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the opportunity to celebrate employees at Pfizer, who have made such crucial contributions to science and medicine during the pandemic,” said Dan Orwig, president and CEO of the Father’s Day/Mother’s Day Council. “Their efforts have resulted in a safe and effective vaccine that is now giving us all hope that this worldwide crisis will soon be managed. We’re honored to have Dr. Bourla accept this award on their behalf, and we respect and admire the determination and leadership he has shown over his career, especially throughout the pandemic.”
The 79th annual Father of the Year event will be presented virtually on June 17 at 7 p.m. It will benefit Save the Children’s U.S. programs and advocacy. — JEAN E. PALMIERI
VF Corp., whose brands include The North Face, Supreme, Timberland, Vans and Dickie’s, has been recognized by Ethisphere, which aims to advance ethical business practices, as one of the
2021 World’s Most Ethical Companies.
VF has been recognized for the past five years and is the only honoree in the apparel industry to be named this year. There were 135 honorees recognized spanning 22 countries and 47 industries. Among those recognized were Avon, Hanesbrands Inc., Kohl’s, L’Oréal, Starbucks, Accenture, AARP, 3M, Best Buy, Pepsico, LinkedIn and Sony.
The companies were honored for the understanding of the importance of leading, making values- based decisions and their overall commitment to integrity.
“We’re very proud be recognized for the fifth consecutive year as one of the world’s most ethical companies and the only honoree in the apparel industry,” said Steve Rendle, VF’s chairman, president and chief executive officer.
“This recognition demonstrates the deep commitment of our associates around the world to lead with integrity and transparency. As we continue to transform our business to be a more consumer-minded, retail-centric and hyper-digital organization, we’ll also maintain relentless focus on managing our operations with the highest ethical standards.”
Timothy Erblich, CEO of Ethisphere, said, “While addressing the tough challenges of 2020, we saw companies lead — above all the institutions — on earning the trust of stakeholders through resilience and a commitment to ethics. The World’s Most Ethical Companies honorees continue to demonstration unwavering commitment to the highest values and positively impacting the communities they serve.” — LISA LOCKWOOD
Yarbro and the D’Amelio family — sisters Charli and Dixie D’Amelio and their parents Marc and Heidi.
Quen Blackwell is now added to the bunch. The 20-year-old began garnering attention at the age of 14 for her comedic videos on Vine, the now defunct app. She has more than 10 million followers across her social platforms, including 5.4 million on TikTok.
“Since my adolescence, I’ve lived a life that’s been highlighted on the internet, and as I’m approaching my adulthood, signing with UTA marks a new chapter in my career that I am so incredibly excited about,” said Blackwell in an exclusive statement. “I’m looking forward to broadening my career with new opportunities and adventures in comedy, acting, music, fashion and voiceover. I’m so grateful to all who support me and can’t wait for the new journey ahead.”
Most recently, Blackwell appeared in the “Mean Girls”inspired ad campaign for pop star Halsey’s beauty brand, AboutFace. Blackwell was also seen in Diplo’s music video for the single “Horizon” and has partnered with companies and brands that include Amazon and Kim Kardashian West’s Skims.
“Quen has quickly become one of the most recognizable faces of Gen Z,” said UTA agent Pranav Mandavia. “She is well-respected among leading artists and creators, and her authentic and relatable personality resonates deeply with fans. We are excited to work with her as she delves into new business verticals and connects with even wider audiences.”
The agency represents Blackwell in all areas, including digital talent, film, television, music, branding and voiceover. — RYMA CHIKHOUNE