THE CREATIVE COALITION PRESENTS THE HUMANITARIAN AWARDS HONORING
DULÉ HILL, WENDELL PIERCE, JEFFREY ROSS,
TERI WEINBERG & STEVE SAWALICH
Variety’s Marc Malkin to Host
September 12, 2024 (LOS ANGELES, CA) – The Creative Coalition’s annual Television Humanitarian Awards Benefit Luncheon Gala, to be held on Saturday afternoon, September 14, 2024 at Ladyhawk (623 N La Peer Dr) in West Hollywood. This year’s Honorees include Dulé Hill (“Bel-Air”), Jeffrey Ross (“The Roast of Tom Brady”), Wendell Pierce (“Elsbeth”), Teri Weinberg (“Ugly Betty,” “The Office”) and Steve Sawalich (Case for Kindness), who will be honored for their work with charitable and social welfare causes. This year’s Award presenters include John Stamos (“Unprisoned”) Seth Green (“Family Guy”), Rich Eisen (“NFL GameDay Highlights”), Diedrich Bader (“Lucky Hank”), Rob Morrow (“Curb Your Enthusiasm”), Emmanuelle Chriqui (“Superman & Lois”) and Saladin Patterson (“The Wonder Years”).
Guests in attendance include: Sam Trammell (“Homeland,” “True Blood”), Chris Witaske (“The Bear”), Jazmyn Simon (“Raising Dion”), Cara Jade Meyers (“Killers of the Flower Moon”), Richard Schiff (“The Good Doctor”), Katherine McNamara (“Walker: Independence”), Lynn Whitfield (“The Chi”), Jimmy Akingbola (“Bel-Air”), and Wayne Federman (“George Carlin’s American Dream”).
Variety Senior Editor and host of the “Just for Variety” podcast, Marc Malkin, will host the special charity event supporting the arts.
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This highly anticipated annual event during television’s biggest weekend honors prominent figures in the entertainment industry who use the power of their celebrity for social good.
“The Humanitarian Awards shine a light on the transformative power of compassion and the unwavering determination of individuals who strive to make a meaningful difference. It serves as a powerful reminder that each of us possesses the ability to inspire change and uplift humanity through our actions and empathy,” said Tim Daly, actor and President of The Creative Coalition.
The Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk added, “The Humanitarian Awards are a beacon of hope, illuminating the remarkable individuals who leverage their platform and influence to advocate for meaningful causes. It underscores the profound impact of art and activism, inspiring us to unite in creating a more compassionate world for everyone.”
All proceeds from the Awards luncheon benefit The Creative Coalition’s year-round work to protect and advance the arts. Honorees will be spotlighting their charitable causes including the Every Child Thrives Campaign, the PBS series “The Express Way with Dulé Hill”, the NOCCA Foundation, the documentary A Case for Kindness, and the Entertainment Industry Commission on Caregiving. Variety is the media partner of The Creative Coalition’s Humanitarian Awards.
To apply for press credentials or for more information, please contact Alyssa Dudek at adudek@thecreativecoalition.org
About The Creative Coalition
The Creative Coalition is the premier 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of the arts and entertainment community. Founded in 1989 by prominent members of the creative community, The Creative Coalition is dedicated to educating its members on issues of public importance. The Creative Coalition uses the power and platform of the arts and entertainment communities in award-winning public service campaigns, such as #RightToBearArts™ to raise public awareness about and support for funding for the arts and arts education. Actor Tim Daly serves as The Creative Coalition’s president. For more information, visit https://thecreativecoalition.org.
About The Creative Coalition’s Humanitarian Awards
Bestowed since 2015, the Humanitarian Awards are prestigious honors that bring awareness and recognition to entertainment industry leaders who have used their unique platforms to bring voice to the social causes that they care about. Past recipients of this Award include actors Lena Waithe, Billy Eichner, Jason Alexander, Keegan-Michael Key, Billy Porter, Amy Poehler, Finn Wolfhard, MJ Rodriguez, Henry Winkler, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Patricia Arquette, Anthony Anderson, Alex Borstein, Colman Domingo, Alan Cumming, Alfre Woodard, Uzo Aduba, and James Cromwell; among others. For more information, click here.
CONTACT:
Alyssa Dudek
e. adudek@thecreativecoalition.org
c. 202-552-9966
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