Elevate Prize Foundation closes second annual
summit by recognizing the NBA Hall of Famer for his support of
trans rights and joins the Wade Family Foundation in launching
Translatable, a digital platform that will provide a safe
space and resources for trans youth and their
support systems
MIAMI, May 23, 2024
/PRNewswire/ --The Elevate Prize Foundation presented NBA Hall
of Famer and entrepreneur Dwyane
Wade with the Elevate Prize Catalyst Award today in
recognition of his advocacy for the transgender community and for
his work with the Wade Family Foundation, an activation lab that
responds in real time to issues that touch the family's hearts and
minds. Following his acceptance of the award, Dwyane Wade
announced the launch of Translatable, a digital platform that will
serve as a community safe space for trans youth to express
themselves, as well as provide educational tools for their support
systems. He shared that the funds from the award would be dedicated
to the launch and development of the platform.
"I am honored to accept the Elevate Prize
Catalyst Award and share this honor with my daughter, Zaya," said
Dwyane Wade
Wade accepted the award on stage during the Foundation's second
annual Make Good Famous Summit, which gathered activists,
changemakers, leaders, and culture-drivers from across the globe to
discuss paths to spur collective action and create a more just and
equitable world.
"I am honored to accept the Elevate Prize Catalyst Award and
share this honor with my daughter, Zaya, who has served as the
catalyzing force behind Translatable," said Dwyane Wade. "We hope that Translatable provides
our youth with a community to support their growth, mental health,
and well-being, and that this space ignites more conversation
leading to greater understanding and acceptance."
The Elevate Prize Catalyst Award recognizes prominent
individuals who use their influence to inspire social action. To
advance their mission and scale their work, recipients receive
$250,000 in unrestricted funding, as
well as valuable development resources and partnership
opportunities. Past recipients of the Elevate Prize Catalyst Award
include Michael J. Fox, Matt Damon, and Malala
Yousafzai – among others.
"We are honored to present this award to Dwyane Wade and support him and the Wade Family
Foundation with the launch of Translatable. Dwyane's tireless
dedication to the trans community and racial justice has
illuminated the path toward a more inclusive future," said Carolina
García Jayaram, CEO of the Elevate Prize Foundation. "By bravely
confronting societal norms and advocating for change, Dwyane has
not only reshaped perceptions but also inspired countless
individuals to be more supportive and to embrace authenticity.
Moreover, we commend his decision to announce Translatable in
Florida – a place where many might
feel a sense of exclusion."
Wade introduced Translatable on-stage during the closing session
of the Make Good Famous Summit, in line with the gathering's
theme of "Powering Community Through Culture." The session was
moderated by stand-up comedian, writer, and actress Phoebe Robinson, well-known for co-creating
and co-starring in the hit podcast turned HBO series "2 Dope
Queens." Wade shared with Robinson that Translatable will focus on
communities of color, help center the most marginalized and
emphasize the importance of parents and family. Translatable will
also feature community contributions across a variety of mediums,
including short stories, artwork and poetry.
Other key speakers at the Summit included Brendan Vaughan, Editor-in-Chief of Fast
Company; Edgar Villanueva,
Founder and CEO of the Decolonizing Wealth Project; Rebecca Fishman-Lipsey, President and CEO of The
Miami Foundation; Wawa Gatheru,
Founder and CEO, Black Girl Environmentalist; and Sepideh Moafi, actress and activist.
Additionally, the Summit gathered winners of the Elevate Prize,
which recognizes and awards rising activists and social
entrepreneurs with resources to raise visibility of their work and
multiply their impact to "Make Good Famous." The Elevate Prize
winners were also joined by the 2023 Top 10 CNN Heroes, including
the 2023 CNN Hero of the Year and Elevate Prize winner Dr.
Kwane Stewart of Project Street Vet.
Winners of the Elevate Prize GET LOUD Award also participated
at the event, representing community-based organizations across the
globe championing change who were nominated by the @elevateprize
Instagram community for the monthly prize – $25K in unrestricted funding to further their
mission and impact.
About The Elevate Prize Foundation
Founded in 2019 by
businessman and philanthropist Joseph
Deitch, the Elevate Prize Foundation is a global
non-profit that empowers social entrepreneurs and activists by
providing them with the resources they need to amplify their
impact. The Foundation's signature program is its annual Elevate
Prize, which is awarded to 10 or more global leaders tackling
pressing issues in innovative ways. The Elevate Prize Catalyst
Award, another one of the Foundation's programs, recognizes
prominent individuals for their commitment to inspiring global
social action and using their influence for the good of humanity.
In 2022, the Foundation launched the Elevate Prize GET LOUD Award,
a monthly grant to fuel grassroots movements and organizers on the
frontlines committed to collective action and building power among
communities. For more information,
visit www.elevateprize.org and follow @ElevatePrize on
Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
Media Contacts
Erin
Mulholland, 484.753.4384, erin.mulholland@edelman.com
Makena Dingwell, 202.873.3401,
makena.dingwell@edelman.com
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