HONORING WALLIS ANNENBERG HOSTED BY JANE FONDA
INAUGURAL WALLIS ICON AWARD TO DOMINIC NG Chairman and CEO, East West Bank
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
Beverly Hills, CA
THE WALLIS DELIVERS TO BENEFIT
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2025
5:30PM COCKTAILS
ELEANOR & JIM RANDALL GRAND HALL 6:30PM AWARD PRESENTATION
THE LOWY FAMILY STAGE IN THE BRAM GOLDSMITH THEATER 7:30PM
DINNER & SPECIAL PERFORMANCE UNDER THE STARS
PROMENADE TERRACE
DEAR FRIENDS,
With deepest thanks, we welcome all of you gathered here tonight to raise funds and raise spirits in an evening of gratitude, hope, and joy.
It has been truly inspirational to watch how our beloved Greater Los Angeles community has come together to provide relief in the wake of the Eaton and Palisades Fires. Tonight is no exception. Your incredible generosity will make a positive impact on the lives of members of the arts community affected by the fires of January 2025. Thank you for coming together as we harness the power of the performing arts to build community and to build hope.
There is no individual more fitting for us to honor this evening than our beloved namesake and unparalleled champion, WALLIS ANNENBERG . It is difficult to name an individual who has done more for the Greater Los Angeles Community –from community treasures like The Wallis, the Annenberg Beach House, and GenSpace; to grand scale civic projects like the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing; to the innumerable organizations, programs, and projects that have been brought to life through her support. Wallis, your generosity fills so many lives with hope and joy each and every day.
Likewise, it is a privilege to inaugurate The Wallis Icon Award by acknowledging DOMINIC NG , a champion for culture and social impact in Southern California and beyond. As Chairman & CEO of East West Bank, Dominic has enriched the broader community, providing both philanthropic support and exemplary leadership to a myriad of cultural and civic organizations. It is in the same spirit of gratitude, warmth, and excellence that Dominic brings to every project he touches that we recognize him as our inaugural Wallis Icon.
We wish to thank the members of our Honorary and Host Committees, as well as The Wallis Board of Directors, for their extraordinary dedication and commitment. We also acknowledge a special group of Wallis supporters who have made it possible for us to dedicate this evening to raising funds for wildfire relief. And of course, we express our tremendous gratitude to the artists who have donated their time this evening to help us use that wonderfully powerful tool — the performing arts — to impact so many deserving members of the arts community who suffered losses during the wildfires.
In closing, we dedicate this evening to all who suffered losses during the wildfires. May The Wallis Delivers: An Evening to Benefit Wildfire Recovery not only provide financial support, but may it also serve as a symbol of our commitment to healing the Greater Los Angeles community, together.
We could not be more honored to share this evening with you. With warmth and gratitude,
Susan Strauss
CO-CHAIR
Cathy Louchheim
CO-CHAIR
Mark Louchheim
CO-CHAIR
SUSAN STRAUSS WITH WALLIS ANNENBERG
CATHY AND MARK LOUCHHEIM
DAPHNA NAZARIAN
On Behalf
of the Wallis
Board
of Directors and entire Wallis staff,
WELCOME TO THE WALLIS DELIVERS: AN EVENING TO BENEFIT WILDFIRE RECOVERY
Tonight marks more than a gathering — it symbolizes the beginning of a new era of unity and resilience. At the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, our mission has always been to serve as a vibrant hub for community connection, creative expression, and the free exchange of ideas. In moments of crisis, this mission takes on even greater meaning.
It is both fitting and deeply moving that we come together this evening alongside our distinguished honorees, WALLIS ANNENBERG and DOMINIC NG . Their unwavering commitment to uplifting communities and transforming lives through philanthropy sets a powerful example. In honoring them, we extend our collective support to those most affected by the Eaton and Palisades fires — continuing the legacy of generosity and compassion that they so profoundly embody.
To all those impacted by these devastating fires, we offer not only our heartfelt solidarity, but also our resources, our resolve, and our belief in renewal.
I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to our honorary co-chairs, Shelli & Irving Azoff, and benefit co-chairs Cathy & Mark Louchhiem and Susan Strauss whose unyielding dedication and efforts have been instrumental in making this evening possible. Your exemplary actions reassure us all of the power we hold when we lead with open hearts.
, thank you for your vision and your steadfast belief in the power of The Wallis. Since the inception, you have championed this institution not only as a cultural treasure, but as a vital community resource. Your efforts continue to shape The Wallis into a beacon of world-class performance, arts education, and outreach. Tonight’s benefit reaffirms our belief that the performing arts do more than entertain — they connect, heal, and build. They are
Thank you for the meaningful difference you continue to make. You are a beacon of Light!
ROBERT VAN LEER
DEAR ESTEEMED GUESTS,
Your presence here tonight, and your incredible support as we gather to raise funds for those impacted by the wildfires of January 2025, is nothing short of awe inspiring. The highest power of the arts is to improve individual lives and societies at large. The message that resounds from our stage this evening is that our Greater Los Angeles community will always come together to support its members. That message could not be more deeply reflected than by your contributions, your participation, and your words of kindness as we worked to bring this event to life.
It was always our intention to honor WALLIS ANNENBERG and to present DOMINIC NG with the inaugural Wallis Icon Award this evening. After the events of January 2025 led us to transform this event into a benefit to support wildfire recovery, the participation of these two remarkable individuals took on an even greater relevance.
Wallis Annenberg embodies the values and spirit of Los Angeles: pioneering, innovative, expansive, and compassionate. It is not an overstatement to say that the performing arts would not be what they are today were it not for the generosity and leadership of Wallis Annenberg. Her impact extends far beyond Southern California; and the arts are just one of the many areas in which her dedication has a broad and lasting impact. It is this organization’s honor to bear Wallis’ name and to celebrate her tonight.
Dominic Ng is indeed our icon. Dominic’s ability to create pathways to leaders of industry and business to enrich the arts in Southern California, which in turn makes our entire community more vibrant and more inclusive, is nothing short of visionary. As Chairman & CEO of East West Bank he was among the first to step forward with incredible generosity to the victims of the 2025 wildfires, ensuring to include impacted members of the arts community. Mr. Ng has been quoted as saying that “art and culture give a city its spirit” and he continues to inspire us in the ways in which he embodies this belief. We thank and congratulate Mr. Ng this evening.
What makes live performing arts unique is the presence of the audience. Put another way, the understanding of the value of community is intrinsic to our field. As Executive Director & CEO of The Wallis, I am indebted to the particular community that makes The Wallis its place to gather. To our outstanding Board of Directors, I am humbled by your generosity and your incredible commitment to this organization. We have been privileged to have stellar Honorary Co-Chairs Shelli and Irving Azoff, and Honorary Vice-Chairs David Bohnett and Regina and Gregory Annenberg Weingarten as an integral part of this endeavor. I also wish to thank the Honorary Committee and the Host Committee for The Wallis Delivers, as well as the artists who have donated their talents. Your participation has helped us exceed our fundraising expectations and will make a meaningful impact on artists and arts workers impacted by the wildfires. And of course, I wish to extend my tremendous appreciation to the outstanding staff of The Wallis for their dedication, their comradery, and their hard work.
Thank you for joining us this evening and for your belief in the power of the performing arts to help us rise from the ashes. We are honored to have you with us at The Wallis tonight and always.
Robert van Leer EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CEO WALLIS ANNENBERG CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
THE WALLIS DELIVERS
An Evening of Gratitude, Hope, and Joy
TO BENEFIT WILDFIRE RECOVERY
HONORARY CO-CHAIRS
Shelli & Irving Azoff
HONORARY VICE-CHAIRS
David C. Bohnett
Regina & Gregory Annenberg Weingarten
CO-CHAIRS
Cathy & Mark Louchheim
Susan Strauss
VICE-CHAIRS
Halle & Oliver Hammond
HOST COMMITTEE
John Bendheim
Heidi Chamberlain
Susanna Courier
Marci Foster
Laura Gordon
Michael Kerker
Stacey Kivowitz
Agnes Lew
Linda May
Gretchen Pace
Arline Pepp
Koni & Geoff Rich
Lisa Cowell Shams
Stephanie Vahn
Richard Weitz
THE WALLIS DELIVERS
An Evening of Gratitude, Hope, and Joy
TO BENEFIT WILDFIRE RECOVERY
HONORARY COMMITTEE
Willow Bay & Robert A. Iger, KBE
Senator Ben Allen
Barbara Berkowitz
Lauren Bon
Marlyn Day
Renee Fleming
The Honorable Lester Friedman
Rita Wilson & Tom Hanks
Suzanne Nora Johnson & David G. Johnson
Cinny Kennard
Terri & Jerry Kohl
Anne Kopelson
Sherry Lansing
Lyn Lear
Kris Levine
Stephanie & Stuart Liner
Sandra Barros Lowy & Peter Lowy
Leslie and Bill McMorrow
Thom Melcher
Daphna Nazarian
The Honorable Sharona R. Nazarian, PsyD
Meeghan & Michael Nemeroff
Debbie Allen & Norm Nixon
Eleanor & Jim Randall
Phylicia Rashad
Lynda & Stewart Resnick
The Honorable Nicole Avant & Ted Sarandos
Stephen Schwartz
Susan & Dean Spanos
Eva & Marc Stern
Jamie Tisch
Marjorie & Joe Walsh
Charles Weingarten
The Annenberg Foundation is thrilled to celebrate an evening of gratitude, hope, and joy to raise funds for fire relief.
CONGRATULATIONS TO INAUGURAL WALLIS ICON AWARDEE
Dominic Ng
AND OUR SINGULAR INSPIRATION AND LEADER
Wallis Annenberg
WHOSE ICONIC AND INDOMITABLE HUMANITARIANISM SEEDS HOPE AND JOY FOR SO MANY.
THE WALLIS THANKS
Platinum
Anonymous
Wallis Annenberg
Annenberg Foundation
David C. Bohnett
Lauren Bon
East West Bank
Terri & Jerry Kohl
Mrs. Andi and Mr. Jim Gordon
Willow Bay & Robert A. Iger, KBE
Stephanie & Stuart Liner
Karen & Walter Loewenstern
Gold
Eleanor & Jim Randall
Jamie Tisch
Steve Tisch
Charles Weingarten
Regina & Gregory Annenberg Weingarten
Alyce de Roulet Williamson
Cathy & Mark Louchheim
Thom Melcher
Koni & Geoff Rich
Eva & Marc Stern
Karen
The
Susan
Stacey
Aileen
Jonathan
Benefactors
Suzanne
Sandra
WallisAnnenberg
Annenberg Foundation CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, PRESIDENT & CEO
Wallis Annenberg is a visionary who uses philanthropy as a powerful instrument to improve the well-being of people and communities, not only by addressing vexing societal problems, but also by creating new pathways to fulfillment, excellence, and success. As she has said, “I’ve tried to focus not just on giving, but on innovating.”
Her innovative giving ranges from education to arts and culture, from medical research to environmental stewardship, from social justice to animal welfare — always guided by the Annenberg Foundation’s core values of community, compassion, diversity, and fairness.
She is a recipient of the 2022 National Humanities Medal, awarded by the President of the United States of America, which “honors an individual or organization whose work has deepened the nation’s understanding of the human experience, broadened citizens’ engagement with history or literature, or helped preserve and expand Americans’ access to cultural resources.”
Since assuming chairmanship of the Foundation in 2009, Wallis’ robust philanthropy has impacted more than 2,700 nonprofits and other organizations. She has also funded special projects that expand the boundaries of traditional philanthropy.
For instance, driving by the beach one day, it was Wallis’ idea to save a historical landmark in Santa Monica and turn it into the area’s only free, open-to-the-public beach house, now called the Annenberg Community Beach House. She also helped preserve the landmark post office building in Beverly Hills and create The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Wallis has poured her lifelong appreciation for the human-animal bond into the Wallis Annenberg PetSpace in Playa Vista — a one-of-a-kind destination devoted to facilitating rescue animal adoptions, funding education initiatives and academic research — and providing fun for visitors.
Noting the rapidly exploding tech sector in Los Angeles, Wallis launched AnnenbergTech and PledgeLA in 2018 to encourage and educate members of LA’s burgeoning tech and venture capital sectors to be guided by the principles of diversity and inclusion, and to make a commitment to community philanthropy.
In 2022, the Wallis Annenberg GenSpace opened its doors to older adults in Los Angeles providing a destination dedicated to enriching and expanding the lives of older adults by forging new relationships and creative expression through storytelling, technology, art and horticultural therapy in beautiful green spaces. Based in LA’s Koreatown, one of the densest and most culturally diverse neighborhoods in the United States – GenSpace is reimagining what senior life can look like. A neighborhood space for creating relationships across generations, GenSpace not only offers classes to its members but also serves as a think tank on longevity itself, investigating how to change the outdated conversation that tends to dominate how we think and talk about aging. GenSpace is as fresh and tech-forward as the Rem Koolhaas-designed building in which it is located.
Wallis is a life trustee of the University of Southern California and has been honored by numerous organizations, such as the Kennedy Center, Americans for the Arts, the Shoah Foundation, and the California African American Museum. She serves on a number of boards, including the California Science Center, the Music Center and the Performing Arts Center, the LA Philharmonic, the LA County Museum of Art, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, the Harlem Children’s Zone and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
She is the proud mother of four children and five grandchildren.
Dominic Ng
Inaugural
Recipient of THE WALLIS ICON AWARD IN VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
Dominic Ng, Chairman and CEO of East West Bank, is the inaugural recipient of THE WALLIS ICON AWARD, in recognition of his visionary leadership in corporate philanthropy and his longstanding commitment to Los Angeles’ civic and cultural institutions.
BUILDING EAST WEST BANK
Since joining East West Bank in 1991, Dominic has transformed it from a $600 million savings and loan into the largest independent bank headquartered in Southern California, with $76 billion in assets and more than 550,000 customers worldwide.
Headquartered in Pasadena, the bank serves a wide range of clients—from individuals to major corporations—across industries including entertainment, healthcare, manufacturing, clean energy, infrastructure and real estate. East West also partners with private equity firms to support investment and expansion. Bank Director ranked East West the #1 Top Performing Bank in both 2023 and 2024.
RECOGNITION AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Dominic has redefined the role of a business leader in public life—combining financial expertise with a deep sense of civic responsibility. He was named Banker of the Year by American Banker and Business Person of the Year from the Los Angeles Business Journal . In 2024, the Los Angeles Times included him among its “L.A. Influentials”—a group of change makers shaping the future of the city. Dominic is a longtime board member and former campaign chair of United Way of Greater Los Angeles, where he
received United Way Worldwide’s highest honor, the Alexis de Tocqueville Award, presented to individuals who demonstrate the highest levels of commitment to community service and philanthropy.
He currently serves on the governing boards of Mattel and the University of Southern California and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He previously served on the boards of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.
A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE WALLIS
Dominic’s relationship with The Wallis and the Annenberg Foundation is both personal and purposeful. In addition to collaborating on charitable initiatives, he has served on the Annenberg Foundation’s investment committee, helping guide key objectives that align financial stewardship with community impact. In 2023, he presented the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts board member Gregory Annenberg Weingarten with the Holocaust Museum LA’s Jona Goldrich Visionary Award.
The Wallis Icon Award acknowledges Dominic’s role in strengthening the institutions and communities that shape Los Angeles.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Daphna Nazarian
CHAIR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Michael Nemeroff CHAIR, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Ronald D. Rosen VICE CHAIR, OPERATIONS & SECRETARY
Arnold S. Rosenstein EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIR
Mark Louchheim TREASURER
Susan Strauss VICE CHAIR, PLANNING & ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Stephanie Vahn CHAIR, DEVELOPMENT
Jonathan A. Victor ASSISTANT TREASURER
Bram Goldsmith* FOUNDING CHAIRMAN
Honorable Vicki Reynolds FOUNDER EMERITUS
Paul Selwyn* FOUNDING PRESIDENT
Jerry Magnin CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
Richard Rosenzweig* PRESIDENT EMERITUS
L es Bider
Eunice David
Max Salter*
Luanne Wells* LIFETIME TRUSTEES
*IN MEMORIAM
Arnon Adar
Ahsan Aijaz
Debbie Allen
Wallis Annenberg
Pamela Beck
John Bendheim
Thomas J. Blumenthal
Susanna Courier
MeraLee Goldman
Bruce Goldsmith
Laura Gordon
Halle Hammond
Chad Hummel
Cinny Kennard
Donald P. Kivowitz
Agnes Lew
Sandra Barros Lowy
Linda May
Gretchen Pace
Arline Pepp
Ronald Simms
Gregory Annenberg Weingarten
Grant Withers
Richard Ziman
OUR STAFF
Robert van Leer
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CEO
SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Christine Bernardi Weil
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Lynne Bolen
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Samantha Else DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION
Imani Hollingsworth
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Erin Mahan
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Coy Middlebrook DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING
Dawn Robinson-Patrick DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING
David Truly
DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS
Michelle Wiesel
GENERAL MANAGER
ARTISTIC
Misha Riley
PROGRAMMING MANAGER
Joyce Maddox
COMPANY MANAGER
DEVELOPMENT
Jody Price
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Loren Hayes
INSTITUTIONAL GIVING COORDINATOR
Molly Lasher
INDIVIDUAL GIVING ASSISTANT
Tess Rosenthal
DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT
MARKETING
Hannah Burnett
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER AKA
MARKETING/ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS
Davidson & Choy PR PUBLIC RELATIONS CONSULTANT
THE WALLIS DELIVERS HONORING WALLIS ANNENBERG
J BEN BOURGEOIS PRODUCTIONS
EDUCATION
/ GROW @ THE WALLIS
Debra Pasquerette
DIRECTOR OF CREATIVE AGING PROGRAMS
Debra Piver
DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL & YOUTH PARTNERSHIPS
Charleen Molina
EDUCATION PROGRAMS REGISTRAR
Pat Taylor
EDUCATION PROGRAMS COORDINATOR
Michelle Rearick
THE WALTER AND PEGGY GRAUMAN FELLOWSHIP IN CLASSICAL MUSIC ADVISOR
PRODUCTION
Art Riddle
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Corey McCarey
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Kayli Kimerer
ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER
Joshua Shelden
ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Lauren Wemischner
LIGHTING SUPERVISOR
Jose Miguel Cortes
INTERIM AUDIO VIDEO SUPERVISOR
Joseph Skowronski, LIGHTING COORDINATOR
Andrea Allmond, INTERIM AUDIO VIDEO COORDINATOR
FINANCE
& ADMINISTRATION
Matt Hatashita
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Joanne Ivania
FINANCE ASSOCIATE
Cyndi Sorrell
EXECUTIVE OFFICE LIAISON
FACILITIES
Roland Henriquez
FACILITIES MANAGER
Peter Gapuzan
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
J. Ben Bourgeois
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Colleen Downs PRODUCER
TICKET SERVICES
Tori Long
ASSISTANT TICKET SERVICES MANAGER
Chandler David
TICKET OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
Eric Latham
SR. TICKET SERVICES ASSOCIATE
Timm Carney
TICKET SERVICES ASSOCIATE
Joelle Joyner-Wong
TICKET SERVICES ASSOCIATE
Kenzie McCarrel
TICKET SERVICES ASSOCIATE
FRONT OF HOUSE
Bryan Puckett
AUDIENCE SERVICES MANAGER
Itzhak Matos
HOUSE SUPERVISER
Maile Raventos
HOUSE SUPERVISER
Pia Shekerjian
HOUSE SUPERVISER
GRAND HALL GREETERS
Jordan Castillo, Ruby Layne, Laura Long
USHERS
Nyla Baker, Abigail Carver, Jacqui Creekmore, Tina De La Cruz, Marcus Escobar, Alex Friedmann, Nick Geracie, Amy Goldring, Zachary Goldsmith, Judith Halle, Courtney King, Allishia Knotts, Lauren Lau, Mary Leveridge, Zachary Lewis, Naomi Melville, Nathan Neuwirth, Lindsey Neville, Ashley Potenza, James Poulin, Sara Rennert, Rob Stern, Kelly Syers, Adam Taubenslag, Madison Wilson, Willa Witkoski-Fields
Kellie Dieudonne, Paul Marks, Paul Roberts, Jay Howarth, Conor McGill, Jason DeRoest, David Woodle, Karen Elmore, Rich McPhee
Wallis Annenberg’s generosity always exceeds boundaries and creates extraordinary possibility for all.
Proud to Support
WALLIS ANNENBERG CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Congratulations: Dominic Ng and our dear friend Wallis Annenberg . Your unwavering commitment and dedication to the arts continue to shape a brighter future for Los Angeles.
Our community. Our commitment.
The fires that devastated Los Angeles County have also consumed our hearts. From supporting those who have lost homes and businesses, to witnessing the outpouring of compassion from communities across Southern California, we’ve seen firsthand the power of resilience and unity.
The associates of East West Bank would like to thank The Wallis for hosting An Evening of Gratitude, Hope and Joy To Benefit Wildfire Recovery, recognizing the leaders who continue to reach further to support our community. Congratulations to Wallis Annenberg, for being honored for her enduring commitment to philanthropy and to our Chairman and CEO, Dominic Ng, for receiving the inaugural Wallis Icon Award.
Working arm in arm with organizations throughout Los Angeles County, we will continue to assist our neighbors with their recovery and rebuilding.
DOM AND MOM,
The world needs more visionaries like you.
Blessed to have you both in our lives.
Love,
Charles Annenberg Weingarten & Lauren Bon
WALLIS = ORIGINAL, EXCEPTIONAL, AUTHENTIC.
You are a visionary who always sets the bar high, thinks out of the box and gets the job done! Here’s to years of friendship, laughter and memories.
Love, Eleanor and Jim
CONGRATULATIONS WALLIS AND DOMINIC
Your contributions to Los Angeles, especially during this critical time of recovery from the tragic wildfires, is extraordinary and to be celebrated.
Wallis-you are a true leader and inspiration to us all.
Steve Tisch
CONGRATULATIONS WALLIS
You are an ongoing inspiration and I am always proud to support your vital work. The difference you make in our world is truly significant and we are forever grateful for your efforts.
Jamie Tisch
THIS PLANET IS BETTER BECAUSE
WALLIS IS ON IT.
Everything she does is so meaningful, and putting together this amazing evening is no exception. If there is anything that needs to be done, Wallis will figure it out.
I love and admire her so very much!
Alyce de Roulet Williamson
Dear Mom,
You are an inspiration to this city and our nation. Congratulations tonight and always for your commitment to the arts and humanities.
Dominic, Congratulations on receiving the inaugural Wallis Icon Award. It is well deserved.
Ari Weingarten with his father, Gregory, accepting the National Humanities Medal on behalf of their mother and grandmother, Wallis, at the White House, 2024
Gregory and Dominic Ng, Los Angeles, 2023
Wallis Annenberg and Gregory Annenberg Weingarten, Los Angeles, 2022
WALLIS,
your generosity has transformed Los Angeles.
Your impact is felt in every corner of our community and we are so honored to celebrate you.
Willow Bay and Bob Iger
In support of wildfire relief and in recognition of WALLIS ANNENBERG
The Gordon Family
Wallis, THANK YOU for your unwavering, phenomenal generosity. Los Angeles is so lucky to be the recipient of your largesse. And, we are lucky to be able to call you our friend.
Eva and Marc Stern
Our thanks and deepest appreciation to our visionary benefactor WALLIS ANNENBERG
Congratulations to our honoree and friend DOMINIC NG
And a very special thank you to our Host Committee and the incredible staff at the Wallis, who all worked hard to make this memorable and special evening.
YOU ARE ALL AN INSPIRATION!
Cathy & Mark Louchheim
CONGRATULATIONS TO
The original icon Wallis Annenberg
AND TO
The inaugural recipient of the Wallis Icon Award
Dominic Ng
Glenmede proudly supports the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts and its contributions to California’s Wildfire recovery efforts.
- Thom Melcher
CONGRATULATIONS WALLIS!
We are honored to support you and the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. It is thrilling to see dance thriving at this historic venue.
Koni and Geoff Rich
WALLIS,
Hummingbirds are seen as symbols of joy and happiness and remind us to enjoy life and find joy in simple things. Hummingbirds are also well known for their bold and feisty behavior. They are not particularly shy birds.
Thank you for flying into our lives and bringing joy to our family. It has been an honor to have a front row seat to your magical life. You are our hummingbird.
Los Angeles has always been a place for dreamers and optimists
YOU CONTINUE TO INSPIRE GENERATIONS
Daphna Nazarian BOARD CHAIR
WALLIS ANNENBERG CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Congratulations to our amazing honorees
WALLIS ANNENBERG AND DOMINIC NG
Thank you to our benefactor Wallis Annenberg for her tireless dedication to The Wallis and our community.
Susan Strauss
CONGRATULATIONS & THANK YOU, WALLIS ANNENBERG
In Loving Memory of Clarence and Jacqueline Avant
From the entire Avant & Sarandos Families
THANK YOU, WALLIS AND DOMINIC.
It is an honor to be a small part of such a deeply heartfelt lifting and healing of our Los Angeles community.
This is our home. This is our community. We are grateful.
With love from Isabella Almeida Photography
Dominic, Ellen, Agnes, and East West Bank, THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT OF THE WALLIS.
John, Cathi, and Alexandra Bendheim
CONGRATULATIONS TO WALLIS ANNENBERG
A lifelong presence and constant force for good. Thank you for your vision, generosity, and unwavering love for this community. You are a true jewel in our city.
Our deep appreciation to The Wallis in raising support for wildfire recovery. We are proud to stand with you for Los Angeles.
The Stanley & Joyce Black Family Foundation
Wallis,
Thank you for being a light in such a dark time. They say Los Angeles is the City of Angels – and it’s clear that you are leading the flock.
Love, Lynda and Stewart
To our dear friends and honorary chairs, Shelli and Irving, thank you for being our heroes — and the heroes Los Angeles needs right now.
– Lynda and Stewart
DEAREST WALLIS
Congratulations on an honor which is well deserved for all you do to make our community and the world a better place.
With love, Barbara Berkowitz
WALLIS ANNENBERG
You are a true visionary whose innovative ideas and groundbreaking work have paved the way for a better world. You inspire us and we are truly in awe of you!
The Courier Family and Hammond Family
WE SALUTE OUR GOOD FRIEND DOMINIC NG
For his generous support of the arts and our communities
Governor Gray Davis (Ret) and Sharon Davis
Dear Wallis,
Thank you for stepping up to support Los Angeles' recovery from the recent heartbreaking fires. And thank you for all the good work you do across California and beyond. You and your Foundation provide solutions, hope and inspiration at a time when all are urgently needed. I'm grateful to consider you and your team both partners and friends.
Gagosian is proud to support
WE THANK WALLIS ANNENBERG for her unwavering generosity and commitment to the arts, community, and wildfire relief.
Fondly, Susan & David Gersh
THANK YOU WALLIS
The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts is a treasure.
Warmly, with admiration and appreciation Carol Goldsmith
IN APPRECIATION of the Wallis’s challenging, deeply important, and moving response to the catastrophic L.A. Wildfires.
Jennifer Kaufman & Bruce Goldsmith
BRAVA, WALLIS!
Your impact is truly meaningful.
Thank you for all that you do.
Hon. MeraLee Goldman and Jay Canel
THANK YOU, WALLIS, FOR A LIFETIME OF GIVING. Your generosity and dedication to everything you do have made an immeasurable difference. We are honored to celebrate you and grateful for our timeless and beautiful friendship.
With love, Victoria and Bill
Wallis, THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSISTENT, EXTRAORDINARY GENEROSITY.
Much love, Anne Kopelson
We proudly support and applaud your leadership to benefit wildfire recovery.
We congratulate Honoree
WALLIS
ANNENBERG
The Simms/Mann Family Foundation
A heartfelt and enormous thank you to WALLIS ANNENBERG AND DOMINIC NG two extraordinary champions of our city. Their generosity, unwavering dedication and leadership are helping Los Angeles rise from the ashes. Their efforts remind us all of the true power of community and the enduring strength that makes our city truly exceptional.
Linda
May and Jack Suzar
We are so fortunate to have a world-class performing arts center thanks to the dedication, vision and philanthropy of
WALLIS ANNENBERG
Arline and Buddy Pepp
DEAR WALLIS,
No one deserves this honor more than you. It is a privilege to be your friend.
Much Love, Sherry Lansing
THE SPANOS FAMILY ARE PROUD TO CONGRATULATE OUR FRIEND
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO TO MAKE OUR WORLD A BETTER PLACE
WALLIS ANNENBERG
Congratulations WALLIS ANNENBERG AND DOMINIC NG on all your hard work.
From Wendy Stark
With deepest gratitude, we celebrate WALLIS ANNENBERG and DOMINIC
NG & EAST WEST BANK
for their dedication to The Wallis and to our community
Jonathan Victor & Lindsey Kozberg
CONGRATULATIONS WALLIS, on all of your tremendous achievements in Los Angeles and around the world. We will be forever grateful to you for creating and supporting our incredible Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, a true gift to the Beverly Hills community.
DOMINIC, we congratulate you as well for your ongoing philanthropic contributions to Los Angeles, and generous support of wildfire relief efforts and The Wallis.
Only you, Wallis, would turn our desire to honor you into a support effort for wildfire relief after such a devastating tragedy here in Los Angeles. We are so proud of you, and we are honored to support the recovery of the community we love so dearly.
Stephanie and Leon Vahn
- Your DADA Family
I am honored to support my dear friend WALLIS ANNENBERG and the City of Los Angeles where I was born and raised. Wallis, your unwavering dedication and philanthropy for this City inspires us all!
Marlyn Day
With deep appreciation and support for the POWERFUL AND IMPACTFUL work of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.
Alicia Keys
THANK YOU WALLIS for all you do and who you are.
Love, Lyn Lear
My heartiest congratulations to CATHY & MARK LOUCHHEIM and their committee for creating a memorable and meaningful gala for our community.
Love,
Mom — Marlene Louchheim
Dear Wallis,
CONGRATULATIONS
All the best,
Lynne and Seth
Wallis, We celebrate you and the tremendous support you provide Los Angeles.
YOU’RE A TRUE STAR!
Richard Weitz
The entire community of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts wishes to extend our deepest appreciation and heartfelt congratulations to WALLIS ANNENBERG and DOMINIC NG
on the occasion of
THE WALLIS DELIVERS TO BENEFIT WILDFIRE RECOVERY
An Evening of Gratitude, Hope,
and Joy
You inspire us with gratitude, hope and joy!
Wallis Board of Directors
CONGRATULATIONS WALLIS
Your magnificent and endless support of the WALLIS ANNENBERG CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS has and will continue to provide the absolute cornerstone of the Center’s well-being.
Roget’s should add your name as synonymous #1 for philanthropy
We love your love of the Wallis
May & Richard Ziman
The Judy & Bernard Briskin Family Foundation proudly supports The Wallis Delivers and its vital efforts in wildfire recovery.
We salute WALLIS ANNENBERG for her unwavering commitment to community, resilience, and rebuilding lives. Together, we stand with all those affected by these devastating wildfires.
Judy
Briskin
On behalf of the USC Board of Trustees, we want to recognize our fellow Trustees, WALLIS ANNENBERG AND DOMINIC NG, for their support of wildfire relief.
Suzanne Nora Johnson
THANK YOU WALLIS for supporting our community in the aftermath of these devastating wildfires.
Your boundless generosity and kindness are much appreciated and much needed.
Love, Carol Biondi
Pleased to contribute to the worthwhile causes supported through the wisdom and generosity of
WALLIS ANNENBERG
Merrill Sherman
With deep gratitude for the brave men and women who fought the fires, and heartfelt compassion for those who lost their homes:
MAY
YOU FIND STRENGTH AND HOPE IN THE DAYS AHEAD OF YOU.
Congratulations to Wallis Annenberg and Dominic NG, and thank you to Jane Fonda
Lauren Shuler Donner
We are honored to celebrate USC Life Trustee
WALLIS ANNENBERG
for her inspiring achievements and dedication to the Trojan Family and Los Angeles.
For Wallis,
Always a force for good.
Always a force for others.
Always at the forefront.
Always, Aileen & Geoff
We love you, Pat and Sandy Gage
