New York, NY – February 24, 2026 – An evening of global recognition and humanitarian celebration will take place on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 pa at 5:45 PM at 112 W. 27th Street, Manhattan, as Dr. Rami Gudovitch is honored with the distinguished Platinum Who’s Who Award at a United Nations–affiliated event hosted by an Accredited NGO MCIF.

Set against the backdrop of international leadership and humanitarian vision, the ceremony orchestrated by UN Ambassadors Monica Sanchez and Gloria Cressler will recognize Dr. Gudovitch’s unwavering commitment to uplifting humanity and inspiring meaningful global change. The Platinum Who’s Who Award is reserved for individuals whose leadership, compassion, and impact extend beyond borders — honoring those whose work embodies service, innovation, and a deep dedication to the betterment of society.

Dr. Gudovitch has become widely respected for his humanitarian initiatives and forward-thinking contributions that align with the United Nations’ mission of peace, cooperation, and sustainable global progress. His work reflects a powerful blend of professional excellence and heartfelt advocacy for communities in need.

The evening promises to bring together leaders, diplomats, philanthropists, and changemakers in celebration of those whose visions elevate humanity. With a theme centered on recognition and inspiration, the event underscores the importance of honoring individuals who transform challenges into opportunities for collective advancement.

“Celebrating those whose visions uplift humanity and inspire global change” serves as the guiding spirit of the ceremony — a message that perfectly reflects Dr. Gudovitch’s ongoing impact.

Media, dignitaries, and invited guests will gather to commemorate this milestone moment in Manhattan, shining a spotlight on leadership that transcends industries and borders.

For media inquiries or attendance information, please contact the event organizers.

Eileen Shapiro 631-506-6600 or email worldstarpublicrelations@gmail.com

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Mystical visions carry him across the sea.

On the open ocean, the view is the same in every direction: The white-hot sun beams its light through the cobalt sky, cascading through dynamic clouds to meet the shimmering horizon at the far edge of the heaving lapis lazuli water. Out there, where the sublime simplicity and scale of the ocean erase everything else, ideas and visions take on new weight. Thoughts become all you have. In a state of ecstatic bliss, working with devoted hands and love in his heart, Reid Stowe carves conjured images into wood on the open water, alone with his thoughts.

Stowe is an artist, an adventurer and a world-record-holding endurance sailor whose epic 1,152-day nonstop voyage around the globe made history when he completed it in 2010. His sailing, and his art — the two have always been intertwined — began long before that odyssey, however; as a young man he voyaged on small boats across vast oceans, painting, carving and sculpting along the way. His first sculptures were figureheads for his boats, carved, he said, “because I needed the gods to take care of me.” His courses took him through the South Pacific and up the Amazon River — he admits that he “spent the better part of (his) life in the wild.” While still in his early 20s, he touched four continents on a little wooden catamaran he built at his family beach house in Ocean Isle Beach.

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The passing of one’s spouse is much more than his death and your loss. It’s about you, your acceptance of what was, your adaption to what is, and your re-invention. You have no other choice.

Thus, I begin the photo exhibit with a photo of Andrew and me at a black tie event. This type of event was part of what was. . .as was the dancing that we both loved.

The next step in my journey was MOVE ON WITHOUT ME, the book I wrote upon his passing. Mad as hell at him for passing, mad at the doctor who made the error that resulted in his death – from this to realization of how blessed I had been. . . and memories, which sustain and enhance. My philosophy was get up, get dressed, get out. In other words, live your life as it is now. You can’t go back, only forward. You have only one choice. Woe is me – no – it’s a waste of time and holds you back. Recognizing what was, taking the good with you and transforming the negative to learning experiences. . . as I said in my book, “if I can do it, you can, too.” Move on. . .

Moving on for me meant starting a new business, making friends in the town where Andrew and I had just moved prior to his passing, creating a new life, and accepting that this was a new Susan…

With enhancement from the past. You see me with Monty and his girlfriend at a friend’s Adirondack camp. You, also, see me in Bill Cunningham’s photo going through the International Debutante Ball’s receiving line – I was and am the Co-Chair. Some friendships and linkages have continued. Others have not. It just is. Women fear for their husbands – thank you, no, if the man is married. I am NOT interested! – and fear widowhood, which you now personify.

Overall. . . it’s starting anew with enhancement from what was, as well as education. You learn from your mistakes. Been there and done that. . . and not again!.

My connection with the turtle continues. The turtle represents slow and steady progress, moving forward. It has accompanied me on my journey since I was 4 years old. Like me as a child, my husband had 100s of box turtles and only 1 snapping turtle. After our marriage, we started individually and together to collect decorative turtle items from around the world. I always wear a significant turtle pin. It’s my insignia.

And, now, Turtles & Ravens LLC is the name of the company I established in 2010 to market the art of my business partner, Henry Bismuth. His totem is the raven. I never would have thought even 5 years ago that this would be my next evolution. I took 1 art course in college. My forte was science and business.

You see the photo of Henry and me at Visions West Gallery in Bozeman, MT at the opening of his show there this past June. There is, also, a photo of me with the gallery owner accompanied by she and her husband’s dog. In both photos, the painting adjacent and behind is one of Henry’s.

You, also, see a photo of me on the staircase of my home in Bedford accompanied by Monty. The paintings are Henry’s. The shalwaz kameez I am wearing is a gift from my godchildren’s Mother when she was visiting this July. We still do zikars when she is here. Our friendship and “sisterhood” has never changed.

Is this the end of my story? No! I am writing another book and someday I will meet that special man that I will spend the rest of my life with.

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