Points of Light Announces Fourth Annual Awards Celebration Will Recognize José Andrés and Maurice R. "Hank" Greenberg

Staff Report

Monday, October 10th, 2022

Global nonprofit Points of Light announced today it will hold the fourth annual celebration of The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards on October 24, 2022, at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City. Two honorees will be recognized at this year's event: José Andrés, internationally recognized culinary innovator, New York Times bestselling author, educator and humanitarian and Maurice R. "Hank" Greenberg, chairman and CEO of Starr Insurance Companies, chair of The Starr Foundation as well as former chair and CEO of American International Group (AIG).

Former Presidents Jimmy CarterBill ClintonGeorge W. Bush and Barack Obama will once again serve as honorary co-chairs, with Barbara BushJenna Bush HagerLauren Bush LaurenMike and Jacquelyne LoveWendy Stapleton and Andy and Marie Unanue serving as co-chairs for this year's in-person event. The celebration honors the legacy of President George H.W. Bush and the people who demonstrate the transformative power of service and drive significant and sustained impact through their everyday actions.

The evening will feature performances by Grammy Award-winning saxophonist and composer Branford Marsalis with Joey Calderazzo and Ukrainian singer and 2022 Grammy performer Mika Newton.

"We are honored to recognize two incredible individuals who have made an impact in not just the communities where they live and work, but around the world," said Natalye Paquin, president and CEO, Points of Light. "By lending their time, talents and resources to causes that mean the most to them, José Andrés and Hank Greenberg shine as points of light, inspiring us all to take action toward building an inclusive, sustainable and resilient future for all."

Previous honorees include Maria Rose BeldingMarc and Lynne BenioffGarth Brooks; Captain Sir Thomas MooreKhloe ThompsonHamdi Ulukaya; Shreyaa and Esha VenkatHugh EvansFrancine A. Lefrak; and Bryan Stevenson.