“Man of Style and Substance” Competition Celebrates Men in the Community

William Malcom is not just a designer of men’s suits. His designs are driven by the man that opts to wear his garments, a man of style and substance.  That man choses a William Malcolm original when he wants to make a statement without saying a word.  Ideally those that wear his garments have a social responsibilty to his community, they lead by example and are ready to mentor others so they can also rise to the same level of responsibilty.  These qualities create a  an overall  sense of style and substance.

William created the “Man of Style and Substance” competition in 2009 to highlight, articulate and celebrate the philanthropic efforts of  Michigan men.  Several hunderd entered the contest this year. The selection of the finalist was narrowed down to 18 through an aggressive online voting process. The entrants chosen had to submit essays about their work in the community and  demonstrate acitve participation in community initiatives. The winner, chosen the night of the Man of Style and Substance Gala, won a prize pack valued at over $15,000.

I attended the Man of Style Gala at the Charles H. Wright Museum.  I was in the audience with men that were there to support their friends and woman that beamed with pride for the loved one who had worked so hard to make it to the finals. I listened intently as they answered the final question, rooting for my favorites.  It was really a wonderful event.

As part of the Time.com “Assignment Detroit” , a year long study of the spirit of Detroit, CNN Money featured William Malcolm and highlighted his “Suit Project” a mentorship program for men ages 18-22.

Women inately nuture those in their lives they care about. Whether it be by word or deed, a woman’s impact on the social concsiosness of this country has always been felt but not always  expressed.  I firmly believe that by supporting the men in our community we aide in the confident and secure  stance that they  have in the world.  That stance enables them to boldly step into their communities to mentor those who may not have had the support from their families or have  never had role models in their immediate circles.

I challenge more women to support mentorship programs in their area,  by word or deed.

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Cassandra Jones-McBryde serves as Features Editor for Daily Venus Diva. She is US Director of the Fuller Women Expo, responsible for bringing together a number of outstanding local and international speakers and celebrities, seminars and workshops that attract attendees, sponsors, vendors and exhibitors from throughout North America. She also the Founder of The Fuller Woman Network which is a network of women from across the world who share our mission of self-love. Cassandra is also the co-founder and C.E.O. Pretty Girl Project, a non profit organization that helps girls realize their inner and outer beauty during critical stages of development. This is achieved by various initiatives and programs developed throughout the year. Where Are You From: I was born and raised proudly in Detroit. What were you doing before writing for DailyVenusDiva.com: I had written for a few independent online magazines until being blessed with being on the Daily Venus Diva team. What do you do for DailyVenusDiva.com: As Features Editor, I will bring news and information that resonates with our readers that effects various aspects of our lives. What does it mean to Thrive In Your Curves: It means to live unashamed of how we look, to learn not let our curves limit or dictate our destiny What is your favorite hobby: My favorite hobbies are creating initiatives that are geared to serving my community and volunteering for the same. That takes up most of my time. What is in your future: I don’t try to predict the future. I try to let God order my steps. What’s so special about DailyVenusDiva.com: A better question is what isn’t special about it! You will be hard pressed to find a site that caters to every aspect of women, that just happens to have more to love. I feel privileged to be a part of such an impactful group of women.