AWARDS

2022 Humanitarian Award Honorees

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Nika King

Social Impact Award

Nika is an American actress and comedian. She is best known for her role as Leslie Bennett on the 16-time EMMY-nominated HBO television series Euphoria (2019–present).

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Leigh Steinberg

Legendary Philanthropist 

Leigh is well-known for being the real agent who inspired the Oscar-winning movie Jerry Maguire but in addition to being a fabled premier sports agent, he is also an accomplished entrepreneur, best-selling author, and the Chairman of Leigh Steinberg Sports and Entertainment Holdings.

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Guillermo Díaz

Impact Award

Guillermo is an American actor/producer most well-known worldwide for starring in the series lead role of Huck in the hit ABC Shonda Rhimes series Scandal for 7 seasons and as Guillermo on the hit Showtime series Weeds.

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Dr. Khalila Camacho-Ali

Lifetime Achievement 

Dr. Khalilah (Founder of Dr. Ali’s Global Foundation) is a true Renaissance woman of the 21st century, one of the world’s most popular Muslim Women in the world, and she fights as a New Millennium Civil Rights Activist.

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Ever Matson

Rockstar Youth Award

Ever is a 13-year-old youth entrepreneur, social problem solver, speaker and the founder of Child Hunger Sucks. She grew up volunteering for her dad’s nonprofit and serving thousands of meals to homeless and hungry children

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Sir Alec Stern

Exemplary Humanitarian 

He has become known as "America's Startup & Nonprofit Success Expert" after being a co-founder or founding team member of 8 startups with 5 exits - 2 IPOs and 3 acquisitions.

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Karl Kani

Pioneer Humanitarian Award

At the age of 21, Karl founded his fashion brand that still has, which has a strong worldwide influence and is considered the godfather (pioneer) of urban streetwear.

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Jade Zaroff

Spirit Award

Jade is an artist, producer, entrepreneur and young change-maker. Her passion and purpose is to leverage arts & entertainment as a vehicle for impacting youth so they can impact the world.

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Dr. Cyndi Romine

Lifetime Achievement Award

Serving as the President & Founder of Called To Rescue, Dr. Romine is recognized internationally as one of the leading authorities regarding children who are missing, have been abused or trafficked.

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Andy Arias

Crystal Award

Andy has been a social impact advocacy professional for over seven years. He has worked as a System Change Advocate and Program Manager for Orange County & Los Angeles.

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Eric Power

Patriot Award

Eric is a veteran, entrepreneur, best-selling author, father, humanitarian and Veterans advocate who has a Star on the Las Vegas Walk of Fame for his service to the veteran communities.

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Gavin Keilly

Innovation Award

Gavin got involved in the non-profit sector in the year 2000 when he asked himself the million-dollar question, “What do I want to do with my life?” He quickly knew that he wanted to make a difference in the world but didn’t want to be a martyr in the process.

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Larry Namer

Icon Humanitarian Award 

Larry (Founder of E! Entertainment, President & Chairman of LJN Media Group, and CEO of Metan Global Entertainment Group) is a highly decorated, award-winning, and all-around respected pioneer in the global media industry, but what many people do not know about is the vast philanthropy that he has contributed over many decades and continues to produce today.

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Emily Lartigue

Quintessential Humanitarian Award

Emily is a former Disney employee who at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, launched a food pantry for Disney Cast Members facing hardships. Her work as the Founder of Cast Member Pantry has served more than 10,000 Cast Members throughout Florida and California.

2021 Humanitarian Award Honorees

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Presented by

Eric Dane

To Heroes Linked for their extraordinary contributions to Veterans.

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Presented by

Dr. Florence Alexander

As a certificate of recognition for her extraordinary humanitarian efforts in healthcare and education for over 28 years!

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Presented by

Kellen Jackley

As a certificate of recognition for his humanitarian efforts as an ambassador for Give Kids the World!

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Presented by

Jeff Hoffman

As a certificate of recognition for his extraordinary philanthropy Internationally and youth mentorship for over 15 years!

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Presented by

Pamela Landwirth

As a certificate of recognition for her extraordinary humanitarian efforts and leadership with Give Kids the World Village for over 30 years!

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Presented by

James Dentley

As a certificate of recognition for his support in youth empowerment and extraordinary humanitarian efforts for over 20 years.

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Presented by

Sir Gary Kong

As a certificate of recognition for his extraordinary humanitarian efforts for over 15 years and his support during COVID-19.

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Presented by

Jeff Hoffman

As a certificate of recognition for her extraordinary humanitarian efforts for over 12 years through fashion and entertainment PR, and her support during COVID-19.

2020 Humanitarian Award Honorees

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Dr. Cyndi Romie

Called to Rescue

As a certificate of recognition for her extraordinary humanitarian efforts in rescuing children for over 30 years.

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Frank Shankwitz

Make a Wish Foundation

As a certificate of recognition for his extraordinary humanitarian efforts of blessing children for over 28 years.

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Greta Thundberg

Special Recognition

For her extraordinary humanitarian efforts as a youth environmental activist and Nobel Peace Prize nominee.

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Marc Benioff

SalesForce Foundation

As a certificate of recognition for his philanthropic efforts for over 10 years.

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Mel Nicola

C.A.K.E

As a certificate of recognition for her extraordinary humanitarian efforts in mentoring children through culinary arts for over 20 years.

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Martha Davis

Toy Rescue Mission

As a certificate of recognition for her humanitarian efforts in serving families and children for over 25 years.

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Jon Bolton

Jon Bolton Music

As a certificate of recognition for his extraordinary talent and humble character as an entertainer/artist for over 20 years.