City of Angels Awards

Annually, Getty House Foundation bestows the City of Angels Awards. At a special event, supporters gather to pay tribute to honorees that are true angels to our city. (Since 2003, the awards event has been a Mardi Gras-themed gala.) The "Angels" are recognized for their devotion to education and their continued efforts to provide children (and teachers) with the tools necessary for them to succeed. Board members Cindy Bradley, Laurel Karabian, Margy Hudson, Luisa Acosta-Franco, Cathy Silverman, & Anousha H. Wickser, at 2005 Event

There are four separate awards that may be made:

The City of Angels Award, conceived in 1995, goes to a person or couple who have devoted themselves to the betterment of the City of Los Angeles and its citizens. The City of Angels award recognizes the recipients' contribution to the City of Los Angeles either through economics/ business, civics, art, education, philanthropic work, or other worthy accomplishments.

The Getty House Foundation created the City of Angels Helen Bernstein Award in memory of Helen's life and the extensive contributions she made to educational reform. While she is greatly missed, this award is given in her name to acknowledge the devotion and passion an individual displays toward the pursuit of excellence in education.

The City of Angels Corporate Award recognizes contributions to the youth of our city from the Los Angeles Business community.

The City of Angels Nancy Daly Riordan Award goes to an individual or couple who has made noteworthy achievements in helping those children in Los Angeles with critical needs ranging from hunger to inadequate health care to absent parents. The Nancy Daly Riordan Award recognizes those who, like the award's namesake, are dedicated to giving more to those children who have the least.

Recipients Alex Chaves, Sr., Nadine Chaves, and guests enjoy 2005 event

City of Angels Award

Nadine and Alex Chaves, Sr. (2005)

Daphna and Richard Ziman (2004)

Gayle and Ed Roski (2003)

Kathrine & Frank Baxter (2001)

Selim K. Zilkha & Mary Hayley (2000)

Anne & Kirk Douglas (1999)

Janet & Bruce Karatz (1998)

Wallis Annenberg (1997)

Beth & Bob Lowe (1996)

Lynda & Stewart Resnick (1995)

City of Angels Helen Bernstein Award

Gary Gitnick, MD (2005)

Christopher Froman, CEO, Pacific Theatres (2004)

Arnold Schwarzenegger (2003)

Christopher Nance (2001)

William E.B. Siart, President and CEO Excellent Education Development (2000)

Richard Lovett, President, CAA (1999) Board member Cheryl Chadwick, City of Angels Corporate Award recipient Leticia Aguliar of Bank of America, and Board Member John Good at 2005 Event

Roy A. Anderson, Chairman Emeritus, Weingart Foundation (1998)

Robert E. Wycoff, Chairman Emeritus, LEARN (1997)

City of Angels Corporate Award

Bank of America (2005)

Johnson Development Corporation (2004)

Lawry’s Foods, Inc. (2003)

Washington Mutual Bank (2001) Ervin "Magic" Johnson at 2004 Event

Pacific Bell (2000)

Marsh Risk & Insurance Services (1999)

Los Angeles Dodgers (1998)

City of Angels Nancy Daly Riordan Award

Suzanne Kayne (2005)

Nancy Daly Riordan (2004)

Nancy Daly at 2004 Event