Tony Award Winning Entertainer Ben Vereen Honored with an Award Designed by MK Shannon

Ben Vereen first recipient of annual LaGuardia Arts Hall of Fame Award

New York, NY 

Ben Vereen was recently honored with an award designed by MK Shannon. The Florello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Art and Performing Arts in New York City presented the award. This school was the inspiration for the film and TV series Fame. Vereen is an alumni of LaGuardia HS, and is the first recipient of the annual LaGuardia Arts Hall of Fame Award.

Vereen has starred in numerous Broadway plays and musicals, including Wicked, Fosse, Chicago, Hair, Pippin, and Jesus Christ Superstar. He is a Tony award winner for his role in Pippin. He also appeared in Roots, the TV mini- series.

For their Hall of Fame Award, LaGuardia High School chose MK Shannon’s original design entitled “All Stars”. This sculpted award is cast in pewter and mounted on a black marble base with a custom engraved nameplate. It is about 9-1/2” tall.

LaGuardia High School, one of New York City’s prestigious specialized public high schools, offers conservatory training at the college level and comprehensive college preparatory courses for students 9-12 grade. Their website is www.laguardiahs.org

Bill O’Reilly Receives Unique Award by MK Shannon

Bill O'Reilly with MK Shannon Award

Bill O’ Reilly, the prominent TV journalist and host of “The O’Reilly Factor” on FOX News, was the recipient of a unique recognition award by MK Shannon Awards and Rewards. The unique award entitled “Heart of Gold” was chosen by the Wounded Warrior Project to be presented for its “Tony Snow Award”. This award is given annually to honor citizens in corporate America or the media who by their actions, have made a significant difference in the lives of injured service men and women. It also honors unwavering commitment to the Wounded Warrior Project and its mission. MK Shannon served in the Red Cross in Vietnam during the Vietnam War and feels a deep personal connection to projects that serve and bring attention to the men and women who have served our country overseas in the military.

Whoopi Goldberg Receives “Provincetown Care Award” by MK Shannon Awards

Whoopi Golderg with Award Designed by MK Shannon

Whoopi Goldberg, the renowned actress, comedienne, singer-songwriter, political activist, author and talk show host, recently received an award from Provincetown Cares, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and funds for women’s health and breast cancer through live entertainment.

The award entitled “United” designed by MK Shannon was presented to Goldberg at its annual Provincetown Cares benefit. The award is presented to honor individuals whose achievements through public or personal advocacy have made a difference in women’s health care.

The annual event is held to recognize the contribution of individuals and to raise money for research, education, screening and treatment for breast cancer and other critical health issues affecting women. Provincetown Cares has raised over $100,00 for these causes.