Kerry Washington, Robbie Rogers to serve as GLSEN Respect Awards Honorary Co-Chairs
Tue. August 20, 2013 10:19 AM by GoPride.com News Staff
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Los Angeles, CA -
GLSEN has announced that Emmy-nominated, award-winning actress Kerry Washington, star of the hit ABC-TV series Scandal, and openly gay LA Galaxy soccer player Robbie Rogers will serve as Honorary Co-Chairs for this year's GLSEN Respect Awards on Oct. 18 in Los Angeles.
"GLSEN is on the front lines of keeping kids safe from bullying in our schools. That's absolutely a cause that I support and believe in," said Washington.
"GLSEN levels the playing field for kids who are bullied simply for being themselves," said Mr. Rogers. "Any help I can lend to that effort... any way I can make these kids lives a little bit easier, that's what I'm going to do."
The GLSEN Respect Awards, held annually in New York and Los Angeles, showcase the work of corporations, individuals, students and educators who have made a significant difference in the areas of diversity, inclusion and the safe schools movement, and who serve as exemplary role models.
"We are grateful for the generous support from this year's event co-chairs as we honor a group of outstanding leaders that are strongly committed to our belief for schools that teach respect for all," said Eliza Byard, GLSEN's Executive Director. "Our event co-chairs generate increased awareness and support for GLSEN that ultimately make it possible for us to focus on ending bullying and harassment in K-12 schools."
In addition, the organization also announced the impressive Host Committee for the event, which includes Betsy Beers (Executive Producer – Scandal; Grey's Anatomy; Private Practice); Dan Berendsen (Creator/Executive Producer – Baby Daddy; The Nine Lives of Chloe King); Greg Berlanti (Executive Producer – Arrow; Brothers and Sisters, Golden Boy; Political Animals); Linda Bell Blue (Executive Producer, Entertainment Tonight); Matt Bomer (Actor - White Collar, Magic Mike); Kevin Brockman (Executive Vice President, Global Communications, Disney/ABC Television Group); Donald De Line (Film Producer – Pain & Gain; Green Lantern; I Love You, Man); Robert Greenblatt (Chairman, NBC Entertainment); Simon Halls (Partner, Slate PR); Dave Karger (Chief Correspondent, Fandango); Carlos Lopez (Events and Special Projects Manager, The A List); David Phoenix (Interior designer); Shonda Rhimes (Creator/Executive Producer – Scandal; Grey's Anatomy; Private Practice); and Chip Sullivan (Head of Publicity, DreamWorks Studios).
To learn more about the GLSEN Respect Awards – Los Angeles, visit www.glsen.org/respectla13 or follow GLSEN on Twitter at @GLSEN and the hashtag #RespectLA.
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"GLSEN is on the front lines of keeping kids safe from bullying in our schools. That's absolutely a cause that I support and believe in," said Washington.
"GLSEN levels the playing field for kids who are bullied simply for being themselves," said Mr. Rogers. "Any help I can lend to that effort... any way I can make these kids lives a little bit easier, that's what I'm going to do."
The GLSEN Respect Awards, held annually in New York and Los Angeles, showcase the work of corporations, individuals, students and educators who have made a significant difference in the areas of diversity, inclusion and the safe schools movement, and who serve as exemplary role models.
"We are grateful for the generous support from this year's event co-chairs as we honor a group of outstanding leaders that are strongly committed to our belief for schools that teach respect for all," said Eliza Byard, GLSEN's Executive Director. "Our event co-chairs generate increased awareness and support for GLSEN that ultimately make it possible for us to focus on ending bullying and harassment in K-12 schools."
In addition, the organization also announced the impressive Host Committee for the event, which includes Betsy Beers (Executive Producer – Scandal; Grey's Anatomy; Private Practice); Dan Berendsen (Creator/Executive Producer – Baby Daddy; The Nine Lives of Chloe King); Greg Berlanti (Executive Producer – Arrow; Brothers and Sisters, Golden Boy; Political Animals); Linda Bell Blue (Executive Producer, Entertainment Tonight); Matt Bomer (Actor - White Collar, Magic Mike); Kevin Brockman (Executive Vice President, Global Communications, Disney/ABC Television Group); Donald De Line (Film Producer – Pain & Gain; Green Lantern; I Love You, Man); Robert Greenblatt (Chairman, NBC Entertainment); Simon Halls (Partner, Slate PR); Dave Karger (Chief Correspondent, Fandango); Carlos Lopez (Events and Special Projects Manager, The A List); David Phoenix (Interior designer); Shonda Rhimes (Creator/Executive Producer – Scandal; Grey's Anatomy; Private Practice); and Chip Sullivan (Head of Publicity, DreamWorks Studios).
To learn more about the GLSEN Respect Awards – Los Angeles, visit www.glsen.org/respectla13 or follow GLSEN on Twitter at @GLSEN and the hashtag #RespectLA.
Prepared from a news release