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Highlighting airline social responsibility
Airline Ambassadors was honored to be a partner with We Care for Humanity in the 2nd Annual G.O.D. Awards at the United Nations on June 20, 2014 and to provide Awards for five airlines for corporate leadership.
The 2nd Global Officials of Dignity Awards (GOD Awards) on June 20, 2014 honored individuals and corporations who have made substantive contributions to local communities in the fields of Business, Philanthropy, Arts and Entertainment. Three days of events were kicked off with a Meet and Greet at South South News. Partners networked and shared their visions for a truly caring Humanity.
The following day, at a Humanitarian Summit, partners shared projects, making a tangible difference to those in need, AAI presented about our efforts to raise awareness on the issue of Human Trafficking.
That evening, June 20, 2014, at a Gala event at the United Nations in New York. Guests enjoyed the evening on the deck and were privileged to witness 20 Circassian dancers in a demonstration of their ethnic traditions…..a truly multi-cultural experience.
Princess Maria Amor, Founder of We Care for Humanity, welcomed the crowd, and introduced partners. Nancy Rivard, announced the presence of 4 airlines and representative of the beneficiary project – Mayan Families
Guests Rebecca Holden and Joel Diamond co-hosted the event and performed their inspiring new song, Dreams Come True
Nancy accepted the Award for her great mentor, the late, Congressman Tom Lantos – the Human Right Legend Award, and presented the Awards for American Airlines for the Miles for Kids in Need Program; Delta Air Lines and Silver Airways were acknowledged for Human Trafficking awareness: and Southwest and Virgin Atlantic were honored for Humanitarian and Sustainability programs.
“ Airline Ambassadors is proud to partner with We Care for Humanity, and highlight leaders in the airline industry who are modeling corporate social responsibility and building global cooperation, understanding and goodwill.” said Nancy Rivard, President of AAI. “We are also thrilled to have actor Chris Hansen and Rebecca Holden as spokespersons for our work and that our partner NGO in Guatemala, Mayan Families, is a beneficiary charity of this year’s event and that they will join us personally”
HH Princess Maria Amor Torres, WCH creator of the 2nd Annual GOD Awards shared her goal to set the highest standards of humanitarian recognition and honor. “This year, we have phenomenal line-up of Honorees, among them are US Senator Diane Feinstein, Former Adigah President Arsen Kanokov, Love Boat’s Jeraldine Saunders, South South News President- Ambassador Francis Lorenzo, China-US BA President-Ben Lai, Mayor Ayodele Adewale of Nigeria, National Ccouncil of Women US president, Mary Singletary and many more. This event will benefit NGO’s in the Philippines, Indonesia and Guatemala who will receive IRIDOLAB by VITLABS INC, a medical breakthrough, iris-based biometric health evaluation system.
The event also featured celebrity couturier-Tatyana Peter’s Fashion Couture Show, the launch the Family Film and Olympia Awards, Art Exhibit by HH Duke Michael Peschka, Book Signing by HIRH Prince Gharios of Ghassan, Silent Auction, and performances by Narts Dance Ensemble and Jazz band by Robert Mwamba & group.
The three (3) day event ended with a brunch and fruitful networking meeting for collaborators in strategizing on how to move forward on a global agenda based on caring for all humanity.
Thanks for unprecedented support from American Airlines Miles for Kids in Need!
We Care for Humanity awarded Nancy Rivard, Founder of Airline Ambassadors Global Woman of the Year at the G.O.D. Awards in 2013. This year, AAI was a partner in the event with China-US Business Association, National Council of Women of US, Southern Philippine Unity Development Association Inc. , African Kingdom Federation, Black American Political Association of California and Circassian Benevolent Association.
Richard Branson was the only airline CEO who responded to Airline Ambassadors UN Round table on Sustainable Tourism in 1995, and now Virgin Atlantic will be honored for corporate leadership, commitment to environmental sustainability and humanitarian initiatives by AAI at the United Nations Global Officials of Dignity Awards on June 20, 2014 in New York.
Virgin airlines take pride in moving millions of customers around the planet each year, “Change is in the Air” and awareness that flying comes with some bigger social and environmental challenges.
Burning jet fuel from fossil sources means more climate-warming, ocean-acidifying carbon dioxide ends up in the atmosphere.
Keeping people comfortable at 30,000 feet and managing a fleet of aircraft can generate a fair amount of waste if you’re not careful. Plus, the communities, societies and opportunities being opened up thanks to international air travel sometimes have costs as well as benefits.
Reflected in their in-flight video Change is in the Air, Virgin Atlantic shares a commitment to building a better world and support communities they serve. Employees visit and support projects of Free the Children, in an inspiring program of employee engagement helping children throughout the world. VIDEO ON FREE THE CHILDREN
Bravo Virgin
UNITING for the Global GOOD!
Southwest Airlines was presented with a Gold Heart Award for Corporate Leadership at the United Nations in New York on June 20 as part of the Global Officials of Dignity awards. Airline Ambassadors chose Southwest Airlines because of outstanding philanthropy and support of humanitarian efforts.
Kim Rex, a Southwest Airlines flight-attendant supervisor, received the Award on behalf of her airline. This mother of three doesn’t use her vacations to sunbathe at exotic locales. Beginning on an Airline Ambassadors mission to Mexico in 2008 , for the past seven years, she and fellow flight attendants have pinpointed areas around the globe where they can do good. “Although the goal of mission work is to positively affect someone else’s life, the person serving is equally rewarded.” said Rex, “Taking the time to share your blessings, talents and time creates a travel experience rewarding and meaningful” Read full story HERE
“I’ll never forget when Kim arranging for the donation of 200 shirts and 160 pairs of pants and shorts (from Southwest Airlines) transformed from airline uniforms to “school uniforms” for the kids. This is exactly what Airline Ambassadors is all about”, said Nancy Rivard, AAI founder. See pic to right: Kim Rex and Vicki Casper promote child sponsorship’s to SWA employees.
Southwest Airlines was also recognized with awards by the American Red Cross and Airlink in March 2014.
‘Southwest Airlines is known for sharing the ‘LUV, said T.D. Smyers, of American Red Cross North Texas Region. “They’ve collected hygiene supplies for families burned out of their homes, hosted lifesaving blood drives, encouraged employees to volunteer with the Red Cross and given significant financial support in advance of emergencies since 2011.”
“We would like to recognize Southwest Airlines for their tremendous response to humanitarian crises in 2013,” commented Bob Brown, President of Airlink for help mobilizing 151 disaster responders from numerous origination points in the U.S. in the aftermath of the tornadoes in Oklahoma, and flooding in Illinois.”
Southwest Airlines – Sharing the LUV!
Silver Airways was honored by Airline Ambassadors on June 20 at the United Nations for corporate leadership and educating employees on the issue of Human Trafficking.
“We received a call from Richard Goodstein, Corporate Training Manager at Silver Airways last year, with interest in our Human Trafficking Training for flight crew. Silver utilizes the on-line module of the Blue Campaign in addition is the first airline in the US to supplement that training with AAI’s Recognize It Report It training for the classroom.” said Nancy Rivard, AAI President 
Silver Airways’ launched as an independent airline on June 8, 2013, and one year later Silver has grown its network to offer flights between more Florida cities than any other airline and more flights between Florida and the Bahamas than any other U.S. carrier.
Air Transport World named Silver Airways its Regional Airline of the Year in February 2013, citing its “strong leadership and a passion for providing safe, upscale and reliable service.” “The thing that impressed us about Silver is it’s unique in the U.S. airline market right now,” said Aaron Karp, senior editor for ATW. Most regional carriers operate larger planes under capacity agreements with major airlines, he said. Read more Here:
Silver Airways Corp. (IATA: 3M) is a U.S. owned and operated airline operating approximately 170 daily scheduled flights to/from 38 destinations in Florida, the Bahamas, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York and Ohio. Silver offers flights between more Florida cities than any other airline and more flights between Florida and the Bahamas than any other U.S. airline, and has valued partnership and codeshare agreements with United Airlines and interline agreements with American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, US Airways, Bahamasair, Hahn Air, and All Nippon Airways.
Congressman Chris Smith, author of the National Victims Protection Act, sent these words of congratulations:
“I would like to offer my congratulations and appreciation to Delta Airlines and Silver Airways for the corporate responsibility they have taken and the leadership shown in their response to human trafficking. No airline is immune from abuse by traffickers—but, to date, only a few airlines have decided that they will actively seek to detect victims on their flights. Only a few airlines have decided that they will be part of trafficking relief and protection. Thank you, Delta and Silver Airways, for your efforts to set a new airline industry standard of identification and reporting of potential victims. Nancy and other observant members of flight crews have saved scores of people from disaster and likely death just by being observant and knowing who to call. And I have no doubt that, as a result of Delta’s and Silver Airway’s new policies, more lives will be saved.” Congressman Chris Smith
Letty Ashworth, the General Manager for Global Diversity at Delta Air Lines, accepted the Blue Heart Award from Airline Ambassadors at the Global Officials of Dignity Awards at the United Nations on June 20, 2014. She works to ensure that Delta continues to set an example for the transportation industry with its efforts to combat human trafficking.
She testified testified along side Airline Ambassadors at the House Subcommittee on Africa, Global health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations in January, and shared that Delta’s 80,000 employees worldwide – received training and are in prime positions to be eyes and ears to spot potential cases of human trafficking and point them out to law enforcement for action.” Delta, a founding member of the Global Business Coalition Against Human Trafficking, was the first US airline to sign the Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children for Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Tourism.
She joined Cindy McCain and Ambassador Lagon in March for at the Human Rights First Summit in March 2014 See Link HERE We look forward to working with them and the thousands of other women (and men) who have devoted their lives to putting an end to modern slavery.
Congressman Chris Smith, author of the National Victims Protection Act, sent these words of congratulations:
“I would like to offer my congratulations and appreciation to Delta Airlines and Silver Airways for the corporate responsibility they have taken and the leadership shown in their response to human trafficking. No airline is immune from abuse by traffickers—but, to date, only a few airlines have decided that they will actively seek to detect victims on their flights. Only a few airlines have decided that they will be part of trafficking relief and protection. Thank you, Delta and Silver Airways, for your efforts to set a new airline industry standard of identification and reporting of potential victims. Nancy and other observant members of flight crews have saved scores of people from disaster and likely death just by being observant and knowing who to call. And I have no doubt that, as a result of Delta’s and Silver Airway’s new policies, more lives will be saved.” Congressman Chris Smith
Leila Lopes, Miss Universe 2 011 will present at the Global Officials of Dignity Awards in New York on June 20 at the United Nations Headquarters. Please join us for a memorable evening honoring humanitarians from around the world. Airline Ambassadors has been pleased to support Leila’s humanitarian work in Ghana and around the world. Click HERE for more
Rebecca Holden and Tony LeBron will perform their new musical duet Dreams Come True at the Global Officials of Dignity Awards at the United Nations in New York on June 20, 2014
People across the globe, now over 9 Million strong on YouTube, have discovered “Dreams Come True” as their personal source of Love, Hope, & Inspiration. This brand new recording is performed by Rebecca Holden & Tony LeBron and produced by the multi-Grammy winning team of Rudy Perez & Joel Diamond. “Dreams Come True” is the lead song and centerpiece from a soon to be released album that will uplift your soul and touch your heart. There have beenthousands of YouTube videos posted from all over the world by people who have used Dreams Come True as the theme song.
Click to watch their inspiring Video Here
Rebecca Holden and Joel Diamond will be event hosts for the G.O.D. Awards with Leila Lopes, Miss Universe, 2011.
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Check out the articles in May 7, 2014 in Travel Weekly:
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Travel industry training, vigilance garnering results
Resources for learning how to fight human trafficking
