Harry Leibowitz
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Harry Leibowitz is a retired businessman and Founder and Co-Chair of the World of Children Awards. He grew up in Brooklyn, New York. He began working long hours as soon as he became a teenager and at an early age developed an appreciation for the plight of children born into challenging circumstances. Harry went on to a career in business, serving in senior executive positions at companies such as Procter & Gamble
and ESMARK, and also running his own marketing consultancy.
In 1996, Harry conceptualized the World of Children Awards
when he was recovering from cancer surgery at age 55. This is when he decided to create a Nobel Prize
© for Children Awards program to support social changemakers helping children in need around the world. Harry’s philanthropic honors include the Procter & Gamble Alumni Humanitarian Award in 2007, the Reclaiming Youth International Child Advocacy Award in 2006 and the Starr Commonwealth Child Advocacy Award in 1999. He is also featured in Kenneth Cole’s 2009 book, Awearness: Inspiring Stories on How to Make a Difference.
and GUESS?
(NYSE) Kay has served as an Executive Vice President for Victoria's Secret
Stores and as acting President and Senior Vice President of Merchandising for Banana Republic
. She has also served as Chairman of the Advisory Board for City University of New York Honors College.
In addition to her leadership with the World of Children Awards, Kay spent time working with Brian's House, a home for children with AIDS in Dallas, Texas and served as a board member for Chances For Children, a philanthropy founded by The Duchess of York
.
Procter & Gamble
Procter & Gamble is a Fortune 500 American multinational corporation headquartered in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio and manufactures a wide range of consumer goods....
and ESMARK, and also running his own marketing consultancy.
In 1996, Harry conceptualized the World of Children Awards
World of Children Awards
The World of Children Awards is a global recognition and funding program for people specifically and exclusively serving the needs of children. Sometimes referred to as the "Nobel Prize© for Child Advocacy," the San Francisco Bay Area based non-profit was founded in 1996 and is led by Co-Founder's...
when he was recovering from cancer surgery at age 55. This is when he decided to create a Nobel Prize
Nobel Prize
The Nobel Prizes are annual international awards bestowed by Scandinavian committees in recognition of cultural and scientific advances. The will of the Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, established the prizes in 1895...
© for Children Awards program to support social changemakers helping children in need around the world. Harry’s philanthropic honors include the Procter & Gamble Alumni Humanitarian Award in 2007, the Reclaiming Youth International Child Advocacy Award in 2006 and the Starr Commonwealth Child Advocacy Award in 1999. He is also featured in Kenneth Cole’s 2009 book, Awearness: Inspiring Stories on How to Make a Difference.
Personal life
Harry Leibowitz is married to Kay Isaacson-Leibowitz, Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the World of Children Awards. Kay is a senior retail executive currently serving as an Independent Director on the Boards of Coldwater CreekColdwater Creek
Coldwater Creek is a women's apparel and accessories retailer based in Sandpoint, Idaho, United States. The company was founded in 1984 by Dennis and Ann Pence. Coldwater Creek sells its products in stores, through catalogs and online. The online outlet carries apparel that was featured during...
and GUESS?
Guess?
Guess is a American clothing line brand. Guess also markets other fashion accessories besides clothes, such as watches, jewelry and perfumes. The company also owns the line Marciano.-Founding:...
(NYSE) Kay has served as an Executive Vice President for Victoria's Secret
Victoria's Secret
Victoria's Secret is an American retailer of women's wear, lingerie and beauty products. It is the largest segment of publicly-traded Limited Brands with sales of over US$5 billion and an operating income of $1 billion in 2006...
Stores and as acting President and Senior Vice President of Merchandising for Banana Republic
Banana Republic
Banana Republic is an American clothing brand founded by Mel and Patricia Ziegler in 1978 as a travel-themed clothing company; it has subsequently largely eliminated this tropical or travel-related theme. The company was bought by Gap in 1983...
. She has also served as Chairman of the Advisory Board for City University of New York Honors College.
In addition to her leadership with the World of Children Awards, Kay spent time working with Brian's House, a home for children with AIDS in Dallas, Texas and served as a board member for Chances For Children, a philanthropy founded by The Duchess of York
Duchess of York
Duchess of York is the principal courtesy title held by the wife of the Duke of York. The title is gained with marriage alone and is forfeited upon divorce. Four of the twelve Dukes of York did not marry or had already assumed the throne prior to marriage, therefore there have only ever been eleven...
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External links
- World of Children Awards Website: Founders http://www.worldofchildren.org/index.php/about-us/founders
- Kenneth Cole, 2008. "Awareness: Inspiring Stories on How To Make A Difference" http://www.kennethcole.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3282306
- Helping Haiti's Most Desperate Victims: Children http://www.huffingtonpost.com/harry-leibowitz/helping-haitis-most-despe_b_426431.html
- A WHITE PAPER ON THE CHILD SEX SLAVE TRADE http://www.worldofchildren.org/index.php/honorees/honoree-journals-from-the-field/165-a-white-paoer-on-the-child-sex-trade-by-harry-leibowitz