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The Andrew J. Young Foundation Celebrates Ambassador Andrew Young’s 83rd Birthday
With Inaugural
Andrew J. Young International Leadership Awards 2015
Gala Awards Ceremony Humanitarians, “Selma” Director Ava DuVernay
WHO:Andrew J. Young Foundation
Ambassador Andrew Young, Chair, Andrew Young Foundation
Carolyn McClain Young, Vice Chair, Andrew Young Foundation
2015 Honorees
Ava DuVernay, Director, Screenwriter, and Filmmaker
Alana Shepherd, Co-Founder, Board Member, Shepherd Center of Atlanta
Strive Masiyiwa, Founder and Chairman of Econet Wireless
Lucien Ebata, CEO of Orion Group SA and Publisher of Forbes Afrique
Warner Williams, Vice President of Production (ret.), Chevron
Honorary Co-ChairsEvent Co-Chairs
Rosalyn & John BrewerCarolyn Young
Billye & Hank AaronJuanita Baranco
Laura & Rutherford SeydelJack Sawyer
Eduardo MartinezDr. William “Bill” Torres
Nikki Arora
Sajan Pillai
The Honorable Roy & Mrs. Marie Barns
The Honorable John Lewis
Emcees
Chris Tucker, Actor, Comedian, Philanthropist
Cynee Simpson, Anchor, Fox 5 Atlanta News
Felicia Mabuza-Suttle, South African Businesswoman, Talk Show Host, Author
WHAT:Andrew J. Young International Leadership Awards 2015
Ambassador Andrew Young’s 83rd BirthdayCelebration & Awards Ceremony
WHEN:Sunday, March 29, 2014
5:00 pm Red Carpet
6:15 pm Dinner and Awards Ceremony
WHERE:Atlanta Marriott Marquis
265 Peachtree Center Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30303
PURPOSE:Formerly called the Pass on Blessings Awards, the Foundations uses the occasion of Ambassador Young’s birthday as an opportunity to honor individuals whotake their success in life and use it to improve the lives of others and the world around them. The fundraiser provides support for the ongoing work of the Andrew J. Young Foundation.
INFO:
Tickets are $250.00 and can be purchased on the website.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available.
Contact the office at 404-685-2778 or via email at
SOCIAL:Twitter @AndrewYoungFoun
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About the Andrew J. Young Foundation
The Andrew J. Young Foundation promotes more just and prosperous communities in the U.S. and globally by developing and supporting new generations of multiracial leadership. The Foundation supports efforts in four areas that reflect Andrew Young’s work as a pastor, activist, ambassador, and elected official -- Community and Faith-based Initiatives; Civil Rights and Civic Participation; International Humanitarian Initiatives; and Public Service.
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