2024 FREEDOM

AWARDS

HONORING

BISHOP DONNA LYNNE HUBBARD

SURVIVOR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WOMAN AT THE WELL TRANSITION CENTER

BIOGRAPHY

PATRICK PACIOUS

PRESIDENT & CEO OF CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL

BIOGRAPHY & INTERVIEW

SAINT IGNATIUS SCHOOL

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PACT’s 2024 Freedom Awards: Child Protection Cannot Wait

The 2024 Freedom Awards have officially come to a close! We are so grateful to everyone who attended our second Freedom Awards as PACT (formerly known as ECPAT-USA). The energy and excitement in the room was palpable, and the stories shared will be remembered for a lifetime.

We are indebted to everyone who showed up to share in our vision, building a world in which no child is ever bought, sold, or used for sex.

JACKIE SHAPIRO

PACT EMERITUS COUNCIL, VP OF THE THADHANI FOUNDATION

BIOGRAPHY

& INTERVIEW

2024 BENEFIT KEYNOTE SPEAKER

We are thrilled to announce Jess Dannhauser as the Keynote Speaker for this year Freedom Award Benefit. Jess Dannhauser is the Commissioner of the NYC Administration for Children's Services (ACS). Commissioner Dannhauser was appointed by Mayor Eric Adams in 2022 to help lead a more upstream approach to supporting New York families. Read more about his commitment and dedication for the protection of the most vulnerable women, men and children in New York City.

2024 BENEFIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Carol Smolenski • Johna • Johnson • Laura Chen • Marion Lear Swaybill • Rita Fishman • William "Bill" Gorin

PHOTO GALLERY

Photo Credit: Jenna Bascom Photography

THE 2024 FREEDOM AWARDS WERE MADE POSSIBLE THANKS TO:

PLATINUM SPONSORS

Hard Rock International & Seminole Gaming

GOLD SPONSORS

American Airlines & British Airways • Choice Hotels • Delta Airlines • MGM Resorts International • Donna and Marvin Schwartz Foundation

SILVER SPONSORS

Associated Luxury Hotels International

FRIEND SPONSORS

American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) • AHLA Foundation • Empire CLS • Hilton • Kirkland & Ellis LLP • Lori L. Cohen • Metropolitan Park • Robert and Jacqueline Shapiro • Sidley Austin • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

PATRON SPONSORS

John Betak • Carlson • Ecolab • Maritz • The Mulchand & Parpati Foundation • Northwell Health • PriceWaterhouseCooper (PWC) • Rabbi Shira Milgrom and Dr. David Elcott

IN-KIND SPONSORS:

The Atlantis Bahamas • The Brooklyn Nets • Clean AF • Faiza Wine • Hyatt Hotels and Andaz West Hollywood • John Mark Fones • Marion Swaybill • Oriental Trading Company • The New York Giants • The New York Jets • The New York Mets • Patagonia • Pinhook Bourbon • Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood • Tierra Farm • Total Wine & More • UP Zürich • Wegmans • Wernecke Coaching