Celebrity Event Designer & TV Personality Samantha Goldberg Partners with United Way's "Night of Miracles Galas" May 3rd 2012

United Way and it's "Women in Support of United Way announces partnership with TV Personality and Celebrity Event Designer, Samantha Goldberg for the 14th annual "Night of Miracles" Gala on May 3rd 2012 Pleasantdale Chateau located in West Orange , NJ. The theme for 2012 is "Old Hollywood" with major Hollywood actors to support the cause! End Quote

New York, NY (1888PressRelease) April 22, 2012 - New York Metro - United Way announces partnership with TV Personality and Celebrity Event Designer, Samantha Goldberg for the 14th annual "Night of Miracles" Gala on May 3rd 2012 Pleasantdale Chateau located in West Orange , NJ. Goldberg was appointed in January of 2012 as the gala's "Designer-Orchestrator" on the Board of Directors (New York Metro). This will be the first event Goldberg will orchestrate along with her celebrity design, raising better awareness and assistance with increasing sponsorships and orchestration of the gala. Night of Miracles is the nonprofit's most successful event of the year.

While the celebrity event designer is noted worldwide for her "innate" style of design, she doesn't skimp on details. The theme for this year's gala is "Old Hollywood" with glitz and glamour at this "Black Tie" affair. Samantha felt it wouldn't be the same unless we had actual "Hollywood Celebs" to join her on the incredible journey of celebrating children and community. You can expect to see many silver-screen mavens such as "Vinny Vella, Tony Darrow and Tony Ray Rossi all known for their roles in the HBO series of Soprano's and in movies such as Good Fellas and Casino to name a few". There may be quite a few celebrity sightings of various other celebs from TLC, Bravo and Style to name a few. On Tuesday April 24th the gates open as the general public will be allowed to bid on dining at the same table with their "Fav Mobster" or reality star. Goldberg has also been asked to be a celebrity table as well as her fan base from Style's Whose Wedding Is It Anyway is also parcipating. The bidding begins at double the ticket fee $350pp and all celeb tables begin at $700. 100% of the net procceds will go to United Way.

May the highest bidder win an amazing evening with true stars as well as walking away with swag bags that are worth more than double the price of the ticket price per person. Please check the website www.UnitedWayEssex.org and check on events "Night of Miracles" May 3rd 2012!

Samantha also known for the "Sparkle Bling Bloom" persona felt to have a bit of that and more during the silent auction which is a variety of sports tickets, diamonds, gems, couture purses, hotel get-a-ways, dining with a limousine at your beck and call, some of the hottest new trend items for 2012, memberships to museums, YMCA, Eagles (Philadelphia Eagles) attire, Longaberger Baskets filled will gourmet goodies, mineral makeup for some glam, spa services, theatre tickets and Goldberg's design and planning services worth over $20,000 and more. This year we are excited to announce our largest ticket item which is a painting which has been graciously donated by Andrew Ross a well known and in demand artist.. The painting retails currently in Manhattan for $24,000. The largest ticket items will be raffled on May 3rd 2012.

In discussing the appointment, Robyn Pitts, Chair of the "Night of Miracles Gala", said, "Samantha is a proven leader and most noted designer/orchestrator of events nationwide. She has managed to exceed several nonprofits annual goals in the tri-state as well as other national and international events. We look forward to the insights along with her creative zest and energy she will bring to the board." With Goldberg at the Helm, she is sure to exceed past events with a night to be remembered by all who attend with her ability to coordinate silent auctions and possible celebrity guests to assist her in the quest to gain more sponsorships and revisit past partners of UW.

"Samantha's background in public nonprofits will be a major asset to our network and the nonprofit events we work on annually. We needed a fresh set of eye's to recreate the excitement of United Way and it's Nights of Miracles Gala". "Her experience with nonprofits such as St. Huberts, Make a Wish, Dine with Dogs, Dinner of Hope, and her own successfully noted nonprofit "Dream Team" since 2005 and first wish of the 131 weddings in January 2006, amongst others serve as a resource and voice for the tri-state participation which will help strengthen state associations of United Way/Night of Miracles and other various events which will allow for better attendance and participation in various formats."

Samantha Goldberg, a noted and most sought after TV Personality on the Style Network, E, CW Network, Bravo, We and various others, advocate for the industry and setting trends as a most respected Celebrity Event Designer. She previously served as a management and VP of sales , events and strategies/ event specialist in the beauty and fashion industry located in the Midwest and sections of the east coast. She served not only as a Regional Director for various manufactures, but as a certified trainer in the professional side of the salon industry. Her experience also includes serving as the Celebrity Spokesperson for the Hilton Hotels "Family Brand" and author of online tool "Guestiquette" http://bit.ly/nGuV7i , Celebrity Spokesperson and Celebrations expert Party City Party-Town, Bloomingdales Headliner for Registry Events and various other well known brands. Rumors and finally the network of Goldberg and her own show will be released in the latter part of 2012.

Goldberg for over 2 decades operating her own company of event design and orchestration, one of the most sought after celebrity event designers and TV Personalities in the US today. She's a noted sales trainer and educator along with being a noted as a successful industry advocate who is a regular source for media all over the world. Samantha has received recognition as "Best Event Planner" in NJ/NY Biz carrying the title since 2009, NJ/NY Biz "Top 41 Event Planners 2012" "Top Forty Under 40," BizBash and readers Choice Finalist as Social Event Planner of the Year" nationally, Several "Brides Choice" awards on various sites and magazines that are industry related. She was a recipient of the "Designer of The Year Award 2010-2012" for Excellence from the AOEP. She is also the President and Founder of her own national nonprofit "Dream Team" operating since 2005 offering over 150 marital celebrations for those who have gone through various hardships. The nonprofit is possible due to the many vendors in the US that donate their time and services to those who truly deserve assistance. Samantha attended the Parkland/University of IL Champaign, IL and graduated (BS) with focus on Elementary Education (K-9) and child psychology.. She resides with her husband, Andrew, and their one daughter, in the New York Metro area.

The United Way brand noted as the nation's largest nonprofit focusing on children and seniors worldwide. The Night of Miracle's Gala is UW's annual "UWEWH" or "Women in Steering Support and Sponsors" will be celebrating its 14th year on May 3rd 2012. This annual event helps to support the "United Way" nonprofit brand and its programs in the areas of Education, Financial Stability and Health. The gala is a celebration for the distinguished honorees, whose passion, determination, and commitment which have not only allowed for strengthening the community, but most importantly improved the lives of children and families nationwide.

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