unite4:humanity
unite4:humanity is an annual award ceremony and gala that takes place during the Thursday before the Academy Awards. First held in 2014, the unite4:humanity gala celebrates humanitarian efforts and philanthropists throughout the world, giving awards in several different fields.[1]
unite4:good
unite4:humanitywas the launching pad for businessman and philanthropist Anthony Melikhov, who founded the international non-profit organization unite4:good foundation following the first event's success.[2] unite4:good is a movement developed to, "inspire and empower positive, global change through acts of kindness."[3]
unite4:humanity 2014
The first unite4:humanity gala was held on Thursday, February 27, 2014, at Sony Pictures Studios, in Los Angeles, California. The event was immediately well received by the public as a successful fundraiser and awards ceremony. Executive produced by Melikhov, Unite4:Humanity was created to demonstrate, "commitment to a mission of promoting positivity, inspiring charitable engagement and empowering acts of kindness and service."[4][5] Comedian Andy Samberg was master of ceremonies and numerous celebrities in the fields of entertainment, business, and politics attended.[6][7][8] Some notable guests at the event include:
- Forest Whitaker, Presenter
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Winner - Creative Commitment to Television Award
- William H. Macy, Presenter
- Selena Gomez, Winner - Young Visionary Award
- Jada Pinkett Smith
- Alicia Keys, Performer
- Robert De Niro, Honoree - Creative Commitment to Film
- Martin Scorsese, Honoree - Creative Conscience
- Sean Penn, Presenter
- Steve Coogan
- Philomena Lee, Winner - Unite4: Humanity Everyday Hero Award
- Eva Longoria
- Demi Lovato, Winner - Young Luminary Award
- John Sykes, President of Clear Channel Entertainment Enterprises, Winner -Social Visionary Award
- Wilmer Valderrama, presented Food Bank of Northern Nevada president Cherie Jamason with the $50,000 unite4:humanity Inspiration Award.[9]
Former President Bill Clinton was the recipient of the Unity Recognition Award and the keynote speaker for the event. The former president delivered a speech about working together to make change and earned several standing ovations throughout the night. He was also seen taking "selfies" with numerous celebrities including star of HBO Comedy VEEP, Julia Louis-Dreyfus.[10]
unite4:humanity 2015
The second unite4:humanity awards took place February 19, 2015, hosted by Variety and the united4:good foundation. The mentioned guests at this year’s event were:[11]
- The 4:inspiration heroes Stephanie Yee, Hannah Weinronk, and Sunny Kim were selected out of seven candidates to receive grants of $50,000 each that went to their nonprofit organization Real Food Challenge.
- Special guests that presented awards were, among others, Demi Lovato, Blair Underwood, Wilmer Valderrama, Forest Whitaker.
| Recipient | Award | Main organization of work |
|---|---|---|
| Halle Berry | Creative Conscience Award | Jenesee Center |
| Lauren and Aaron Paul | unite2gether Award | Kind Campaign |
| P!nk | Music Visionary Award | No Kid Hungry (Jeff Bridges also supports) |
| Josh Hutcherson | Young Humanitarian Award | Straight But Not Narrow |
| Christina Applegate | Saint Vintage Love Cures Award | Right Action for Women |
| Ewan McGregor | International Humanitarian Award | UNICEF UK |
| Amy Poehler[12] | Unity Award | |
| Zendaya[12] | Young Luminary Award |
References
- ↑ Carly Mallenbaum, USA TODAY (28 February 2014). "President Clinton inspires stars at pre-Oscar gala". Usatoday.com. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ↑ "Unite4:Humanity: Celebrities and everyday heroes unite for salute - Variety". Variety. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ↑
- ↑ "Unite4:good - unite4:humanity". unite4:good. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ↑ Carly Mallenbaum, USA TODAY (28 February 2014). "President Clinton inspires stars at pre-Oscar gala". Usatoday.com. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ↑ "Demi Lovato on ‘Incredible’ Charities at Variety’s Unite4:Humanity". Variety. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ↑ "Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato - humanitarian charity awards (Glamour.com UK)". Glamourmagazine.co.uk. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ↑ "‘Veep’s’ Julia Louis-Dreyfus Honored at Variety’s Unite4:Humanity". Variety. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ↑ "unite4:good-unite4:humanity". unite4:good. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ↑ "unite4:humanity". Variety.com. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ↑ "unite4:humanity 2015 – Celebrating What Matters". unite4:good. unite4:good foundation. 2015-02-23. Retrieved 2015-03-01.
- 1 2 Wagmeister, Elizabeth (2015-02-19). "Hollywood Stars Unite for Charity at Variety’s Pre-Oscar Gala". Variety. Variety Media, LLC. Retrieved 2015-03-01.