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Respect Awards
Los Angeles
The GLSEN Respect Awards, introduced in 2004 and held annually in Los Angeles and New York, showcase the work of students, educators, individuals and corporations who have made a significant impact on the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) youth.
HONOREES
![Tim Cook, Apple Inc.](https://nvlupin.blob.core.windows.net/images/van/TSM/TSMGL/1/73282/images/Development%20-%20Fundraising/Respect%20LA%202019/Tim-Cook-Square.png)
Tim Cook
Champion Award Recipient
![An image of Jennifer Salke from Amazon Studios.](https://nvlupin.blob.core.windows.net/images/van/TSM/TSMGL/1/73282/images/Development%20-%20Fundraising/Respect%20LA%202019/Jen%20Salke%20Amazon%20Studios%20Square.png)
Jennifer Salke
accepting on behalf of Amazon Studios
Visionary Award Recipient
![An image of Octavia Spencer.](https://nvlupin.blob.core.windows.net/images/van/TSM/TSMGL/1/73282/images/Development%20-%20Fundraising/Respect%20LA%202019/Octavia%20Spencer%20Square.png)
Octavia Spencer
Inspiration Award Recipient
![Riverdale Cast](https://nvlupin.blob.core.windows.net/images/van/TSM/TSMGL/1/73282/images/Development%20-%20Fundraising/Respect%20LA%202019/Riverdale.jpg)
Riverdale
Gamechanger Award Recipient
![Elle Smith, Student Advocate of the Year](https://nvlupin.blob.core.windows.net/images/van/TSM/TSMGL/1/73282/images/Development%20-%20Fundraising/Respect%20LA%202019/Elle%20Smith%20-%20SAOY%20headshot%20Square.png)
Elle Smith
Student Advocate of the Year
HONORARY CO-CHAIRS
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Greg Berlanti & Robbie Rogers
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Matt Bomer & Simon Halls
![](https://nvlupin.blob.core.windows.net/images/van/TSM/TSMGL/1/73282/images/Development%20-%20Fundraising/Respect%20LA%202019/Bruce%20Bozzi%20Bryan%20Lourd.jpg)
Bruce Bozzi & Bryan Lourd
![](https://nvlupin.blob.core.windows.net/images/van/TSM/TSMGL/1/73282/images/Development%20-%20Fundraising/Respect%20LA%202019/JessCagleMattWhitneySq.png)
Jess Cagle & Matt Whitney
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Connor Franta
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Bob Greenblatt
![](https://nvlupin.blob.core.windows.net/images/van/TSM/TSMGL/1/73282/images/Development%20-%20Fundraising/Respect%20LA%202019/Katzenberg_CR_Sq.png)
Marilyn & Jeffrey Katzenberg
![](https://nvlupin.blob.core.windows.net/images/van/TSM/TSMGL/1/73282/images/Development%20-%20Fundraising/Respect%20LA%202019/Blair%20and%20David%20Kohan%20square.png)
Blair & David Kohan
![](https://nvlupin.blob.core.windows.net/images/van/TSM/TSMGL/1/73282/images/Development%20-%20Fundraising/Respect%20LA%202019/Max%20Mutchnick%20and%20Erik%20Hyman%20Square.png)
Max Mutchnick & Erik Hyman
![](https://nvlupin.blob.core.windows.net/images/van/TSM/TSMGL/1/73282/images/Development%20-%20Fundraising/Respect%20LA%202019/Jim-Parsons-Todd-Spiewak%20Square.png)
Jim Parsons & Todd Spiewak
![](https://nvlupin.blob.core.windows.net/images/van/TSM/TSMGL/1/73282/images/Development%20-%20Fundraising/Respect%20LA%202019/EllenPompeoSq.png)
Ellen Pompeo
![](https://nvlupin.blob.core.windows.net/images/van/TSM/TSMGL/1/73282/images/Development%20-%20Fundraising/Respect%20LA%202019/JuliaRobertsDannyModerSq.png)
Julia Roberts & Danny Moder
![](https://nvlupin.blob.core.windows.net/images/van/TSM/TSMGL/1/73282/images/Development%20-%20Fundraising/Respect%20LA%202019/KerryWashingtonSquare.png)
Kerry Washington
SPONSORED BY:
Graduate Sponser:
![Apple Inc. Logo](https://nvlupin.blob.core.windows.net/images/van/TSM/TSMGL/1/73282/images/Development%20-%20Fundraising/Respect%20LA%202019/Apple-Logo-square.png)
Senior Sponsor:
![Wells Fargo Logo](https://nvlupin.blob.core.windows.net/images/van/TSM/TSMGL/1/73282/images/Development%20-%20Fundraising/Respect%20LA%202019/Wells-Fargo-logo-square.png)
Junior Sponsor:
Sophomore Sponsors:
Larry Angrisani
Kevin Brockman & Dan Berendsen
Kate Capshaw & Stephen Spielberg
Freshman Sponsors:
A+E Networks
Amazon Studios
AT&T
Jess Cagle & Matt Whitney
Abraham Higginbotham & Steven Petrarca
David Kohan & Max Mutchnick
McDonald’s Corporation
RealD ME
Target
YouTube
Table Captains:
Calvin Klein
CBS
Create Artists Agency
eOne
FOX Entertainment
John Graham
Holland & Knight LLP
David Henry Jacobs
Katie McGrath & JJ Abrams
MGM Studios
NBC & Universal Pictures
People/EW
Dean Pitchford & Michael Mealiffe
PMC/Variety
Viacom
Walmart
WME
For more information and to become a sponsor contact Rebecca Wolkiewicz at rebecca.wolkiewicz@glsen.org or 646-388-6582.
INFORMATION
5:30pm PST - Reception
7:30pm PST - Dinner & Awards
Friday, October 25th, 2019
Beverly Wilshire
9500 Wilshire Blvd,
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Dress Code: Cocktail Attire
EVENT CO-CHAIRS
Andrew Graham
Dave Karger
Patrick Moran
Chip Sullivan
CO-HOSTS
Ryan Aguirre
Larry Angrisani
Kevin Brockman & Dan Berendsen
Terry Clark
Jason Collins & Brunson Green
Donald De Line
Andy Gelb
Mike Irvin
Richard Konigsberg & Craig Olsen
RJ Larese
Joey Levine
Steph Lo
Carlos Eric Lopez
Carl Miller & Jonathan Bryson
Duncan Millership & Simon Thomas
Cody Morris & Christopher Landon
Corey Palent
Eileen Quast
Edwin Rivera & Barry Dale Johnson
Ben Roy & Tom Hayford
Cammie Scott
Perry Seaman
Mimi Slavin