
May 18, 2023
The Beverly Hilton

Whitney M. Young, Jr.
Award Honoree
Paula Madison
CEO
Madison Media Management
This year we honor Paula Williams Madison for her leadership in BIPOC media excellence and continued work in decreasing discrimination in media and corporate America. Paula Madison is Chairman and CEO of Madison Media Management. Prior to starting her media company she spent twenty-two years with NBC Universal where she served as the Executive Vice President of Diversity as well as a Vice President of the General Electric Company.

Special Keynote Guest
Bishop T.D. Jakes
Chairman & CEO
T.D. Jakes Group
Bishop T.D. Jakes is one of the most coveted faith-based influencers in business, education, film, and entertainment. Recognized as “One of the Nation’s Most Influential & Mesmerizing Preachers” by The New York Times, Bishop Jakes has been able to reach millions of people from all socioeconomic backgrounds, races, nationalities, and creeds and help them realize their purpose through his dynamic ministry.

Trailblazer Award Honoree
Martin Muoto
Founder, Managing Partner
SoLA Impact
Martin Muoto oversees a family of social impact real estate funds that are the largest purchaser of real estate in South LA. A professional investor and entrepreneur for over 20 years, he has been successful at leveraging private capital to drive positive social change. Muoto began investing in multifamily real estate in South Central Los Angeles, Compton, Watts, and other neglected communities a decade before they became designated Opportunity Zones.

Corporate Partner Award Honoree
Sekou Kaalund
Executive Vice President
US Bank
As the new Head of Branch and Small Business banking, Sekou Kaanlund oversees the organization’s 2,200+ branches across 26 states. Before Joining U.S. Bank, Kaanlund spent 15 years at JPMorgan Chase where he helped launch Advancing Black Pathways. The success of this initiative – which included hiring thousands of black students and providing millions of dollars in capital to black businesses – led to a historic five-year firm-wide $30B commitment to advance racial equity.
Musical Performance by

Denée Benton
Tony Award Nominated Actress/Singer
Co-Hosted By

Chris Schauble
Anchor, KTLA5
Co-Hosted By

Megan Telles
Anchor, KTLA5
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Red Carpet – 5:30 p.m.
VIP Reception – 6:00 p.m.
Dinner & Program – 7:00 p.m.
The Beverly Hilton
9876 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Choose Your Sponsorship Level
John Mack Premier Sponsor
$150,000
- “John Mack Premier Sponsor” acknowledgement in all print and digital promotional materials
- Custom 3-5-minute video with branded messaging shown during awards program
- Speaking opportunity from the podium (5-7 min. max)
- Premiere seating for three tables of 10 (30 guests)
- Corporate logo on step and repeat/press wall
- Inside Front Cover – full color ad in digital souvenir book
- Corporate logo listed on LAUL website for six months
- Commitment to social media post
- VIP opportunity with honoree, keynote, hosts, and celebrities
- Special announcement in LAUL weekly newsletters
Presenting Sponsor
$100,000
- “Presenting Sponsor” acknowledgement in all print and digital promotional materials
- Custom 2-3 minute video with branded messaging shown during awards program
- Speaking opportunity from the podium (5 min. max)
- Premier seating for two tables of 10 (20 guests)
- Corporate logo on step and repeat/press wall
- Back Inside Cover – full color ad in digital souvenir book
- Corporate logo listed on LAUL website for four months
- Commitment to social media post
- VIP opportunity with honoree, keynote, hosts, and celebrities
Chairman’s Sponsor
$75,000
- Prominent seating for one table of 10 guests
- Corporate logo on step and repeat/press wall
- Prominent two-page full color ad in digital souvenir book
- Corporate logo listed on LAUL website for four months
- Commitment to social media post
- VIP opportunity with honoree, keynote, hosts, and celebrities
President’s Sponsor
$50,000
- President level seating for one table of 10 guests
- Prominent full-page full color ad in digital souvenir book
- Corporate logo listed on LAUL website for three months
- VIP opportunity with honoree, keynote, hosts, and celebrities
Justice Sponsor
$25,000
- Seating for one table of 10 guests
- Full-page color ad in digital souvenir book
- Corporate logo listed on LAUL website for two months
Partner Sponsor
$10,000
- Seating for one table of 10 guests
- Half page color ad in digital souvenir book
Individual Ticket
$1,500
- Individual entry for one guest
I am unable to attend but would like to make a donation
digital souvenir book ads
Full Page: $1,500 …………………… 8.5 x 11″
Half Page Vertical: $1,000 …… 4.25 x 11″
Double Page Spread $2,500 …… 17 x 11″
Email ads to sponsorships @laul.org.
Hi-res files should be in .pdf or .jpg format.
Deadline for ads in April 15, 2023.
Payment Options
1) Mail a check. 2) Request an invoice. 3) Purchase tickets online via the form below. If you would like to sponsor above the Partner level, please mail a check or request an invoice.
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Please mail checks to:
Los Angeles Urban League
ATTN: WMY Sponsorships
4401 S. Crenshaw Blvd., Suite 201
Los Angeles, CA 90043-1200
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Sponsors
1155 Infrastructure Solutions
American Airlines
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Banc of California
Bank of America
Bill Rusnack
Brown & Brown Quality Care, Inc.
Castillo Charitable Foundation
Concourse Ventures, Inc.
Councilwoman Heather Hutt, City of Los
Angeles Council District 10
CSUDH and The Mervyn M. Dymally African
American Political and Economic Institute
Edison International
First Citizens Bank
Gibson Brands
Grow @Annenberg
HMS Host
Intuit
Joe Kerwin
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
King & Spalding
KPMG US
Lakers Youth Foundation
LeadersUp
Lendistry
Lionsgate
Los Angeles Department of Water and
Power
Los Angeles Sentinel
Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board
Los Angeles World Airports
NBCUniversal
NFL Players Association
Noel Massie for Annenberg Foundation
Sheppard Mullin LLC
Smidt Foundation
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Stasia Washington
Stocker Street Creative
Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, LA County
Board of Supervisors District 2
The Africa Channel
The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation
Torrey Pines Bank
Union Bank
Universal Music Group
US Bank