![]() ![]() Marilyn and Jeffrey are longtime supporters of the LGBT community with a shared conviction of overcoming prejudice and intolerance through their commitment to GLSEN, Human Rights Watch, the ACLU, the American Foundation for Equal Rights, People for the American Way, the USC Shoah Foundation Institute and the L.A. ![]() Under Jeffrey's leadership, DreamWorks Animation has become the world's number-one independent animation studio enjoying a number of critical and commercial theatrical successes, including the franchises Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, Madagascar, Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, Megamind, How to Train Your Dragon and Puss in Boots. Jeffrey is the chief executive officer and a co-founder of DreamWorks Animation SKG. A former kindergarten teacher, Marilyn has actively supported efforts to improve the quality of healthcare and education including her involvement with the Tower Cancer Research Foundation, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, College of General Studies' Study Center and the establishment of the "The Marilyn and Jeffrey Katzenberg High Definition Center" at Boston University, their children's alma mater. Together, they provide support and lead fundraising efforts on behalf of many local, national and international organizations focused on healthcare, tolerance, education, the arts, Jewish causes, children, civic improvement, political issues and the environment. Marilyn and Jeffrey Katzenberg's contributions and leadership to the community have been immeasurable. ![]() This year, GLSEN is proud to announce honorees in the following categories: Lifetime Achievement Award: Marilyn & Jeffrey Katzenberg GLSEN bestows awards to a select few leaders that recognize exceptional efforts to ensure schools are safe for all students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. The event is co-chaired by Linda Bell Blue (Executive Producer, Entertainment Tonight) Bonnie Curtis (Film Producer - Albert Nobbs Red Eye Minority Report) Donald De Line (Film Producer - Green Lantern I Love You, Man Observe And Report) Dave Karger (Senior Writer, Entertainment Weekly) David Phoenix (Interior Designer) and Chip Sullivan (Head of Publicity, DreamWorks Studios). "We are proud to recognize Marilyn and Jeffrey Katzenberg, Matt Bomer and Simon Halls and our 2012 Student Advocate of the Year for their meaningful contributions toward creating a world where every child learns to respect and accept all people." "GLSEN is thrilled to honor these incredible supporters who have worked to advance our vision to make schools safe and affirming for all students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression," GLSEN Executive Director Eliza Byard said. The Respect Awards, held annually in Los Angeles and New York, 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. LOS ANGELES, AUGThe Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) today announced it will honor DreamWorks Animation co-founder and CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg and his wife Marilyn Katzenberg White Collar star Matt Bomer and his partner, respected Hollywood publicity executive Simon Halls and the 2012 GLSEN Student Advocate of the Year at its eighth annual Respect Awards - Los Angeles on Friday, Oct. ![]()
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