The 4A’s Foundation is excited to announce a magical night of celebration. For the first time in the organization’s history, we will host a fundraising gala on October 23rd to celebrate the impact, legacy, and 50th anniversary of our flagship program, ​MAIP (the Multicultural Advertising Intern Program).

Please join us as we gather in community with friends and supporters to pay tribute to our MAIP Alumni Diamonds of the Decades, and honor luminaries whose career contributions and impact embody the mission of MAIP and the 4A’s Foundation. 

HONOREES​

Creator with Purpose Award
A purpose-driven brand led by a creative thinker with a demonstrated commitment to investing in and positively impacting the communities where they do business to break down harmful, societal-driven stereotypes.

Deborah Yeh
Abigail Jacobs
Candace Payne
Anna Banks
Megan Black

Elevating Inclusion Award
A leader who effectively partners with other stakeholders to design programs that advance equity within their organization, and drive impact. They ensure that recruitment, retention and career advancement opportunities are accountable to inclusion and equity for people with disabilities, BIPOC, and/or LGBTQIA+ individuals.


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Karen Pavlin
Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer, ServiceNow

Fueling Equitable Futures Award
This recipient advances sustainable economic empowerment for historically excluded communities through one or more of the following: jobs creation, financial education, digital and/or other skills training, to fuel a more equitable future for those they serve.

Felicia Mayo
Chief People Officer
Block, Inc.

Industry Agitator Award
An individual, team, or group who is unapologetic in showing the advertising + marketing industry what needs to change to achieve true equity, takes action to help create a solution, and galvanizes others to join in the effort.




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​​Black Madison Avenue
Patrick Bennett (Momentum Worldwide)
​Perry Fair (McCann)
Walter Geer III (VMLY&R) 
Andre Gray  (Annex88) 
Kaleeta McDade (VMLY&R) 
Shannon Washington (R/GA US) 
Sherman Winfield (VMLY&R)

HOST

Soledad O'Brien
CEO
​Soledad O'Brien Productions

EVENT CHAIRS

Clinton S. Browning
Partner, Board Practice and Head of Dreamscape 
​Daversa Partners

Danisha Lomax
EVP, Head of Client Inclusivity & Impact
Digitas 
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Mica Mayo
Digital Transformation Catalyst & Luminary
​Accenture

Ashley McGowan
Global Lead, Business Equity
Meta

Christena J. Pyle
Chief Equity Officer
​dentsu Americas

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AUCTION CHAIRS

Jameson Fleming
Managing Editor of Marketing and Agencies
Adweek

Ashlee Glenn
EVP, Brand & Marketing
EBONY

Chris Loll
Chief Operating Officer, Media & Sponsorship
Live Nation Entertainment

*In formation. Additional event updates to be announced.
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Monday, October 23, 2023
Gotham Hall, NYC
1356 Broadway, New York, NY 10018

Cocktails 6:30pm
Dinner & Program 7:30-9:30pm
MAIP After Dark (after party) 9:30-11:30pm

Click here for sponsorship, table and ticket information.

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For general event info or additional questions, please contact the Gala Benefit Office at 212-254-6677 or jvanzino@inezevents.com