11 Mar FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tickets Now Available for the 26th Annual Valley of the Stars Awards Gala Presented by Bechtel Infrastructure Corporation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 11, 2024
Media Contact:
Sonya Blake
sblake@economicalliance.org
818-379-7000 ext.106
Tickets Now Available for the 26th Annual Valley of the Stars Awards Gala
Presented by Bechtel Infrastructure Corporation
Sherman Oaks, California—Tickets are now available for The Valley Economic Alliance (The Alliance) 26th Annual Valley of the Stars Awards Gala presented by Bechtel Infrastructure Corporation, April 25, 2024, 5:30-8:30 p.m. (PST) at Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City located at 555 Universal Hollywood Dr, Universal City, CA 91608.
Emceed by Lynette Romero, Award-Winning Journalist Anchor, NBC4 Today in LA, this year’s honorees include:
“Weird Al” Yankovic—Grammy Award-Winning Artist—Entertainment Honoree
Quincy Watts—Olympic Gold Medalist—Sports Honoree
Fritz Coleman—Emmy Award-Winning Comedian & Weathercaster—Media Co-Honoree
Fred Roggin—Emmy Award-Winning TV and Radio Broadcaster—Media Co-Honoree
Los Angeles Metro—Improving Valley Transportation & Access—Community Builder Honoree
Radford Studio Center—Modernizing a World-Class Production Facility—Business Leadership Honoree
ONEgeneration—Intergenerational Care Provider—Humanitarian Honoree
“We are thrilled with this year’s honorees! Their exceptional achievements and unwavering dedication inspire us all to reach higher and dream bigger,” says Sonya Blake, CEO and President of The Alliance. “Here’s to celebrating their remarkable success and the positive impact they continue to make here in the Valley.”
“We congratulate The Valley Economic Alliance and all of its honorees at the Valley of the Stars Gala,” said Bechtel’s Senior Vice President for Infrastructure, Kelvin Sims. “Bechtel is thrilled to celebrate agencies, like LA Metro that are delivering on our shared commitment to transform and empower communities through smart and affordable transportation networks. For 125 years, Bechtel designed, built, and managed projects that connect people and communities around the world. From air and rail transportation to digital connections, we are committed to delivering smarter cities that are more efficient, safer, and accessible.”
Over the years, Valley of the Stars has recognized and celebrated exemplary businesses, people, and organizations who positively impact and contribute to the economic vitality of the Valley with icons like Bob Hope, Dick Clark, Betty White and Sally Field.
This annual fundraiser generates critical funds that support regional business assistance and workforce development programs. These programs are vital for ensuring a strong local economy, and are responsible for attracting new businesses, driving tourism and improving the quality of life of the people of our region.
The 26th Annual Valley of the Stars Awards Gala is made possible through generous sponsors, who help to further the mission of The Valley Economic Alliance. Bechtel Infrastructure Corporation is the Luminary Sponsor for the event. CMTC, Mission Valley Bank, and U.S. Bank Grant are the Trailblazer Sponsors. Game Changer sponsors include Bank of America, City of Burbank, City of Glendale, Goodwill Southern California, LADWP, Newman Grace, San Fernando Transit Constructors, Siebert Williams Shank, Southland Association of Realtors, UCLA Health, and Van Nuys Airport. The Influencer sponsors are Aszkenazy Development, Athens Services, CCRC, Century Housing, City of Calabasas, City of San Fernando, Comcast NBCUniversal, CSUN, Express Employment Professionals, Fuller Life, Gaines & Stacey LLP, Insperity, Intuit, Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, Los Angeles Metro, Los Angeles Mission College, Los Angeles Pierce College, Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Valley College, Los Angeles Valley College Foundation, MAXIMUS, Mike’s Roofing & Building, Modern Times, MyTelecomm, ONEgeneration, PacFed Benefit Administrators, PCL Construction, Port of Long Beach, Rexford Industrial Realty, Rydell Automotive, Tierra del Sol, UCLA, USC, and Valley Transit Partners. Ambiance Sponsors Galpin Motors will provide music; On Board—Business & Community Consulting will provide flowers; and Nestor Aguilar – The 818 Insider will provide dessert.
Tickets for the general public are on sale at http://economicalliance.org/gala2024. For sponsorship opportunities, visit http://economicalliance.org/gala2024 or call (818)379-7000 for additional details.
The Valley Economic Alliance is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of business, government, education, and community leaders. Our mission is to engage and unite Valley stakeholders to raise standards of living and economic vitality across the San Fernando Valley, a five-city region encompassing Burbank, Calabasas, Glendale, Los Angeles, and San Fernando. This region consists of more than 1.9 million residents, over 160,000 businesses and covering more than 400 square miles. To learn more about The Valley Economic Alliance, visit EconomicAlliance.org
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