The 4A’s Foundation thanks everyone who supported our first ever fundraising gala on October 23rd. Indeed, it was a magical night celebrating the impact, legacy, and 50th anniversary of our flagship program, ​MAIP (the Multicultural Advertising Intern Program).

We gathered in community with old and new friends 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. 

If you missed it or would still like to make a tax-deductible donation,
​you can do so at the bottom of this page.

SALUTE TO OUR MAIP DIAMONDS OF THE DECADES 

Mark Robinson, 1977

Marc S. Strachan, 1981​

Shameka M. Brown, 1996

Ronnie Dickerson-Stewart, 2004​

Jesse Meza, 2015

HONOREES​

The Beyond Award
​A visionary leader who challenges the status quo and pushes boundaries to reshape and elevate our industry. A true champion of diverse cultural voices, they build innovative partnerships that drive business and further financial equity for diverse talent, creating new opportunities and inclusive cultural moments for brands, agencies and the broader community.



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Jarrod Moses
Founder & CEO, United Entertainment Group
Global Chair, Entertainment, Culture & Sports, DJE Holdings

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

Featured Guests

​Nia Drummond

Lemon Andersen

Chloe Flower

Doug E. Fresh

MUSIC BY​

D-Nice

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