The 2015 Looking Ahead Awards will honor leaders in the current and former young performer community on Thursday, December 3rd.
This year the event will be hosted by Disney Channel’s “Austin & Ally” star Calum Worthy, the gala raises awareness and financial support for The Actors Fund’s Looking Ahead Program.
Created in 2003, the program aims to work with youth between the ages of 9 and 18, helping them develop the values, skills and confidence they need to make successful transitions to fulfilling adult lives.
LOS ANGELES – DEC 4: Hilary Swank at The Actors Fund’s Looking Ahead Awards at the Taglyan Complex on December 4, 2014 in Los Angeles, California
The 2015 Looking Ahead Awards honorees are:
Hayden Byerly, Noah Centineo, Maia Mitchell and Cierra Ramirez from ABC Family’s “The Fosters”
The Looking Ahead Award for Social Awareness honoring a current young performer (or cast) who is raising awareness about an important societal issue through a current role
The cast of “The Fosters” will be honored for their distinguished work in raising awareness about adoption, diversity, same-sex parenting and other important issues affecting American families today.
Mario Lopez
The Looking Ahead Award for Community Service honoring a former young performer who exemplifies giving back to the community
Mario Lopez will be recognized for his significant leadership role in the Latino and youth communities, and his advocacy work and support of numerous health, education, immigration and environmental charities. Mario rose to fame as “A.C. Slater” on NBC’s “Saved By The Bell” and is currently the host of “Extra,” 2014 Emmy Winner for Outstanding Entertainment News Program.
Tatyana Ali
The Looking Ahead Award for Education honoring a former young performer who has made education a priority in their life
Tatyana Ali is a Broadway-trained actress, recording artist, producer and graduate of Harvard University where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in African American studies and government. Tatyana is best known to millions worldwide from her role as “Ashley Banks” on NBC’s “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.”
Rose Marie
The Shirley Temple Award honoring an early pioneer for his/her legacy in paving the way for other young performers
A star of stage, screen and television, Rose Marie began her career at the age of 3 and has had one of the longest and most fascinating careers in entertainment history. She starred in some of the earliest talking films and became a household name as the quick-witted comedy writer Sally Rogers on “The Dick Van Dyke Show.”
Photo credit: The Actors Fund’s Looking Ahead Awards
