On Thursday, June 16, 2016, seven Haitian women were among the honorees on as Schneps Communications and Star Network awarded over 40 of Brooklyn's best and brightest at the 2016 "Stars Under 40" Awards and Networking Event.

The "Stars Under 40" Award recognizes young professionals for outstanding leadership skills in their chosen fields and in their communities. The night's honorees also received citations for their hard work and dedication. Ms. Victoria Schneps, co-owner of Schneps Communications and Star Network, said, "These fabulous people have been so successful because they have a passion for what they do. It is my privilege to recognize them."

Haitian Laureates :

Vania Andre : Executive Editor of The Haitian Times;

Nadege Fleurimond : Owner of Fleurimond Catering Inc.;

Mathylde Frontus : PhD, Founder & Executive Director of Urban Neighborhood Services;

Cindy Similien-Johnson : Founder and Director of Goal Chic;

Hon. Dweynie Paul : Kings County Civil Court Judge;

Florence Saint-Jean : Founder & Executive Director of the Global Tiffany Tucker : Founder of Redemption, Inc.

Image : From left to right: Mathylde Frontus, PhD, Nadege Fleurimond, Hon. Dweynie Paul, Dr. Florence Saint-Jean, Tiffany Tucker, Cindy Similien-Johnson, and Vania Andre

SL/ HaitiLibre