Heroes of hollywood 2018

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation presents

HEROES of HOLLYWOOD Awards Luncheon

Taglyan Complex May 31, 2018

HEROES of HOLLYWOOD

May 31, 2018

It is a great pleasure to welcome you to the 2018

HEROES of HOLLYWOOD awards luncheon.

We are here today, at the lovely Taglyan Complex, to honor true heroes from our community who continue to make a difference every day.

To our sponsors and guests, a heartfelt thanks for your generous support. Also, thank you to our dedicated committee members and to all the board members of the Hollywood Chamber Community Foundation.

Congratulations to all of our honorees on this special day!

Sincerely, Carole Sarian

Cindy Braun

2018 Heroes of Hollywood Planning Committee Event Co-chair

2018 Heroes of Hollywood Planning Committee Event Co-chair

HEROES of HOLLYWOOD 2018 PROGRAM

Introduction Leron Gubler President & CEO, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Jeff Zarrinnam Chair, Hollywood Chamber Community Foundation Lunch Break and Live Auction Carolyn Hennesy, Auctioneer Introduction of George Pennacchio, Emcee Carole Sarian and Cindy Braun Heroes of Hollywood Event Co-chairs Presentation of Mary Pickford Award George Pennacchio, Carole Sarian and Cindy Braun Presentation of Distinguished Service Award in Memory of Johnny Grant George Pennacchio, Carole Sarian and Cindy Braun Presentation of Heroes of Hollywood Awards George Pennacchio, Carole Sarian and Cindy Braun Closing Remarks Jeff Zarrinnam

HEROES of HOLLYWOOD 2018 SPONSORS PLATINUM LEVEL Avison Young Hollywood Museum in the Historic Max Factor Building IATSE Local 33 Mayer Brown LLP Nederlander/Pantages Theatre Robertson Properties Group GOLD LEVEL Associated Television International Children's Hospital Los Angeles Clarett West Development Live Nation Entertainment The MBS Group MCS BusinessSource Network Nederlander/ Pantages Theatre Taglyan complex SILVER LEVEL City National Bank Famous Hollywood Dental Care FilmL.A., Inc. Glaser Weil LLP Hollywood Hotel Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center Kilroy Realty Corporation Netflix Occidental Entertainment Group Holdings Paramount Contractors & Developers Southern California Gas Company US Bank Vin Di Bona Productions

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George Pennacchio Emcee Entertainment Reporter, ABC7

George Pennacchio is the entertainment reporter for ABC7 Eyewitness News and he also hosts the station’s Oscars specials. He joined ABC7 in 1996.

During his broadcasting career, George has won three Emmy Awards for his work. He has also been honored with “The Press Award” by The Publicists Guild of America for his coverage of the entertainment industry. He’s only one of four journalists who have received The Critics’ Critic Award from The Broadcast Film Critics Association, North America’s largest critics group.

While on assignment in South Africa in 2007 to cover the opening of “The Lion King” on stage in its homeland, George did a series of reports involving entertainment, health and social programs that empower the women of South Africa with connections here in Southern California.

George serves on the board of the charity group, The Thalians, which raises money for the maintenance of the Thalians Mental Health Center at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He and his wife, Erin, also support various greyhound charities devoted to saving the dogs once their racing days are over.

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2018 HEROESS OF HOLLY YWOOD CHIARA SANT TI & FABIO CONTI DAVID GREEN AMY LEMISCH JOHN TRONSON

MARY PICKFORD D AWARD HONOREE DIAHANN CARROLL

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About The Mary Pickford Award As America’s first international film star, legendary silent film actress Mary Pickford was also a founding member of the creative community we call Hollywood. Mary Pickford occupied a unique position as the first lady of film, and America’s Sweetheart, while forging ahead as a philanthropist and paving the way for other actresses and businesswomen. Pickford was one of the founding members of the Academy. The Academy’s Pickford Center for Motion Picture Study was dedicated in honor of Mary Pickford in 2002. In consideration of her contributions to American cinema, the American Film Institute named Pickford 24th among the greatest female stars of all time.

The coveted Mary Pickford Award is given to a woman of the community or industry who has: n Demonstrated a commitment to the mentorship of women in the workplace. n Displayed innovative leadership or qualities of a pioneer in her chosen field. n Served as a model of pursuing a vision or challenge with tangible results. n Made significant contributions to community service. n Shown a commitment to excellence.

Past honorees of The Mary Pickford Awards include such stars as Angie Dickenson, Marion Ross, Doris Roberts, Leeza Gibbons, Stefanie Powers, Cindy Williams, Lee Meriwether, Marlee Matlin, JoAnne Worley, Carol Channing, Debbie Reynolds, Judge Judy Sheindlin, Diane Ladd, Nichelle Nichols and Nancy O’Dell

Diahann Carroll Our Mary Pickford honoree Diahann Carroll is one of television’s premier African-American series stars.

For over 50 years, actress and singer Diahann Carroll has been breaking barriers for her performances in some of the earliest major studio films to feature black casts, including “Carmen Jones” (1954) and “Porgy and Bess” (1959) as well as on Broadway. “Julia” (1968) was one of the first series on American television to star a black woman in a nonstereotypical role and was followed by her portrayal of Dominique Deveraux in the primetime soap opera “Dynasty” over three seasons.

She is the recipient of numerous stage and screen nominations and awards, including the Golden Globe Award for “Best Actress In A Television Series,” the Academy Award for Best Actress nomination for the 1974 film “Claudine,” and was awarded a Tony Award as Best Actress for “No Strings.”

Carroll was a member of the Celebrity Action Council, a volunteer group of celebrity women who served the women’s outreach of the Los Angeles Mission, working with women in rehabilitation from problems with drugs, alcohol or prostitution. She helped to form the group along with other female television personalities including Mary Frann, Donna Mills, Linda Gray and Joan Van Ark.

LIVE AUCTION Lunch & Tour of the Walt Disney Animation Studios Courtesy of Howard Green & Walt Disney Animation Studios Join veteran Disney publicity and communications executive, Howard Green (VP, Communications for Walt Disney Animation Studios and a 42-year Studio veteran) for a personal and private tour of The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank -- including the Disney Archives and Walt Disney Animation Studios -- plus lunch in the Disney Executive Dining Room (the Rotunda). Howard is the author of two books Remembering Walt: Favorite Memories of Walt Disney and The Tarzan Chronicles and is an expert on the subject of Disney animation.

Opening bid $500. Priceless value

VIP Dodgers Experience Courtesy of Los Angeles Dodgers Gift of four swag bags, including Dodgers duffle bag, blanket, mug, collector’s pin, bobblehead, and cap. Escorted walk down-to-the-field area for the group of 4 (four), personal photo opportunity for group of 4 in the Dodgers’ dugout.

Restrictions apply. Offer expires 12/21/18.

Opening bid $500. Priceless value.

Lunch with Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell Courtesy of CD-13 & Donelle Dadigan, Hollywood Museum Dine with Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell at Mel’s Diner in Hollywood.

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Lunch with Councilmember David Ryu Courtasy of CD-4 & Donelle Dadigan, Hollywood Museum Dine with Councilmember David Ryu at Mel’s Diner in Hollywood.

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The Roger Neal Style Hollywood Oscar Viewing Dinner Courtesy of Roger Neal, Neal Public Relations & Donelle Dadigan, Hollywood Museum Win two tickets to The Roger Neal Style Hollywood Oscar Viewing Dinner at the historic Hollywood Museum located across from the Dolby Theatre, hosting venue of the Academy Awards.

Opening bid $500. $2,000 value.

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About the Heroes of Hollywood The Heroes of Hollywood Awards honor executives, business owners, leaders and organizations in the Hollywood Community. Recognition is based on outstanding achievement and dedication to excellence within an industry, organization or profession, special accomplishments, and community service.

This is the most-recognized fundraising event of the year for the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation, and is a significant annual event in Hollywood.

The Heroes of Hollywood Awards recognize exceptional leaders in the Hollywood community who have transformed the lives of others and/or have made a remarkable contribution to the physical environment.

Since 1993, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation has saluted more than 125 extraordinary leaders in our community through what was previously named the Women of Distinction Awards.

Since 2011, the Heroes of Hollywood Awards have honored both male and female leaders, as well as families, businesses and organizations.

Heroes of Hollywood serves as one of two major fundraisers for the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization which is dedicated to improving the lives of Hollywood community members.

All funds raised from this luncheon will be awarded in the form of grants to non-profit organizations that are doing remarkable work in the Hollywood community.

A TRUE HERO OF HOLLYWOOD

Johnny Grant 1923 ~ 2008 Johnny Grant and Hollywood are synonymous. As Tinseltown’s Honorary Mayor, appointed for life by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, he was one of the community’s most enthusiastic supporters for more than 50 years. He served as the Chairman of the Walk of Fame Selection Committee for nearly 28 years and was on hand to induct more than 600 stars. Johnny received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on his birthday, May 9, 1980, for his contributions to Television and his involvement and support of the Hollywood community. When Hollywood Chamber officials invited Johnny to become Chair of the Walk of Fame at a time when it was struggling, he embraced the chairmanship with his famous energy and quickly turned things around. He added the fifth category of “Live Theatre” to the Walk and solved the problem of running out of space on the Walk by starting a second row of stars. Over the next three decades, Johnny built the Walk into an iconic worldwide attraction. A master of sound bites, Johnny knew what the press wanted and he knew how to promote the Walk. When reporters complained about selections on the Walk of Fame, he would respond that this was not the Pulitzer Prize, and explained that it was a tourist attraction. When Gregory Peck’s star was stolen, Johnny said to report it to the police but to also send out a press release. In Hollywood, Johnny has a street named after him. He has an office building named in his honor as well as the main Hollywood Post Office. But he will always be identified most closely with the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Rich Little Our Distinguished Service Award honoree Rich Little is a master mimic of more than 200 voices.

Little continues to impress with a touring schedule throughout the United States and Canada. Infamous for his skewering of political figures, Little has charmed, amused, intrigued and gotten the best of politicians from here to his native Canada. Little also had his own variety show in the 70s, was the star of the TV show “KopyKats” and even a guest host for “The Tonight Show.”

He quickly became a household name sitting in one of the “Hollywood Squares” and went on to do “The Muppet Show.”

Named “Comedy Star of the Year” by the American Guild of Variety Artists, Little was the perpetrator of nine comedy albums and three HBO comedy specials, as well as the Emmy-award winning specials “Rich Little’s Christmas Carol.”

In honor of his wife Marie, Little created the Marie and Rich Little Foundation, which focuses on helping children, the homeless and animals in need.

Rich is also very supportive of causes for the armed services. 100 percent of proceeds from the sale of merchandise at his performances are donated to The Gary Sinise Foundation.

Little is still currently working on his latest project, “Little by Little” a self-written, humorous show about his life, featuring over 30 characters.

A book of the same title (…Celebrities I’ve Known and Been) has been released August 2016.

About the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation The goal of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation is to improve the quality of life in the community of Hollywood. We support and advance the educational, cultural and economic interests of the community by: n Raising funds by staging events such as the “All Hallow’s Eve” and the “Heroes of Hollywood” Awards. n The board researches and reviews grant applications, and one board member visits each organization to ensure the applications meet the Foundation’s requirements and the allocated funds are used accordingly. n Selected organizations are presented with a check at one of the Hollywood Chamber regularly scheduled events.

We encourage applications from organizations that: n will use funds for specific purposes and tangible property rather than administrative services n are well-managed and use their resources effectively n collaborate with rather than compete with organizations n address the root causes of problems, rather than symptoms n make a significant contribution to the vitality of Hollywood n are 501(c)3 charitable organizations located in Hollywood n deliver services directly to those who need them

Board Members Jeff Zarrinnam

Chair, Hollywood Chamber Community Foundation Hollywood Hotel

Cindy Braun Carole Sarian

Braun Consulting, Event Co-chair The CrisCom Company, Event Co-chair

Sholeh Assil Aaron Folb Dwayne Gathers Sofia Gresen Leron Gubler Dr. Fariba Kalantari James Ward Litz Roger Neal Fred Rosenthal Kristi Schaffter Marty Shelton

US Bank Paramount Contractors & Developers Gathers Strategies, Inc. City National Bank Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Famous Hollywood Dental Care Beverly Hills/ Greater LA Association of Realtors Neal Public Relations Ametron Audio/Video Los Angeles Dodgers NAI Capital Commercial Real Estate

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Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation Grant Recipients 2017-2018 Fiscal Year

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

One of the unique features of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is its efforts to support local community non-profit organizations. As a 501c3 nonprofit association, contributions to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation are tax deductible. Checks should be written to the “Chamber Community Foundation” and sent to the Chamber. The Foundation holds two fundraising events annually – the Heroes of Hollywood Luncheon (formerly called the Women of Distinction Luncheon) and the All Hallows Eve Party at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. All net proceeds go to charity. Since its inception in 1996, the foundation has given out $883,957 in grants to Hollywood nonprofits, and this past fiscal year awarded $40,750 to the following organizations: Assistance League of Southern California Aviva Family & Children Services Blind Children Centers of America Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood The Center at Blessed Sacrament Empowered Gifts The Gabriella Foundation Greenway Arts Alliance Haiti Film Festival The Harmony Project Hollywood Arts Council Hollywood Education and Literacy Project Hollywood Fringe Festival Hollywood Heritage

Hollywood Police Activities League L.A. Youth Network L.O.V.E. Foundation LAPD National Night Out Let’s Play Foundation My Friend’s Place NewFilmmakers Los Angeles Oasis of Hollywood The Pablove Foundation Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Raise a Child Sages & Seekers The Salvation Army The Way In Youth Shelter Screamfest Horror Film Festival St. Barnabas Senior Center

Fabio Conti & Chiara Santi

Our HERO couple Fabio Conti and Maria Chiara Santi both hail from Verona, Italy. The duo are the CEO and CFO of Conti Santi Properties.

They are hospitality people at heart, and ran their restaurant, Fabiolus, for 25 wonderful years on the corner of Sunset and Vine.

Their restaurant helped bring a sense of community to the area by catering to residents, theatre and moviegoers, as well as studios and offices.

Immensely dedicated to giving back to their community, both Fabio and Chiara have been involved with several boards and organizations.

Fabio has served on several boards including the Sunset & Vine BID, the Center at Blessed Sacrament, Central Hollywood Neighborhood Council, Cheremoya Foundation, Hollywood Sign Trust, and our very own Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

Chiara served for many years on the board of the YMCA and participated actively in their â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Brighter Future Programâ&#x20AC;? teaching young mothers how to cook and buy groceries on a budget. She currently serves on the Cheremoya Foundation board, organizing events and raising funds to support the students, teachers, and administrators of this historic Hollywood school.

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David Green Our HERO David Green joined Nederlander West Coast in 1978 and is currently the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for its legitimate theatre, concert, and real estate activities.

A tireless volunteer both in the entertainment industry and the community at large, David has served on the Board of Directors of the I.A.T.S.E. Local 33 Stagehands Union Pension Health and Welfare Trust Funds for over 30 years.

David has served as President and Treasurer of the Board of Directors of the Hollywood Entertainment District Business Improvement District (BID). He also served as a Board member of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, its Executive Committee and as Chairman of its Hollywood Walk of Fame Committee.

David also was a member of City National Bank’s Entertainment Advisory Board and has been a member of the Advisory Committee of Los Angeles Center for Education Research (LACER).

David has worked tirelessly to grow the Company’s West Coast presence. He is most proud of his various efforts to help improve Hollywood over the last 30 years; particularly his involvement in the $10-million Pantages Theatre “Lion King” Renovation Project in 2000.

He was honored by LACER in 2004 with the Jackie Goldberg Business Community Award, and in September 2011 was the recipient of a Hollywood Community Leadership Award by the Hollywood Police Activities League (PAL).

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Amy Lemisch Our HERO Amy Lemisch oversees the State’s efforts to facilitate motion picture, television and commercial production.

In addition to administering California’s Film & Television Tax Credit Program, Amy oversees a wide range of support services and coordinates with all levels of government to create a film-friendly environment.

Under her leadership, California has maintained its competiveness as a production locale amid intense global competition. She helped shepherd passage and implementation of the State’s uniquely targeted tax credit program enacted in 2009.

She is also credited with reducing red tape and launching a series of marketing initiatives including co-production of the annual Film in California Conference, publication of LOCATION CALIFORNIA magazine, and administration of the Commission’s first program to expand education/training opportunities for aspiring entertainment professionals.

Prior to her work at the Film Commission, Amy served for more than 15 years as a producer for Penny Marshall’s company - Parkway Productions. Her credits as producer include such films as “With Friends Like These,” “Riding in Cars With Boys,” “The Preacher’s Wife” and “Renaissance Man.” She worked as associate producer on “Awakenings,” “A League of Their Own,” and “Calendar Girl.”

Amy is a member of the Directors Guild of America and the Producers Guild of America.

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AMY LEMISCH and all of the 2018 HEROES OF HOLLY WOOD HONOREES

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John Tronson

Our HERO John Tronson is a Principal with Avison Young Southern California LLC, focusing on its entertainment division and specializing in serving feature film, television and commercial production companies as well as property owners in the Hollywood market.

Widely considered one of Hollywood’s leading commercial real estate professionals, John has transacted on many of Hollywood’s most recognizable icons such as the former ABC Studios facility on Vine, the El Capitan office building, the Broadway Hollywood, the historic Hillview apartment building, the Palladium, the Fredericks of Hollywood / Kress building, the First National Bank building, and the Capital Records building.

John’s extensive civic contributions include past Chairman of the Board of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and President of the Hollywood Entertainment District (Business Improvement District).

He joined Ramsey-Shilling in 1993 which later became Avison Young.

He graduated from California State University, Northridge (CSUN), where he played men’s soccer and received First-Team All-American honors.

He is currently a member of the CSUN Intercollegiate Athletic Advisory Committee and Athletic Directors Advisory Circle.

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Avison Young is a collaborative, global firm owned and operated by its principals.

Founded in 1978, the company comprises 2,600 real estate professionals in 84 offices, providing value-added, client-centric investment sales, leasing, advisory, management, financing and mortgage placement services to owners and occupiers of office, retail, industrial, multi-family and hospitality properties.

Women of Distinction 1993

Ovsanna Abrahamian Susan Allen Phyllis Caskey Chris Essel Beverly Garland Gwynn Gustafson Adele Klate Ann Martin Christy McAvoy Mary Rainwater Patricia Robertson Marsha Toy Serena Kay Williams

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Herimone K. Brown, Esq. Mary-Ellis Bunim Jean M. Cottingham Elizabeth Gomez Deborah Harter Ann Martin Sandra Bauer Moss Sharyn Romano Phyllis Solomon Tammy Lee Tatreau Pat Tobin

1995

Nyla Arslanian Rae Ann Del Pozzo Joanne Hale Laurel Harvey Aulana Peters Patricia Ruiz Nadia Sutton Debbie Useldinger Bertha Washington Bonnie Werchan

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Martha Diaz Aszkenazy Pat Crowe Amelia Haygood Dr. Jeanne E. Hon Gabriella Karsch Rodri J. Rodriguez Christine Splichal Chip Selby Barbara Zicka-Smith

1997

Virginia Charon Cpt. Constance M. Dial Lorri L. Jean Julie Kleinick Corine Lorain Karen Randall

1998

Madeleine Arnold Abbe Land Faustina Nevarez Judith Savage Merle M. Singer Pompea Smith

1999

Nancy J. Brown Sonia Lloveras-Verdier Susan Mandel, MD Kate Neill Debra Pease Wehbe BJ Peterson

2000

Kinder Hunt Kerry Morrison Lorraine Ross Jackie Ruiz Keitha Scott, M.D. Dr. Virginia Uribe

2001

Loreen Arbus Pamela Dean Mary Lou Dudas Phyllis Magee Floria Trimble, Ed.D. Roxana Tynan

2003

Donelle Dadigan Srgnt Beatrice Girmala Helmi Hisserich Carol Massie Dr. Mary Spangler Dr. Suzanne Wenzlaff

2004

Wendy Bernat Hollace Davids Marianne Kaneko Linda LoRe Judith Nelson Lynne Segall Dr. Maureen Spell

2005

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2006

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2007

Gay Blackstone Gail Koretz Christi Van Cleve Renee Weitzer

2008

Laura Dodson Carolyn Dye Hilary Royce Amy Elaine Wakeland

2009

Judy Kloner Leslie Lambert Sarah MacPherson Chanell O’Farrill

2010

Norma Foster Aileen Getty Wendy Greuel Brigid LaBonge Margaret Martin Cynthia Ruiz

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2011

Folb Family Trust Homer Alba Kaneisha Northern Mitch O’Farrell Maureen Schultz Thaddeus Hunter Smith

2012

Kwang Yul Cha, M.D. Laurie Goldman Albert Sweet The Sundher Family Ofc. Kevin Cotter Det. Craig Marquez Sgt. Dave McCall Sgt. Solomon Patton Ofc. Mike Ayala Ofc. Michael Coogle Ofc. George Islas Ofc. Leonard Sterling

2013

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2014

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2015

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2016

Anastasia Mann Jackie Lawson Jeff Briggs Children’s Hospital Los Angeles The Gilmore Family

2017

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Leron Gubler President & CEO Kaylee Kiecker Executive Vice President Ana Martinez Vice President of Media Relations/Producer, Walk of Fame Nicole Shahenian Vice President of Government Relations Marlene Panoyan Director of Communications/Social Media J.J. Connaughton Director of Membership Services Vivian Kish Executive Assistant/ Office Manager Jacob Jauregui Government Relations Coordinator Danila Fraga Marketing Coordinator Sheridan Soderstrom Membership Services Coordinator

Congratulations to The Heroes of Hollywood Co-chairs Carole Sarian and Cindy Braun for an extraordinary event.

Thank you for your dedication and commitment to our Hollywood Community!

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HEROES of HOLLYWOOD 2018 Heroes Fabio Conti & Chiara Santi David Green Amy Lemisch John Tronson

Mary Pickford Award Honoree Diahann Carroll

Distinguished Service Award in Memory of Johnny Grant Rich Little

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