The Andrew J. Young Foundation Celebrates Ambassador Andrew Young S 83Rd Birthday

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CONTACT: Kelley Jackson770-572-3766 (cell)

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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