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.
Events and participants are subject to change.
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

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

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

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

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
List current as of November 2024
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