Post by Paddy by Grace on May 11, 2009 18:41:38 GMT -7
Actor Will Smith Receives Simon Wiesenthal Center' 2009 Humanitarian Award
enewsletter@wiesenthal.net
Holocaust survivors, Business, Political and Entertainment industry leaders and members of the Jewish community were in attendance when the Simon Wiesenthal Center bestowed its highest honor, the 2009 Humanitarian Award, upon actor and philanthropist Will Smith at its National Tribute Dinner in Los Angeles.
The award was given to Mr. Smith for his commitment to education, cultural diversity, and social responsibility and was presented by actress Charlize Theron at the star-studded event. Jeffrey Katzenberg, CEO of DreamWorks served as Master of Ceremonies. Grammy Award-winning songwriter and producer Josiah Bell entertained.
The Wiesenthal Center also presented Medals of Valor to: Karnit Goldwasser, wife of murdered Israeli soldier Ehud Goldwasser for her commitment to speaking out against terrorism and for the release of Gilad Shalit, an Israeli soldier, kidnapped in Israel, still being held in captivity by Hamas in Gaza for almost three year; Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger III, the heroic pilot responsible for the "Miracle on the Hudson," when he masterfully landed US Airways Flight 1459 on the Hudson River and saved the lives of 155 people; and Marion Pritchard, for saving the lives of hundreds of Dutch Jews during World War II, most of whom were children.
Dinner Chairmen were Jeffrey Katzenberg; Michael Lynton, Chairman and CEO, Sony Pictures Entertainment; Ron Meyer, President and COO, NBC Universal; and Amy Pascal, Co-Chairman Sony Pictures Entertainment and Chairman, Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group and last year’s SWC Humanitarian Laureate.
Benefits from the evening help support the educational programs of the Simon Wiesenthal Center and Museum of Tolerance.
enewsletter@wiesenthal.net
Holocaust survivors, Business, Political and Entertainment industry leaders and members of the Jewish community were in attendance when the Simon Wiesenthal Center bestowed its highest honor, the 2009 Humanitarian Award, upon actor and philanthropist Will Smith at its National Tribute Dinner in Los Angeles.
The award was given to Mr. Smith for his commitment to education, cultural diversity, and social responsibility and was presented by actress Charlize Theron at the star-studded event. Jeffrey Katzenberg, CEO of DreamWorks served as Master of Ceremonies. Grammy Award-winning songwriter and producer Josiah Bell entertained.
The Wiesenthal Center also presented Medals of Valor to: Karnit Goldwasser, wife of murdered Israeli soldier Ehud Goldwasser for her commitment to speaking out against terrorism and for the release of Gilad Shalit, an Israeli soldier, kidnapped in Israel, still being held in captivity by Hamas in Gaza for almost three year; Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger III, the heroic pilot responsible for the "Miracle on the Hudson," when he masterfully landed US Airways Flight 1459 on the Hudson River and saved the lives of 155 people; and Marion Pritchard, for saving the lives of hundreds of Dutch Jews during World War II, most of whom were children.
Dinner Chairmen were Jeffrey Katzenberg; Michael Lynton, Chairman and CEO, Sony Pictures Entertainment; Ron Meyer, President and COO, NBC Universal; and Amy Pascal, Co-Chairman Sony Pictures Entertainment and Chairman, Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group and last year’s SWC Humanitarian Laureate.
Benefits from the evening help support the educational programs of the Simon Wiesenthal Center and Museum of Tolerance.