ABOUT THE AWARD
Steven Cohen wasn’t a celebrity. He wasn’t well known. He wasn’t someone you would have read about in the pages of a magazine. However, he was famous to those who knew him. Steven Cohen was a wonderful and devoted father and husband, a caring son and brother, a great friend, a talented businessman and a passionate athlete.
He was a genuine individual who lived his daily life with compassion, integrity and spirit. He endeavored to be the best at whatever lay before him, but overall, he treasured his time spent with his family and friends doing those activities he loved most. The sudden and tragic loss of Steven Cohen changed the way his friends, family and community viewed life and served as a
call to action.
THE STEVEN S. COHEN HUMANITARIAN AWARD
Named for the man whose sudden death transformed a community, this award has been established to recognize individuals who effect change within their communities and demonstrate a commitment to the betterment of humankind. The Heart Foundation believes that these special individuals embody the spirit of Steven Cohen and deserve to be honored with the award that bears his name.
The exquisite crystal award is provided by Moser.
Honoree:
Mike Meldman
P.K. is a gifted clinician, a brilliant researcher and a world-renowned cardiologist. He spends his
days engaging in life-saving research that will change medical history, sharing his wisdom with
the next generation of medical professionals, and healing the hearts of his patients in both physical and metaphorical ways…
Kirk and Anne Douglas were born a world apart – Kirk in Amsterdam, New York, and Anne in
Hannover, Germany. Kirk, the son of illiterate Jewish-Russian immigrants whose birth name is
Issur Danielovitch, was driven to leave behind the poverty of his hometown…
The name Wolfgang Puck is synonymous with the best of restaurant hospitality and the ultimate in all aspects of the culinary arts. The famous chef has built an empire that encompasses three separate Wolfgang Puck entities: Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group, Wolfgang Puck Catering and Wolfgang Puck Worldwide, Inc. …
Norman Brokaw’s career as a long-time talent agent and Chairman of the William Morris Agency (now William Morris Endeavor) spanned the evolutions of entertainment. Behind his legendary success was an unshakeable optimism that compelled him to look beyond limits…
Imagine a world without Diana Ross & the Supremes, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Stevie Wonder, the Temptations, the Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson & the Jackson 5, Lionel Richie & the Commodores, the Marvelettes, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas…
The Heart Foundation is honored to have presented the inaugural Steven S. Cohen Humanitarian Award to Marshall S. Ezralow, a man who has inspired his friends, his profession and his community through his generous acts of philanthropy, leadership and hope…
*deceased
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