Good Goody Gifting Suites...the Oscars 2012 Edition

By Laura Medina

Screenwriter, Jim Rash, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey, & Penelope Ann Miller.

Ok, this is the last and final round-up of Awards Season Gifting Suites, goody gifts to make you camera-ready prepped and consolation gifts to the also-runs who needs post-awards pampering.

Numerous charities have benefit from being supported by these exclusive gifting lounges.

Honored guests left with an array of unique gifts and helped contribute to GBK’s ongoing efforts to raise funds and awareness for charity. This year’s GBK Lounge raised over $91,000.00 for charitable causes through monetary donations and GBK’s own signature “Celebrity Experience” auctions.

The Worldteam Foundation by Rick and Sue Clark started the Worldteam Foundation in 2006 to combat human trafficking, starting with Thailand and the United States; HollyRod Foundation,The HollyRod Foundation by actress Holly Robinson Peete and her retired NFL quarterback husband, Rodney Peete, is dedicated to providing compassionate care to those living with autism and Parkinson’s disease; Drawing Hope International, "Pushing the limits of art, compassion, and healing." Drawing Hope International uses visual art to join sexual assault survivors from every state in the US and 150 other countries into a healing community which supports survivors to connect with their own strength, see their beauty and embrace their freedom and lastly; The Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation - The mission is to raise funds for research and awareness towards a cure for Juvenile diabetes.

Weary nominees riding the Awards Season circuit love the premium down pillow from My Pillow - "Guaranteed the most comfortable pillow you'll ever own.” Many of the stars in attendance instantly recognized this premium brand and were thrilled to receive their pillow including world champion boxer Sugar Ray Leonard who commented “After all the fights I’ve had, I’m really looking forward to sleeping with My Pillow.”

Beauty and health is a sought after category by celebrities who have demanding daily schedules and seek the latest and most effective products in the market. Some of the great beauty and health gifts present at the event included: RevitaLash ADVANCED featuring their newly formulated RevitaLash ADVANCED eyelash conditioner, Hair by RevitaLash, and RevitaLash Mascara and Perfect Primer; KiwiFox providing a jar of Aqua Surge Age Defying Moisturizer and Shimmering Vitamin O2 Body Spray; AMBE, a revolutionary skin care system showcasing two of their most celebrated products, Vitamin Veil and All-In-One Night Cream; TEI Spa Essentials - Limited edition sonic spatula, facial mask and clutch; thinkThin gifting a wellness package filled with thinkThin nutrition bars and swag and a special golden ticket for a year's supply of thinkThin protein bars to keep them fueled through auditions and travel; and lastly Vani-T - Gifting a gorgeous selection of chemical-free luxurious beauty products including minerals, tanning, bodywear, and teeth whitening.

For the celebrities who have it all, GBK delivered more novelties, exclusive gifts and the latest must-haves including: Tkaro - Red Dot Award winning Tkaro, a transportable glass bottle with protective stainless steel cover: the glass you take with you; The Artisan Group, an elite collective of over 700 small-business entrepreneurs, showcased a broad spectrum of hand crafted gifts and charming little luxuries; Max Mirani - 2-in-1 cabin-size suitcases; and Staree by IZEA. Staree, the premier celebrity-only platform that allows its users to monetize their updates, photos, and videos while maintaining full control of their content, was on site gifting 8GB iPod Touch preloaded with the Staree application.

Lumeria Maui, a luxury retreat, offered a Luxury Educational Retreat offering classes & programs in yoga, water activities, metaphysical studies, horticulture and Hawaiian history and culture. A 180 degrees flip from Los Angeles' and New York's go-go culture.

GBK’s celebrity guests fueled and indulged in many treats like Apple-Revolution.com - Designer Caramel Apples; Bread Basket Cake Company offering creamy rich dark chocolate red velvet truffles and a gift certificate for an 8 in custom cake; and Obsessive Confection Disorder showcasing an assortment of the finest vegan confections. Treats without the guilt.