Men Stopping Violence Annual Awards Dinner

Annual Dinner Overview

The Men Stopping Violence Annual Awards Dinner recognizes individuals who are leaders in seeking safety and justice for women. It is the primary annual fund-raising activity for Men Stopping Violence.

The Dinner is a time when we pause to acknowledge our work and the work of others who are committed to this cause and it is an opportunity to share something of ourselves with the allies who have stood with us.

Although the Dinner began as a way to raise money, it also serves as a connecting point for men and women who are building a community of allies and supporters. The Dinner attracts people who want to help sustain Men Stopping Violence and join us in providing information, tools, and strategies for building safer communities for women and girls.

About the Awards

The Kathleen Carlin Justice Seekers Award

Award Recipient Pearl Cleage Best selling author, poet and playwright

This award, named for the founding executive director of Men Stopping Violence, is given to someone whose life's work is in the public arena and who has played a key role in the work of ending violence against women and children.

Past recipients of the Kathleen Carlin Justice Seekers Award
2003 - Congressman John Lewis
2004 - Kevin Powell, Writer and Activist
2005 - The Baroness Scotland of Asthal, QC, Attorney General of Great Britain
2006 - Dr. Beverly Guy-Sheftall, Author and Founding Director of the Women's Research and Resource Center at Spelman College
2007 - Eve Ensler, Playwright, Activist and Creator of V-Day
2008 - Natasha Trethewey, Pulitzer Prize-winning Poet
2009 - Judith O'Brien, Attorney, Activist and Community Leader


True Ally Award

Award Recipient Herman "Skip" Mason, Jr. Author, historian and General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.		Award Recipient Tim McGraw Grammy award winner, actor and author

There are true allies in all walks of life; government, business, media, education, and institutions of faith. This award recognizes men of conscience, allies, who use their influence in those communities to advocate for safety, equality, and respect for women and girls.

Past Recipients of the True Ally Award
2005 - Joe Biden, U.S. Senator
2006 - Paul Kivel, Violence-Prevention Educator
2007 - Harold Dawson, Jr., Developer and Civic Leader
2008 - George McKerrow, Jr., Entrepreneur and Philanthropist
2009 - Hill Harper, Award-winning Actor and Author


Dick Bathrick Activist Award

Award Recipient Frank Ostrowski (1930-2010) psychologist and peace activist

The Dick Bathrick Activist Award, inaugurated at last year's Dinner, is given to a man who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in the work to end violence against women. Named for a co-founder of Men Stopping Violence, this award recognizes those men who share his commitment to a safe and just world for women and girls.

Past recipient of the Dick Bathrick Activist Award
2009 - Dr. Rudolph P. Byrd, Author and Scholar-Activist



Annual Awards Dinner
Honoring Pearl Cleage, Herman "Skip" Mason, Jr., Tim McGraw and Frank Ostrowski
Saturday, October 2, 2010 at the Ritz Carlton, Atlanta 6:15 P.M

Sponsorship Opportunities

Platinum Table Sponsor - $10,000
Company logo on all materials including invitations, event press releases, MSV website, and press releases.
Logo on all materials at dinner - program, signage and slide show.
Full-page ad in dinner program (inside cover or back cover).
Recognition from the stage at dinner.
6 Tickets to the VIP reception.
Logo on stand at table.
Table for 10.

Gold Table Sponsor - $5,000
Company logo on select materials including invitations, MSV website.
Logo on all materials at dinner - program, signage and slideshow.
Full-page ad in dinner program.
Recognition from the stage at dinner.
4 Tickets to the VIP reception.
Logo on stand at table.
Table for 10.

Silver Table Sponsor - $3,000
Company name on MSV website.
Company name on materials at dinner - program and slide show.
One-half page ad in dinner program.
Company name on stand at table.
Table for 10.

Bronze Sponsor - $1,500
Name listed in dinner program.
One-fourth-page ad in dinner program.
4 Tickets to Dinner.

Patrons (For individuals only) - $750
Name listed in dinner program.
2 Tickets to the VIP reception.
2 Tickets to Dinner.

Individual Tickets - $225

Individual Table - $2,000
Purchase tickets online by clicking here

Event date and time
October 2
6:15 P.M