(photo by William A. Kidston)

Canadian fashion executive Peter J. Nygard (second from right), founder and chairman of Nygard International, recently sponsored the annual “Night of The 100 Stars” at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Nygard and the company’s fashion models were joined at the event by Jarvee Hutcherson (second from left), president of the Multicultural Motion Picture Association. Hutcherson, who joins the event each year, oversees a roster of 1,500 members nationwide and is recognized as a spokesperson on diversity and inclusiveness within the entertainment industry. The Beverly Hills-based Multicultural Motion Picture Association sponsors the annual Diversity Awards held each November.