On Febuary 18th, 2011, the newly-formed Global Action Forum presented awards to celebrities, corporate leaders, and United Nations agencies for their efforts in leading free social causes at a gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. It was hosted by Kara DioGuardi.
Global Action Awards celebrated the best and the brightest celebrities, corporate leaders, and United Nations agencies across numerous philanthropic platforms including Save the Children, Freedom to Marry, The Enough Project as well as many more.
The gala included an elegant dinner followed by a night of performances and awards showcasing the extraordinary charitable efforts of the presenters and award recipients.
Celebrity attendees included: Hilary Duff (Actress, Blessings in a Backpack), America Ferrera (Actress, Save the Children), Miley Cyrus (Actress, Get Ur Good On), Rebecca Romijn (Actress, Save the Children), Joely Fisher (Actress, Save the Children) Anne Archer (Founder, Artists for Human Rights), Kate Shindle (Broadway Impact), Jimmy Jean- Louis (Actor, Hollywood for Haiti) Sharon Lawrence, Elaine Hendricks and Daphne Zuniga.