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Wes Moore Hosts Inaugural Champions of #THEWORK Celebration

Wes Moore,  Stephanie Rawlings-Blake [Wes Moore, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake] Wes Moore, Dawn Moore [Wes Moore, Dawn Moore] Where: Four Seasons, Balitmore Who was there: Guests included Wes and Dawn Moore, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Congressman John Delaney, Maryland State Senator Bill Ferguson, CBS Baltimore Anchor Vic Carter and Prudential Vice Chairman Mark Grier, Codi Chavis, Angelique Smith, Tyson Sanford-Griffin, Lou Oberndorf, Kristina Berdan, Christopher Minaya, Susan Wright and more! Other details: On Saturday, February 28, over 350 people turned out to support New York Times Best Selling Author Wes Moore at his inaugural Champions of #THEWORK Celebration. Moore and PHILANTHROPIK co-hosted the event at the Four Seasons Baltimore to honor seven individuals for their significant contributions and dedication to their local communities. Just last month, Moore released his second read, The Work, which quickly climbed the ranks of the New York Times' Best-Seller list. Moore addressed the crowd in the name of #THEWORK, delivering powerful remarks regarding the importance of finding one's passion in life through self-discovery, service and risk-taking. The red carpet affair - presented by Prudential - featured CÎROC signature cocktails and passed hors d'oeuvres. World-renowned harmonica player Frederic Yonnet serenaded guests with a live performance of classic tunes mixed with modern day hits. The night also honored: Youth Dreamers' Kristina Berdan, CÎROC Military Ambassador and US Marine Corps Captain Christopher Minaya, President & Founder of Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Bonnie Carroll, Youth Build Founder & Executive Director Robert Clark and BridgeEdu's Codi Chavis, Angelique Smith and Tyson Sanford-Griffin for their continued success in their individual fields. Mary Rood, Mark Grier, Robert Clark, Wes Moore, Chuck Sevola [Mary Rood, Mark Grier, Robert Clark, Wes Moore, Chuck Sevola] Four Seasons [Robert Clark, Wes Moore, Codi Chavis, Angelique Smith, Tyson Sanford-Griffin, Mark Grier, Lou Oberndorf, Kristina Berdan, Christopher Minaya, Susan Wright] [Photography by Steven Presbury and Alex Acosta]
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