| In 1986 Friar Roger Moore was presented with the Friars Oscar at a Testimonial Dinner in his honor. This summer, he was honored once again by the Friars with the inaugural Friars Club David Tebet Award. The award, which will be given each year, recognizes persons who have made outstanding contributions to the entertainment community- just like its namesake.  Friar David Tebet presenting Friar Roger Moore with his Friars Oscar in 1986 David Tebet, a former talent coordinator at NBC the man who discovered Johnny Carson- now resides in California but was a moving force behind the Friars Club's special events. The Board of Governors, who wished to pay homage for the dedication and loyalty that Tebet showed the Friars for over twenty years, proudly established the Friars Club David Tebet Award. "I am deeply touched by your establishing the David Tebet Award to recognize outstanding contributions to the entertainment community. I have loved every moment that I have spent working with the Friars Club. Thank you from the bottom of my heart," Tebet informed the Board upon hearing of the honor. Tebet's entertainment flair assured a high profile to the famous Testimonial Dinners he produced which featured top personalities, both in show business as well as in the news and political arenas.
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Frank Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor, Clive Davis, Dr. Henry Kissinger, Kirk Douglas, and Barbara Walters are among the many who were toasted by an array of talented stars under Tebet's aegis. Another honoree that Tebet toasted was Roger Moore- both a business associate and a close personal friend. He was the perfect choice to present this premier award to, as Tebet acknowledged, "I cannot not think of a better person to be the first recipient of the award than my dear friend Roger." Moore's name is forever linked with one of the most popular fictional characters of our time- James Bond. His work, both in films and television, along with his humanitarian endeavors have earned him this prestigious award. Moore has taken on the daunting task of representing UNICEF, a position he graciously accepted from Audrey Hepburn. His work has been extensive, ranging from increasing awareness about children's rights and visiting numerous projects around the world, to raising significant funds for the organization's work. "I do not feel that I am worthy of this particular honor, but nevertheless I shall be delighted to receive it.
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I count David as one of my dearest friends," noted Moore. The honors were presented at a luncheon at the Monastery with Prior Sally Jessy Raphael and Friars Club Executive Director, Jean Pierre Trebot presenting the award. Moore was in town for UNICEF meetings at the UN and was joined by his lovely wife Kristina.  Executive Director Friar Jean Pierre Trebot, Friar Roger Moore, Kristina Moore The unique award, Crystal Chinese Foo Dogs on a black wood base, designed by Daum Crystal of France, is further homage to Tebet owing to his being a connoisseur and collector of Chinese art. The Friars Club David Tebet Award is one that the Friars Club will cherish and revere, not to mention revel, in its presentations to the best that show business has to offer. It complements perfectly the deep gratitude and admiration that the Friars feel toward Tebet. The Club could not have found a better friend, more loyal brother, and more valued Friar than David Tebet. In presenting this award to Roger Moore they have begun a tradition of excellence honoring those individuals who are gifted with both talent and benevolence. Barry Dougherty
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