Inspiration Awards

Inspiration Awards. One event. Two cities.

Inspiration Awards - Los Angeles

Friday, September 20 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PT

Location: Skirball Cultural Center - 2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049

This lunchtime fête is not-to-be-missed! Beginning with a red-carpet reception, guests will enjoy connecting and celebrating the impact of Step Up mentorship over a light lunch. Experience brand lounges hosted by our event partners and hear from girls and mentors involved with Step Up mentorship. Then, join us in honoring the women and girls who inspire us to define and pursue our dreams of success.

Attire: luncheon chic – especially shades of navy, orange or white

Inspiration Awards – Chicago

Wednesday, November 13 | 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. CT

Location: Morgan MFG - 401 N Morgan St Suite #100, Chicago, IL 60642

Join us for an evening soiree designed to inspire! Sips and snacks will be served as guests connect with fellow thought leaders and celebrate the impact of Step Up mentorship. Experience brand lounges hosted by our event partners and hear from girls and mentors involved with Step Up. Then, join us in honoring the women and girls who inspire us to define and pursue our dreams of success.

Attire: cocktail or business - especially shades of navy, orange or white

Why Support Mentorship?

Offering support and mentorship for girls has never been more urgent. In early 2023, the CDC reported that today’s teen girls are experiencing sadness, violence and trauma at record levels-and at double the rate of boys. The report also underscored the important role mentors can play in offering support. When you purchase a ticket or commit to sponsor Inspiration Awards, you are directly supporting mentorship for Step Up girls and young women.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

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Host a Brand Lounge

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Platinum Paths Sponsors

Benefit Cosmetics
Kérastase
MJK Foundation

2023 Host Committee

Tatyana Ali
actor + advocate
Damisola Balogun
industrial engineer + creator
Julie Bowen
actor + advocate
Linda Cardellini
actor + advocate
Lacey Chabert
actor + advocate
Liz Dennery
founder + CEO, SheBrand
past chair, Step Up Western Region Board
Chris Han
digital creator
Christen Harper
model, advocate + Step Up mentor
Meagan Holder
actor + advocate
Ashley Jones
actor + advocate
Sanaa Lathan
actor + advocate
Mychala Faith Lee
actor + advocate
photo: Abe Bermudez
Melanie Barr Levey
CEO, She Built It®
past chair, Step Up Western Region Board,
+ past National Board member
Melanie Liburd
actor + advocate
Sheryl Luke
digital creator
Dawn McCoy
TV host and founder, Loving Way Foundation
Dania Ramirez
actor + advocate
Elisabeth Röhm
actor, director, and founder, The Respect Project
Elena Satine
actor + advocate
Rhea Seehorn
actor
Lilliana Vazquez
style exert + TV host
May Yeung
wellness/yoga instructor + jewelry designer
past member, Step Up Western Region Board