Frank A. Bennack, Jr., Chairman and
Maureen J. Reidy, President & CEO 

Invite You to

Monday, May 19, 2025
Cocktail Reception 6:30 pm
Dinner & Program 7:30 pm

Ziegfeld Ballroom
141 West 54 Street, NYC
Cocktail Attire

To purchase tables or tickets, call 212.621.6732 or click below.
Proceeds benefit the Paley Center’s education and preservation initiatives.

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The Paley Honors Award, presented by The Paley Center for Media, is the organization’s highest honor. The Paley Honors recognizes individuals whose groundbreaking achievements in media have consistently set the bar for excellence.

The Paley Center is the world’s leading nonprofit cultural institution dedicated to preserving our media history and exploring media’s powerful shaping influence on culture and society. Proceeds from the Paley Honors support the organization’s educational programs and the ongoing preservation of the Paley Archive.

Joe Tsai

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Joe Tsai is co-founder and Chairman of Alibaba Group. He is the owner of the NBA Brooklyn Nets, 2024 WNBA Champions New York Liberty, and the San Diego Seals and Las Vegas Desert Dogs in the National Lacrosse League. He is also an investor and board member of the Premier Lacrosse League.

Joe and his wife Clara are active philanthropists supporting education, research, economic mobility, and arts and culture. He is a founding board member of The Asian American Foundation (TAAF), a non-profit whose mission is to combat discrimination and support prosperity and representation for Asian Americans.

Joe is a member of Asia Business Council, J.P. Morgan International Council, EXOR Partners Council, and International Advisory Council of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Crystal McCrary

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Crystal is an award-winning filmmaker, NY Times Best Selling author, producer, entrepreneur, mother of three amazing humans, and wife to Ray McGuire.

She began her career practicing entertainment law with Paul Weiss before leaving to pursue a full-time career in writing, producing, and directing.

Since that time, she has published two New York Times Best Selling novels HOMECOURT ADVANTAGE and GOTHAM DIARIES and written the critically acclaimed nonfiction book INSPIRATION: Profiles of Black Women Changing the World which features Michelle Obama, Iman, Venus Williams, Mellody Hobson, Misty Copeland, Mary J. Blige, Marian Wright Edelman, Shonda Rhimes and Thelma Golden as well as several other extraordinary women. She also produced the independent film DIRTY LAUNDRY starring Loretta Devine and Jenifer Lewis which was co-sponsored by the Human Rights Campaign. For six seasons, Crystal served as co-creator/executive producer for the NAACP Image Award-nominated BET series LEADING WOMEN and LEADING MEN which profiled men and women of color who have impacted the world socially, politically, and culturally and included profiles of Dr. Maya Angelou and Wynton Marsalis.

She also co-created, and executive produced the three-part documentary series INSIDE BLACK CULTURE which profiled The Studio Museum in Harlem, Evidence Dance Company and Abyssinian Baptist Church.

Crystal also created, produced, and directed the Nickelodeon Sports series LITTLE BALLERS an LITTLE BALLERS INDIANA.

Additionally, Crystal directed five short films on the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. Most recently, she directed a short film about the life and career of Kenneth Frazier, Executive Chairman and former CEO of Merck, and has also signed on to executive produce an 8- part scripted series on the life of Frederick Douglass and Anna Murray Douglass.

Good Morning America

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Since its debut in 1975 on ABC, Good Morning America has been a cornerstone of morning television, delivering breaking news, insightful interviews, and uplifting stories that shape the day. A pioneer in the industry, GMA seamlessly blends hard-hitting journalism with warmth, entertainment, and human-interest features, making it a cherished daily ritual for millions. With its distinguished, Emmy-award winning anchor team—Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos, and Michael Strahan—alongside its legendary past anchors including Diane Sawyer, Charles Gibson, David Hartman, Joan Lunden, Good Morning America has solidified its position as a beloved morning institution. As the show celebrates its 50th anniversary, it continues to evolve while maintaining its reputation as one of the most trusted voices in media.

Wonder Woman

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In 1975, the television series Wonder Woman made its iconic TV debut, changing the way we view heroes and leaving a lasting impact on pop culture. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Lynda Carter’s groundbreaking portrayal, which brought Wonder Woman to life with strength, courage, and compassion in a way that resonated deeply with audiences. Lynda Carter’s performance reshaped television, leaving a lasting mark on media and solidifying Wonder Woman as an enduring symbol of heroism. Her portrayal continues to be celebrated by millions as the ultimate superheroine, embodying empowerment, and inspiring generations of fans. For fifty years, Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman has remained a beloved figure, and the themes in the show have served as a powerful symbol of justice and integrity while empowering women and girls around the world.

The Paley Center for Media Board of Trustees


Chairman

Frank A. Bennack, Jr.
Hearst

 

President & CEO

Maureen J. Reidy

 

Trustees

Omar Abbosh
Pearson

Alfonso de Angoitia
TelevisaUnivision

David Baszucki
Roblox

Brandon Beck
Riot Games

Gary B. Bettman
National Hockey League

Adam Bird
McKinsey & Company

Aryeh B. Bourkoff
LionTree LLC 

Adriana Cisneros 
Cisneros

Cesar Conde
NBCUniversal News Group

Eddy Cue
Apple, Inc.

Kristin A. Dolan
AMC Networks

Cristiana Falcone

Mike Fries
Liberty Global

Don Garber
Major League Soccer

Roger Goodell
National Football League

Judy Hart Angelo

John H. Josephson
SESAC Music Group

Brad Karp
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

Steve King
Publicis Groupe

Robert Kraft
The Kraft Group

Philippe Krakowsky
Interpublic Group

Ynon Kreiz
Mattel, Inc.

Robert Kyncl
Warner Music Group

Jim Lanzone
Yahoo, Inc.

Mark Lazarus
NBCUniversal Media Group

Debra Lee
Leading Women Defined Foundation

Ingrid Lewis-Martin
Chief Advisor to New York City Mayor Eric Adams (Ex-Officio Member)

Robert D. Manfred, Jr.
Major League Baseball

Paulo Marinho
Grupo Globo

Dennis Mathew
Altice USA (Optimum)

Kevin Mayer
Candle Media

Crystal McCrary
Get To Yes Productions

Jonathan Miller
Integrated Media Company

Neal Mohan
YouTube

Daniel L. Mosley
William S. Paley Foundation

Lachlan Murdoch
Fox Corporation

Katherine Oliver
Bloomberg Associates

William C. Paley
2023 LLC

Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry Studios

James Pitaro
ESPN

Marc Pritchard
The Procter & Gamble Company

Arnaud de Puyfontaine
Vivendi

Karthik Rao
Nielsen

Shari Redstone
Paramount Global

Ryan Roslansky
LinkedIn

Faiza J. Saeed
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

Sowmyanarayan Sampath
Verizon

Stanley S. Shuman
Allen & Company LLC

Adam Silver
National Basketball Association

Edward Skyler
Citi

David Solomon
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

Christina Spade
Alexun Advisory

Phil Spencer
Microsoft

Dana Strong
Sky Group

Steven R. Swartz
Hearst

Joseph C. Tsai
Alibaba Group

Maribel Pérez Wadsworth
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation

Andrew Wilson
Electronic Arts

Jennifer C. Witz
Sirius XM Holdings Inc.

David Zaslav
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.

Strauss Zelnick
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.


William S. Paley, Founder

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