About the Media Awards
The Media Awards draws over 600 Muslim Americans, entertainment industry executives, public officials as well as civic and interfaith leaders to celebrate achievements in bridging the arts with activism and social change.
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The Muslim Public Affairs Council today announced that it will hold its 18th Annual Media Awards Gala Dinner on Saturday, April 25 at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles, CA.
Each year, MPAC honors "voices of courage and conscience" who use art and media to create enriching and humanizing portrayals of Islam and Muslims, and to promote social justice issues.
"The ability of the artist to conjure emotion, challenge deeply held ideas, and inspire thought and action are unmatchable," said MPAC Executive Director Salam Al-Marayati. "We are thrilled to be able to recognize talented and inspirational voices for bringing humanizing and multi-dimensional portrayals of Muslims to millions of television and film viewers."
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Past Honorees
Since 1991, MPAC's Media Award has honored artists, actors, authors, and activists for their artistic contributions to promoting diversity and inspiring action. Past recipients include:
- Producer Lawrence Bender for "An Inconvenient Truth"
- Co-creator David Guarascio & Moses Port for the CW sitcom "Aliens in America"
- Producer Omar Amanat for "The Visitor" and "Darfur Now"
- Junoon co-founder and U.N. Goodwill Ambassador Salman Ahmad
- Alec Baldwin for his outspoken support for civil liberties post-9/11
- Michael Moore for his documentary "Bowling for Columbine"
- Warner Brothers & Section Eight Productions for "Syriana"
- Morgan Spurlock for "Where in the World is Osama bin Laden" and the FX show "30 Days"
- Warner Independent Pictures and director Hany Abu-Assad for "Paradise Now"
- Warner Brothers for "Three Kings"
- Spike Lee for "Malcolm X"
MPAC Hollywood Bureau
MPAC's Hollywood Bureau serves as a resource and ally to television networks, film studios, screenwriters and the creative community at large. Our Hollywood Liaison regularly provides expertise and consultation in order to enhance accuracy and sensitivity of portrayals related to Islam, Muslims and socio-political issues. Recent projects have included Disney's upcoming "Prince of Persia" and the CW sitcom "Aliens in America."
About MPAC
Founded in 1988, the Muslim Public Affairs Council is an American institution which informs and shapes public opinion and policy by serving as a trusted resource to decision makers in government, media and policy institutions. MPAC is also committed to developing leaders with the purpose of enhancing the political and civic participation of Muslim Americans.