pictures". CBS News. Retrieved 2013-10-31.
  6. ↑ "DVF Awards Honor Hillary Clinton, Elizabeth Smart - Fashion Features - Fashion". WWD.com. 2011-03-12. Retrieved 2013-10-31.
  7. ↑ ALICIA QUARLES March 10, 2012 11:38 AM (2012-03-10). "Oprah and Jaycee Dugard honored at the DVF Awards - Yahoo News". News.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2013-10-31.
  8. ↑ —Nick Remsen (2013-04-08). "Girl Power: The Fourth Annual DVF Awards | style file". Style.com. Retrieved 2013-10-31.
  9. ↑ — Bee-Shyuan Chang. "Meryl Streep, Tina Brown, Diane von Furstenberg, and More at the First-Ever DVF Awards". Style.com. Retrieved 2013-10-31.
  10. ↑ "The DVF Awards 2011 | Lip Service | The Diane von Furstenberg Blog". Dvf.com. Retrieved 2013-10-31.
  11. ↑ "Awards 2013". DVF. 2013-10-03. Retrieved 2013-10-31.
  12. ↑ "Awards 2012". DVF. 2013-10-03. Retrieved 2013-10-31.
  13. ↑ "Awards 2011". DVF. 2013-10-03. Retrieved 2013-10-31.
  14. ↑ "Awards 2010". DVF. 2013-10-03. Retrieved 2013-10-31.
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