marleeOscar winning actress Marlee Matlin will host The 36th Annual AAFA American Image Awards presented by the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) honoring excellence in the footwear and apparel industries, with 40% of the evening’s net proceed to benefit the Special Olympics.

www.specialolympics.org

The evening will feature new festive black-tie and sneakers attire and updated awards statuettes with fashion makeover from award-winning designer Linda Burhance.

Also taking part: R&B recording artist Ashanti; Olympic Figure Skater Michelle Kwan; and actress Taryn Manning.

Grand Hyatt Hotel

East 42nd Street at Grand Central Terminal

New York City

Tuesday April 29, 2014

6:00pm: Red Carpet

6:30pm: VIP Cocktail Reception

7:15pm: Dinner & Awards Presentation

Find out more: www.wewear.org/americanimageawards