2026 Humanitarian Awards Gala Dinner


When:
Thursday, September 10, 2026
7:00 PM – Red Carpet & Honoree Reception
Awards presentation and dinner immediately following

Where:
The Second Home
(FKA The Bourbon Room)
6356 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028

Co-Chairs and Host:

The evening will be co-chaired by Emmy-nominated actor and The Creative Coalition President Tim Daly, Emmy Award-winning actor Michael Chiklis and Michelle Chiklis. The event’s Co-Host Committee is led by Emmy-nominated Executive Producer Bill Prady, Executive Producer Jessica Queller, and business leaders Angela and Dan Blatteis, with additional members to be announced. Returning to host the Humanitarian Awards Dinner for the fourth consecutive year is Marc Malkin, Variety’s Senior Culture & Events Editor, whose interviews and red-carpet coverage have made him one of entertainment journalism’s most recognizable voices.

Honorees:

  • John Stamos – Emmy-nominated actor (Full House, General Hospital)
  • Famke Janssen – Actor (How to Get Away With Murder, X-Men)
  • Cara Buono – Emmy-nominated actor (Stranger Things)
  • Simran Baidwan – Recipient of the AARP Family Caregiving Award; Emmy-winning writer and executive producer (The Pitt)
  • Lisa Ann Walter – Actor (Abbott Elementary)
  • Mary Lou Belli – 2026 Emmy Award nominee, four-time Emmy Award nominee, director, and author (The Ms. Pat Show)

With Presenters:
Emmy Award-winners Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary), Jeffrey Ross (Take a Banana for the Road, Ricky Stanicky), and Emmy Award-nominee Scott Bakula (NCIS: New Orleans, Quantum Leap), among others.


Sponsorships, Tickets, and Program Ads are available. Click HERE to order tickets online. For the Presenting Sponsosrhip, please contact Satchel Fisher at SFisher@TheCreativeCoalition.org.

THE CREATIVE COALITION HUMANITARIAN AWARDS GALA DINNER
Ticket/Sponsorship Opportunities:

PRESENTING SPONSOR – $250,000
(One Available)

  • Premier recognition as Presenting Sponsor of the Gala
  • 20 VIP seats (two premier tables)
  • Opportunity for CEO or senior executive to deliver brief welcome remarks
  • Prominent logo placement on step-and-repeat and event signage
  • Recognition in invitation and event materials
  • Inclusion in pre-event publicity and social media
  • Opportunity for product placement in celebrity and VIP gift bags
  • VIP access to reception and photo opportunities
  • Recognition from the stage

LEADERSHIP SPONSOR – $100,000
(Two Available)

  • One premier table for 10 guests
  • Recognition as Leadership Sponsor in event materials
  • Prominent logo placement on step-and-repeat
  • Recognition in invitation and digital communications
  • Opportunity for product placement in celebrity and VIP gift bags
  • VIP reception access
  • On-stage acknowledgment

CO-CHAIR SPONSOR – $50,000
(Four Available)

  • Preferred table for 10 guests
  • Logo recognition on step-and-repeat
  • Recognition in invitation and event materials
  • Opportunity for product placement in celebrity and VIP gift bags
  • VIP reception access
  • On-stage acknowledgment

DIAMOND SPONSOR – $25,000

  • Preferred table for 10 guests
  • Recognition in printed and digital event materials
  • Logo placement on sponsor signage
  • Opportunity for product placement in celebrity and guest gift bags

PLATINUM SPONSOR – $15,000

  • 6 preferred seats
  • Recognition in event materials
  • Logo placement on sponsor signage

GOLD SPONSOR – $10,000

  • Four preferred seats
  • Recognition in event materials

SILVER SPONSOR – $5,000

  • 2 preferred seats
  • Recognition in event materials

INDIVIDUAL VIP TICKET – $2,500
(Very Limited Availability)

  • 1 preferred seat
  • Reception access

INDIVIDUAL TICKET – $1,000
(Very Limited Availability)

  • 1 standard seat

INDIVIDUAL CREATIVE COALITION MEMBER TICKET – $750
(Extremely Limited Availability)

  • 1 standard seat (TCC MEMBERS — Please email Satchel Fisher at SFisher@TheCreativeCoalition.org to verify your membership. Once verified you will be provided a special link to purchase your ticket. Pricing good for members only, no guests.).

Program Ad pricing:

  • Full Page Ad – $10,000
  • Half-Page Ad – $7,500

Click HERE to order ads online. Click HERE for the Ad Specification Sheet. Ad deadline is 5:00 PM ET Monday, August 31, 2026.