26 Mar Los Angeles Rams to Receive Business Leadership Award at 30th Anniversary Valley of the Stars Awards Gala
Sherman Oaks, California— The Los Angeles Rams will receive the Business Leadership Award at The Valley Economic Alliance (The Alliance) 30th Anniversary Valley of the Stars Awards Gala presented by Mission Valley Bank, April 17, 2025, 5:30-8:30 p.m. (PST) at Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City located at 555 Universal Hollywood Dr, Universal City, CA 91608.
The Business Leadership Award is presented to an organization displaying great corporate citizenship while making a significant impact in the Valley.
The Valley Economic Alliance is proud to honor the Los Angeles Rams for this year’s award. With their new training facility in Woodland Hills, they have demonstrated their outstanding commitment to community partnership, regional investment, and workforce development. In addition to their excellence on the field, the Los Angeles Rams have demonstrated a deep compassion for the Valley community, supporting programming that uplifts the children, youth, adults, and families of the San Fernando Valley. Their efforts to create jobs, foster economic growth, and support a skilled workforce have made a lasting impact on the region. Through collaboration and strategic partnerships, the Rams continue to inspire and empower local businesses and residents, making them a vital force in driving prosperity and opportunity. Through their work, they are making the Valley a better place in which to live, learn, work, and play.
“As proud residents of the San Fernando Valley, we are grateful to the Valley Economic Alliance for this incredible honor,” says Rams Executive Vice President of Community Impact and Engagement Molly Higgins. “The Rams remain committed to driving positive impact both on and off the field. This recognition is a testament to the hard work of our entire organization and our shared mission to impact lives and create memories. We look forward to continuing our partnership and making a lasting difference together.”
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.
“I extend heartfelt congratulations to the Los Angeles Rams on receiving our Business Leadership Award,” says The Alliance CEO and President, Sonya Blake. “Their dedication to excellence, community engagement, and economic impact is making a lasting difference here in the Valley. This well-deserved recognition is a testament to their commitment to leadership both on and off the field. We celebrate their achievements and look forward to seeing their continued positive influence in our community!”
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 30th Anniversary Valley of the Stars Awards Gala is made possible through generous sponsors, who help to further the mission of The Valley Economic Alliance. Mission Valley Bank is the Presenting Sponsor for the event. Galpin Motors, Inc. is the Cornerstone Sponsor for the event. Banc of California, BMO, Century Housing, Goodwill Southern California, Keosian Law LLP, LADWP, Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, Supervisor Kathryn Barger, Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, and U.S. Bank are Legacy Sponsors. Visionary Sponsors include Bank of America, California State University Northridge, City of Burbank, CMTC, First Citizens Bank, Intuit, Metro Connect, Newman Grace, Southland Regional Association of Realtors, Tim Gaspar and Family, UCLA Health, United Way of Greater Los Angeles, and Van Nuys Airport. The Ambassador Sponsors are AEG, Athens Services, Aszkenazy Development, CCRC, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Century Group, City of Calabasas, City of Glendale, Comcast NBC Universal, DataDirect Networks, Inc., Drs. Armen and Armine Kassabian, Gaines & Stacey, LLP, Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City, La Fogata Restaurant, LA Mission College, LA Valley College, LA Valley College Foundation, Los Angeles Pierce College, Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, MAXIMUS, Miller, Kaplan & Arase, Port of Long Beach, SMBC Manubank, Steve and Nicole Fazio, Randy Witt Productions, Republic Services/Sunshine Canyon Landfill, Robert Hertzberg, Former Assembly Speaker & Former Senate Majority Leader, Rosenheim & Associates, Kidder Mathews, San Fernando Community Health Center, So Cal Corporate Growth Partners, SoCalGas, Surface Productions, Inc., Tierra del Sol, Turner & Townsend Heery, and the Verdugo Workforce Development Board.
Tickets and sponsorship information are available HERE. Call (818) 379-7000 for additional sponsorship 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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