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Journalist Tom Brokaw will be a presenter at tonight’s American Image Awards in New York, an event that will raise funds for Autism Speaks.

Hosted by Tinsley Mortimer, the event will will be attended by famous faces such as Tommy Hilfiger, Olivia Palermo, Whitney Port, Roxy Olin and Alex McCord. Sponsored by the American Apparel & Footwear Association, the Awards will honor the following brands and designers:

  • Li & Fung LTD, Excellence in Global Leadership Award recipient
  • John Bartlett, Designer of the Year Award recipient
  • Steve Madden, Brand of the Year Award recipient
  • Fern Mallis, Fashion Maverick Award recipient
  • Gap Inc., Retailer of the Year Award recipient
  • Shopbop.com, E-Tailer of the Year Award recipient
  • Suzanne & Bob Wright, Humanitarian Award recipient for Autism Speaks

Joining Tom Brokaw as a presenter will be Celebrity Stylist Robert Verdi; Designer Cynthia Rowley; Elle Magazine Creative Director and star of MTV’s The City, Joe Zee; Liz Claiborne CEO, Bill McComb, Haute Hippie Designer Trish Wescoat Pound, and there will be a few surprise presenters on the night.

The event takes place tonight, May 26, at 6pm at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in NYC. Find more information here.

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