Unite4:humanity explained

unite4:humanity awards
Next:unite4:humanity Award
Awarded For:Philanthropic efforts
Presenter:unite4:good and Variety
Country:United States
Year:2014

unite4:humanity is an annual award ceremony and gala that takes place during the Thursday before the Academy Awards. First held in 2014, the unite4:humanity gala celebrates humanitarian efforts and philanthropists throughout the world, giving awards in several different fields.[1]

unite4:good

unite4:humanity was the launching pad for businessman and philanthropist Anthony Melikhov, who founded the international non-profit organization unite4:good foundation following the first event's success.[2] unite4:good is a movement developed to, "inspire and empower positive, global change through acts of kindness."[3]

unite4:humanity 2014

The first unite4:humanity gala was held on Thursday, February 27, 2014, at Sony Pictures Studios, in Los Angeles, California. The event was immediately well received by the public as a successful fundraiser and awards ceremony. Executive produced by Melikhov, Unite4:Humanity was created to demonstrate, "commitment to a mission of promoting positivity, inspiring charitable engagement and empowering acts of kindness and service."[1] [4] Comedian Andy Samberg was master of ceremonies and numerous celebrities in the fields of entertainment, business, and politics attended.[5] [6] [7] Some notable guests at the event include:

Former President Bill Clinton was the recipient of the Unity Recognition Award and the keynote speaker for the event. The former president delivered a speech about working together to make change and earned several standing ovations throughout the night. He was also seen taking "selfies" with numerous celebrities including star of HBO Comedy VEEP, Julia Louis-Dreyfus.[9]

unite4:humanity 2015

The second unite4:humanity awards took place February 19, 2015, hosted by Variety and the united4:good foundation. The mentioned guests at this year's event were:[10]

Awards received
Recipient Award Main organization of work
Creative Conscience Award Jenesee Center
unite2gether Award Kind Campaign
Music Visionary Award No Kid Hungry (Jeff Bridges also supports)
Young Humanitarian Award Straight But Not Narrow
Saint Vintage Love Cures Award Right Action for Women
International Humanitarian Award UNICEF UK
Amy Poehler[11] Unity Award
Young Luminary Award

unite4:humanity 2016

The 3rd Annual Unite4:Humanity Event, hosted by foundation and Variety, took place February 25, 2016, held at the Montage in Beverly Hills, CA.[12] This year guests were Morgan Freeman, Olivia Wilde, Matthew McConaughey, Gina Rodriguez, Wilmer Valderrama, Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller.[13]

Funds raised through the event will benefit the organization, which creates positive programs with volunteer opportunities that are supported and sustained by local communities.

The first award were given by unite4:good founder, Anthony Melikhov, to Hilarity for Charity founders, Rogen and Miller, for their work in raising awareness and funds for those suffering from Alzheimer's and their families.

Actor and comedian Adam Pally of “Happy Endings” and “The Mindy Project” was the host of the affair.

Awards received
Recipient Award Main organization of work
Gina Rodriguez[14] Young Humanitarian We Will Foundation
Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller[15] Unite2gether award Hilarity for Charity
Morgan Freeman[16] Karma Award Tallahatchie River Foundation
Matthew McConaughey[17] Creative Conscience Award Just keep livin Foundation
Olivia Wilde[18] Unite4Children Award Save the Children
Ann GloagGlobal Philanthropy Award The Freedom From Fistula Foundation
Liz Hausle Women Empowerment Award
Dorian Murray [19] Saint Vintage Love Cures Award
David Meltzer[20] Sports Humanitarian AwardCrescent Moon Foundation

Anthony Melikhov

Anthony Melikhov is an entrepreneur, global philanthropist, and the founder of unite4:good LLC. [21] [22]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: President Clinton inspires stars at pre-Oscar gala. Carly Mallenbaum, USA TODAY. 28 February 2014. Usatoday.com. 17 December 2014. 3 March 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140303052845/http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2014/02/28/unite-4-good-clinton-de-niro-lovato-gomez/5891819/. live.
  2. Web site: Unite4:Humanity: Celebrities and everyday heroes unite for salute - Variety. Variety. 25 February 2014. 17 December 2014. 12 February 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150212005626/http://variety.com/2014/scene/awards/unite4humanity-coalition-of-caring-brings-together-industry-leaders-1201119003/. live.
  3. Web site: Unite4:good | About Us . February 21, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150213185033/http://unite4good.org/about-us-3/ . February 13, 2015 .
  4. Web site: Unite4:good - unite4:humanity. unite4:good. 17 December 2014. 3 September 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140903230431/http://www.unite4good.org/events-recap/unite4humanity. live.
  5. Web site: Demi Lovato on 'Incredible' Charities at Variety's Unite4:Humanity. Variety. March 2014. 17 December 2014. 20 December 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141220232840/http://variety.com/video/demi-lovato-on-incredible-charities-at-varietys-unite4humanity/. live.
  6. Web site: Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato - humanitarian charity awards (Glamour.com UK). Glamourmagazine.co.uk. 17 December 2014. 3 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303165903/http://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/news/celebrity/2014/02/28/selena-gomez-and-demi-lovato-unite-4-good-humanitarian-award. live.
  7. Web site: 'Veep's' Julia Louis-Dreyfus Honored at Variety's Unite4:Humanity. Variety. March 2014. 17 December 2014. 20 December 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141220232901/http://variety.com/video/veeps-julia-louis-dreyfus-honored-at-varietys-unite4humanity/. live.
  8. Web site: unite4:good-unite4:humanity. unite4:good. 17 December 2014. 3 September 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140903230431/http://www.unite4good.org/events-recap/unite4humanity. live.
  9. Web site: unite4:humanity. Variety.com. 17 December 2014. 5 January 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150105062632/http://variety.com/t/unite4humanity/. live.
  10. Web site: unite4:humanity 2015 – Celebrating What Matters . . 2015-02-23 . unite4:good . unite4:good foundation . 2015-03-01 . 2015-03-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150308032140/http://unite4good.org/uncategorized/unite4humanity-2015-celebrating-what-matters/ . live .
  11. Web site: Hollywood Stars Unite for Charity at Variety's Pre-Oscar Gala . Wagmeister . Elizabeth . 2015-02-19 . Variety . . 2015-03-01 . 2015-03-06 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150306035639/http://variety.com/2015/biz/news/hollywood-stars-unite-for-charity-at-varietys-pre-oscar-gala-1201436686/ . live .
  12. Web site: 2016 Unite4:Humanity Event . DoMore:4Good . 2016-05-22.
  13. Web site: Variety to Honor Matthew McConaughey, Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde, Others at Unite4:Humanity Event . Bryant . Jacob . 2016-02-18 . Variety . . 2016-05-23 . 2016-06-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160601123337/https://variety.com/2016/scene/news/unite4humanity-2016-variety-matthew-mcconaughey-seth-rogen-olivia-wilde-1201709492/ . live .
  14. Web site: Gina Rodriguez Aims to Empower Young Women Through the Arts . Chagollan . Steve . 2016-02-25 . Variety . . 2016-05-23 . 2016-05-28 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160528191102/https://variety.com/2016/scene/features/gina-rodriguez-aims-to-empower-young-women-through-the-arts-1201715149/ . live .
  15. Web site: Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller's Hilarity for Charity Battles Against Alzheimer's . Feldman . Dana . 2016-02-25 . Variety . . 2016-05-23 . 2016-05-28 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160528191108/https://variety.com/2016/scene/features/rogen-and-miller-raise-awareness-about-alzheimers-1201715120/ . live .
  16. Web site: Morgan Freeman Says Philanthropic Work Isn't Charity: 'This Is What I Have to Do' . Variety . 27 February 2016 . . 2016-05-23 . 2016-05-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160515171728/http://variety.com/video/morgan-freeman-charity-unite4humanity-tallahatchie-river-foundation/ . live .
  17. Web site: Matthew McConaughey, Morgan Freeman, Others Honored at Variety's Unite4:Humanity Benefit . Saval . Malina . 2016-02-26 . Variety . . 2016-05-20 . 2019-11-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191120233413/https://variety.com/2016/scene/news/unite4humanity-variety-matthew-mcconaughey-morgan-freeman-olivia-wilde-1201715937/ . live .
  18. Web site: Olivia Wilde Champions Kids With Work With Save the Children . Saval . Malina . 2016-02-25 . Variety . . 2016-05-20 . 2016-05-28 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160528215341/http://variety.com/2016/scene/awards/olivia-wilde-determined-to-save-the-children-1201715139/ . live .
  19. Web site: Unite4:Humanity gala celebrates Matthew McConaughey, Gina Rodriguez, Seth Rogen and others . Olivier . Ellen . 2016-02-29 . Los Angeles Times . 2016-05-22 . 2016-06-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160608124534/http://www.latimes.com/fashion/la-ig-unite-4-humanity-gala-20160226-story.html . live .
  20. Web site: Matthew McConaughey, Morgan Freeman, Others Honored at Variety's Unite4:Humanity Benefit. Saval. Malina. 2016-02-26. Variety. en-US. 2016-05-31. 2019-11-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20191120233413/https://variety.com/2016/scene/news/unite4humanity-variety-matthew-mcconaughey-morgan-freeman-olivia-wilde-1201715937/. live.
  21. https://u4g.com/good-news/169/anthony- melikhov-the- man-behind- the-vision
  22. Web site: Unite4:good - About Antony Melikhov . 2016-07-01 . 2016-08-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160821151439/https://u4g.com/pages/about-anthony . live .

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