Make-A-Wish America announces winners of the prestigious Chris Greicius Celebrity Award
PHOENIX, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Make-A-Wish has announced the winners of the coveted Chris Greicius Celebrity Award, given each year to the celebrities, entertainers, athletes, influencers and industry partners who have played a significant role in granting life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Each of this year's winners have demonstrated a remarkable commitment to delivering hope to wish kids and their families when it's needed most.
- Each of this year's winners have demonstrated a remarkable commitment to delivering hope to wish kids and their families when it's needed most.
- The Walt Disney Company: The Walt Disney Company became the first ever recipient of the "Icon Award" a new and elevated tier of recognition under the Chris Greicius Celebrity Award umbrella.
- The award is named after Chris Greicius, the 7-year-old boy whose wish to be a police officer inspired the creation of Make-A-Wish in 1980.
- "Each year, we give thanks and recognize some of our most passionate and dedicated celebrity supporters with the Chris Greicius Celebrity Award," said Leslie Motter, president and CEO, Make-A-Wish America.