NEW YORK— Christie Brinkley—supermodel, entrepreneur and philanthropist—will receive the 2nd Annual HBA “Positively Beautiful" Award from HBA Global Expo for her active support of Smile Train—which provides free cleft surgery for poor children in developing countries and free cleft-related training for doctors and medical professionals—and its mission.
The Positively Beautiful Award was established by HBA Global to annually recognize a celebrity who uses its name and talents to further a cause that champions inner beauty and self-esteem building. The Award Presentation will be part of the events keynote and kick-off presentation on Tuesday, Sept.28 starting at 9:00 a.m. in the Special Events Hall.
“Christie Brinkley has one of the most recognizable smiles in the world, and she knows the importance a new smile will make in these children lives that are born with clefts lip and palate," said Jill Birkett, brand director, Beauty & Wellness, of HBA Global Expo. “Her awareness building for Smile Train is helping millions of deserving children find their ‘inner beauty’ and giving them a second chance at life. We are extremely proud to present Ms. Brinkley with this year’s ‘Positively Beautiful’ award and recognize the beauty of her commitment to the empowerment of disadvantaged children."
Brinkley has held contracts or appeared in ads for many HBA attendees including Chanel No 19, Max Factor, Noxzema, Revlon, Borghese Cosmetics and Nu Skin. Her major contract with CoverGirl is the longest running cosmetics contract of any model in history. Most recently, Christie introduced a line of organic fabrics and appeared on QVC introducing The Christie Brinkley Jewelry Collection for Ross Simons and continues to be a spokesperson for Total Gym.
Prior to the Positively Beautiful Award presentation to Brinkley, Pamela Baxter, president and CEO of LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics North America, will deliver a keynote address to kick-off HBA Global Expo & Conference and is open to all attendees of the event.