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Russell Simmons

Terri Sultan

Russell Simmons
Philanthropist, music and clothing mogul, East Hampton resident. Amid an economic downturn for most charity events, he hosted his annual Art For Life event which raised over $1.5 million to benefit over 50 groups through Rush Philanthropic, an organization helmed by Simmons that brings art to disadvantaged urban youths.

Terrie Sultan
Newly appointed Executive Director of the Parrish Art Museum, Sultan changed the face of the art institution by enhancing many of the programs, opening the doors, and creating a clear connection between the community and the museum's permanent collection with "East End Stories," a program that "explores the enduring presence of artists on the East End of Long Island."

Henry Buhl

Rick Friedman

Henry Buhl
Philanthropist, collector, activist who hosted two successful benefits, "Sunflowers After Hours" at his Southampton estate to benefit the Association of Community Employment Programs for the Homeless, which he founded in 1992, and then the following weekend the "Bug Bash" to benefit the Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths which fights to prevent deaths caused by hospital infections.

Rick Friedman
Founder ArtHamptons. An avid art collector, Friedman brought over $250 million worth of international art to the Hamptons in the form of an annual four-day festival and sale in July showcasing the work of 20th and 21st century artists.

Mary Ann Tupper

Pike's Farm sugar snap peas.

Mary Ann Tupper And Cast Of Human Resources Of The Hamptons
In bad economic times, the first thing to go is usually charitable donations, yet the volunteers at Southampton's Human Resources of the Hamptons were able to hand out over 3,000 gifts this holiday season, as well as food and clothing to needy families.

The Peconic Land Trust
Land preservation efforts continued its full force this year as campaigns to preserve prime space on the East End is led by founder and President John Halsey. Halsey, a fixture at many town and village board meetings Halsey closely monitors the environment, is an expert on land preservation and clearly cares deeply about the future of the East End.

Nick Kraus

April Gornick

Nick Kraus
Events Organizer. This young, dynamic and talented events organizer is acknowledged for not only bringing great music and talent to The Stephen Talkhouse, but for his involvement with both Rock The Harbor and Rock The Farm, two annual Hamptons events that raise money for local charities. In addition, Kraus has helped raise thousands of dollars for the Wounded Warrior Project, an organization that assists returning soldiers.

April Gornick
Artist, Organizer. For her tireless efforts to rally local artists, business owners, community leaders and Main Street loyalists to the cause of Saving Sag Harbor from "big box" retailers that have wedged their way into the neighboring villages. Her work is aided by a cadre of like-minded neighbors turned activists and we applaud them all.

Bonac Tonic And Arts 4
Both of these collective groups of young, new and talented artists are acknowledged for their respective association with local charities and for 'shaking things up' here on the East End art scene, and for producing not only innovative and interesting art for everyone to enjoy, but for their camaraderie and support of fellow artists and community organizations.

Bonac Tonic And Arts 4 - a collective of young, new and talented artists emerging on the East End.

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