United Friends of the Children's Brass Ring Award Gala held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel

Brass Ring Awards Dinner

Honoring individuals whose humanitarianism and commitment have put opportunity within the reach of children.

Since 1999, this event has recognized members of our community who have spent significant energy and resources to help those less fortunate.

Brass Ring has raised over $9 million dollars to help support the foster youth in UFC's programs.

Past Events

UFC celebrates 30th Anniversary and raises nearly $ 1.2 million from Brass Ring Awards Dinner

Over 500 guests enjoyed an evening at the Beverly Hilton Hotel to pay tribute to two remarkable women, Maria Shriver and Carol Oughton Biondi. UFC Board Member, Erin Mulcahy Stein, presented her long-time friend Maria Shriver with the Brass Ring Award.

Brass Ring Art Reception

UFC College Readiness Program youth, board members and supporters gathered for a reception at the home of Alécia and Robert Seidler to view artwork created by College Readiness Program participants. The eight pieces will be auctioned off at UFC's Brass Ring Awards Dinner on April 16.

Save the Date

Brass RIng 2010

May 4, 2010 - The Beverly Hilton

Honoring Julie Chen and Leslie Moonves
Nancy M. Daly Founder's Award Presented to
Erin Mulcahy Stein

Julie Chen, Leslie Moonves, Erin Mulcahy Stein

Special Performance by Seal

For more information, or to become a
Dinner Co-Chair, please contact Emily Larson.

Sponsors / Supporters

DINNER CHAIRS

Carole Bayer Sager + Bob Daly
Linda + Jerry Bruckheimer
Bobby, Brian + Linda Daly
Wendy + Barry Meyer
Cheryl + Haim Saban

DINNER CO-CHAIRS

Colleen + Bradley Bell
Maria + Bill Bell
Carol + Frank Biondi
Glenn Gordon Caron
CBS
Dona + Gordy Crawford
Jane + Michael Eisner
Entertainment Industry Foundation
Marianna + David Fisher
Marilyn + Jeffrey Katzenberg
Nathalie + Maurice Marciano
Richard Merkin, M.D.
Margie + Jerry Perenchio
Lynda + Stewart Resnick
Jane + Terry Semel
Karyn + Joel Silver
Village Roadshow Limited
Warner Bros.
Marilyn + John Wells

Past Honorees

First Lady Maria Shriver, Carol Oughton Biondi (received inaugural Founder's Award) 2009
Linda Daly, Lynda + Stewart Resnick 2007
Wendy + Barry Meyer 2005
Eli Broad, Nancy Daly 2003
Kelly + Robert Day, Richard Riordan, Sandra Rudnick 2001
Carol + Frank Biondi, Ted Forstmann 1999

In the News

Brass Ring

Maria Shriver Gets Special Honor
The Insider - April 17, 2009

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Brass Ring

Maria Shriver Honored for Helping Kids
ET News - April 17, 2009

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Brass Ring

The Beverly Hilton Grand Ballroom
Coverage of Brass Ring '07 - Beverly Hills 90210 Magazine - June, 2007

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