THIS SEASON'S GBK’s EVENT WILL BENEFIT DIVERSE CHARITABLE CAUSES
Hollywood, CA: February 15, 2012 - GBK, the luxury lifestyle gift lounge and special events company, will honor the 2012 Academy Awards Nominees and Presenters with its Annual Gift Lounge on February 24th and 25th. GBK will offer its exclusive list of invited celebrities, VIPs, and media an opportunity to enjoy an elite environment with gifts, diverse services and hors d'oerves while tending to its charitable causes.
Honored guests include Nominees and Presenters of the Academy Awards as well as notable Hollywood celebrities, prominent media outlets and select charities which continue to be the anchor of GBK’s efforts and purpose. This year’s charities include: The Worldteam Foundation - Rick and Sue Clark started the Worldteam Foundation in 2006 to combat human trafficking, starting with Thailand and the United States; HollyRod Foundation - The HollyRod foundation is dedicated to providing compassionate cave to those living with autism and Parkinson’s disease; Drawing for Hope - "Pushing the limits of art, compassion, and healing." Drawing Hope International uses visual art to join sexual assault survivors from every state in the US and 150 other countries into a healing community which supports survivors to connect with their own strength, see their beauty and embrace their freedom and lastly; The Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation- The mission is to raise funds for research and awareness towards a cure for Juvenile diabetes.
GBK’s 2012 Academt Awards Lounge R.S.V.P.’s include nominees, presenters and guests such as Melissa McCarthy “Bridesmaids” (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role), “Mike and Molly” (Molly), Wendi McLendon-Covey “Bridesmaids” (Rita), “Rules of Enagement”, William Fichtner “Drive Angry 3D,” “The Big Bang,” “Entourage” (Phil Yagoda), “Date Night,” “Prison Break” (Alex Mahone), “Blades of Glory,” “Invasion,” “Black Hawk Down”, “Armagedon”, Angela Bassett “This Means War” (Collins), “Green Lantern,” “Jumping the Broom,” “Notorious,” “What’s Love Got To Do with It” (Oscar nomination) and Penelope Ann Miller “The Artist” (Film Nominated for Best Motion Picture of the Year) (Doris), “Men of a Certain Age” (Sonia), “Vanished”
One of GBK’s supporting initiatives this week included the purchase of laptop computers which are being donated to the HollyRod Foundation in the name of each nominee or presenter who attends the upcoming annual GBK celebrity lounge.
Holly Robinson, Founder of HollyRod Foundation stated the following; "At HollyRod we have known for years that technology has literally given non-verbal children with autism the 'Gift of Voice'. Laptops, tablets along with revolutionary applications have made it possible for these children to communicate their feelings and needs like never before. Please give ‘The Gift of Voice’ to a child with autism today, compliments of GBK!"
In the spirit of what represents the glitz and glamour of Hollywood and the Academy Awards, GBK’s event theme is to portray luxurious gifts and services. This season, more than any other, the GBK lounge offers an array of diverse jewelry companies to bejewel both men and women. Luxury travel escapes; finest accessories as well as many pampering and beauty options await all who attend.
GBK, the recipient of multiple “Best Gift Bag” awards by BizBash will, once again, continue to raise the bar with their celebrity gift bags. GBK will host three lucky winners, recipients of GBK’s celebrity gift bags, which were auctioned off at the Keep Memory Alive Ball and March of Dimes Foundation this past year, raising over $65,000.00 for these charitable causes. The winners bid for the famed GBK Celebrity Gift bags and the opportunity to have a ‘real’ celebrity experience at the GBK celebrity suites this month.
In honor of this year’s Academy Awards, GBK proudly presents their remarkable sponsors at the GBK celebrity gift louge starting with the presenting sponsor; My Pillow: "Guaranteed the most comfortable pillow you'll ever own." - Premium down pillow.
Additional sponsors include:
Ajinomoto North America, Inc. - Capsiate Natura® is the first and only dietary supplement with rare, non-pungent capsinoids extracted from the natural CH-19 Sweet pepper, has been researched in nearly 50 extensive studies and substantiated to boost your metabolism* without any side effects, which can be helpful to your weight management in conjunction with diet and exercise. Glysom™ is a safe, effective, scientifically-proven and physician-distributed dietary supplement for deeper, sounder and more satisfying sleep without morning drowsiness* that leaves you fully refreshed for the day ahead.
AMBE - a revolutionary skin care system developed by nationally recognized & board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Milind Ambe. AMBE is excited to participate in this year GBK Oscar Gift Lounge, showcasing two of their most celebrated products, Vitamin Veil and All-In-One Night Cream.
FILTER 2GO - Filter 2GO products allow you to filter water as you drink in a portable bottle with included filtration device.
Gilly's Organic - Gifting blissful, organic, spa products for your skin and hair. Sugar scrub, moisturizer and cleanser.
Glymed Plus® - The GlyMed Plus FOR MEN Essentials Travel Kit & DNA Reset Face & Neck Cream.
GOFoods - GOFoods is feeding and prospering the world by serving, saving and sharing relevant, easy-to-prepare meals and beverages for on-the-go-lifestyles that encourage people to eat nutritiously and spend time together while enjoying natural mouth-watering meals that taste as good today as they will in 25 years.
Kiwifox - Jar of Aqua Surge Age Defying Moisturizer, Shimmering Vitamin O2 Body Spray Mayawater - Pure thermal source water from the Norwegian mountains, with organic antioxidants, that protects and moisturizes your skin.
MicaGem Fragrance - Two wonderful fragrances, Human Man & Human Women. For every fragrance sold we buy a mosquito net for a child in need.
RevitaLash ADVANCED - Newly formulated RevitaLash ADVANCED eyelash conditioner that lengthens and thickens eyelashes, as well as their new hair product called Hair by RevitaLash, which is conditioner that gives you thicker and fuller hair. Also RevitaLash Mascara and Perfect Primer that helps mascara adhere better to your eyelashes and the blue color enhances your eye color/
Sweet Roll - Sweet Roll, by Get-Set-Go, LLC, is the only hair styler that organically conditions hair while styling! Style an entire head of hair with 1, 2, or 3 rollers in minutes; be hands free while it sets.
TEI Spa Essentials - Limited edition sonic spatula, facial mask and clutch, with 5% of proceeds to Downtown Women's Center.
ThinkThin - The nominees and presenters will receive a beautiful wellness package filled with thinkThin nutrition bars and swag AND a special golden ticket for a year's supply of thinkThin protein bars.
Julep - Gorgeous toxin-free nail colors and cutting-edge mani and pedi products. Julep Maven subscription ($240, $19.99 per month) = As a Julep Maven, you’ll get the hottest trends in nail color and the latest Mani and Pedi Care products delivered right to your door. And, because our Mavens are our very own VIPs, you'll have access to these gorgeous colors and products before anyone else. Even better, every box we send you will be especially tailored to your unique style.
Vani-T - Gifting a gorgeous selection of chemical-free luxurious beauty products including Minerals, Tanning, Bodywear, and Teeth Whitening, as well as offering Spray Tanning and Makeup Services in the lead up to the Academy Awards.
Lafonn - Platinum bonded sterling silver jewelry with simulated diamonds and gemstones for every woman who believes in living her dreams.
Chloe + Isabel - Chloe + Isabel designs its line of fashion jewelry to appeal to every woman — whether they seek the timeless elegance of a classic piece, or the bold statement of the latest style.
Chick Boss - Two Hand-made lei necklaces with mixed metal art pendants from the Mayalei collection, a hand-woven scarves plus a Tee-shirt featuring the Chick Boss logo and slogan... “cross the road”.
FlairWalk.com - Flairwalk.com, Classic style with a little VaVoom, is giving away Gift certificates for our online boutique.
Karen McClintock - Earrings from 2012 Spring Collection featuring sterling silver, Swarovski crystals and semi-precious stones.
Made in Earth - Australia black tourmaline handcrafted sterling silver pendent.
Paccioni - The Paccioni Centum' is part of a new collection which has been brought to launch in the US at the Oscars 2012, the opportunity to custom design your own 'special edition' quality Time piece.
SnapSac - Stylish totes will be provided by SnapSac, an exciting new line of eco-friendly totes that is reinventing reusable bags as more accessory than drab necessity.
The Artisan Group - The Artisan Group, an elite collective of over 700 small-business entrepreneurs, will showcase a broad spectrum of specialties including handcrafted jewelry; spa and bath products; designer stationery; purses and totes; knitted hats; designer iPhone cases; decorative-fused glass; a handcrafted tutu; pet toys; journals; handcrafted pens; hand-cut paper flowers, and fine art photography.
Sweet Shoppe Candles - Gifting a 16oz Anise Biscotti Jar Candle, the aroma of sweet baked goodness!
Tkaro - Red Dot Award winning Tkaro, a transportable glass bottle with protective stainless steel cover: the glass you take with you.
Ticklebelly Desserts - Luxury cake pops with metallic jewel finishes tucked into exclusive one of a kind totes.
Ozonator - (Two) Patented Ozonator™ The Green Refrigerator Machine, the 21st Century update to your refrigerator that extends the life of your fresh and organic fruits, vegetables, and perishable foods, saving you thousands on wasted food each year.
Milena's Boutique - Milena`s Candles are made from exclusive organic and kosher soy wax, pure essential oils, soy oils organic wood wick and cotton wick. That is it, pure no petroleum products, no chemical dyes, no lead wicks, and no carcinogens! Most elegant handmade kosher organic moisturizing candle and body butters.
Max Mirani - MOVE Mobile Closet is a brilliant 2-in-1 cabin-size suitcase that eliminates the need to unpack and repack in each destination Mama Earth Rocks Publishing - Pinky the Star- Motivation Illustrated Children’s Books. Sweet Potato Mama Cookbook-Healthy, Eco-Friendly Gluten Free Cook Book, and Angels for Everyday Living-Angel Guide Book.
Carter Kustera brought to you by AOL - Custom silhouette and text portraits.
Colantotte/Trion:Z - Colantotte/Trion:Z products contain axially magnetized magnets arranged in a unique Alternating North-South Polarity Orientation (ANSPO™) which increases the magnetic field flow.
I-Wipey - I-Wipey the original peel + stick antibacterial screen cleaner.
Apple Revolution - Designer Caramel Apples.
Bread Basket Cake Company - Creamy rich dark chocolate red velvet truffles and a gift certificate for an 8 in custom cake.
Dorset Cereals - The gift box will include 2 packs of cereal (Berries & Cherries and Super Cranberry), 1 Dorset branded bowl, 1 spoon, 1 book Little book of Dorset and a post card from us saying that if they write to us we will send a free mixed case of our 5 cereals.
Gorreana Tea Estate - Organic European grown rare green & black tea collection from Europe's only green tea Plantation.
Green PolkaDot Box - A large collection of the Green PolkaDot Box’s favorite organic foods and products, and a membership to the nation’s first online buying collective that gives members up to 60% savings on natural, non-GMO, and organic foods and products.
Obsessive Confection Disorder - An assortment of the finest vegan confections presented in a natural cotton tote bag.
WineChateau.com - Gifting a wide variety of wines as well as gift certificates.
CaliforniaCaviar.com - A customized caviar collection. Their choice of four different caviars in a caviar cooler with blini and crème fraiche.
Lumeria Maui - The Luxury Retreat – offers an alternative Travel Experience. A Luxury Educational Retreat offering Classes & Programs in yoga, water activities, metaphysical studies, horticulture and Hawaiian history and culture.
ABOUT GBK:
GBK, formerly GBK Productions, is a luxury lifestyle gifting and special events company, specializing in entertainment marketing integration. Formed in 2000 by Gavin Keilly, the company’s Founder and CEO, GBK consists of five divisions: GBK Celebrity Gifting, GBK Special Events, GBK Weddings, GBK Charitable Consulting and GBK Marketing/Public Relations. Widely known in the entertainment industry for bringing that little extra something into the Gifting Lounge environment, GBK offers its clients a full range of marketing services. For more information on Gavin B. Keilly (CEO), Carla Domen (VP) or GBK, please go to: gbkproductions.com.
