Chris Paul of the Los Angeles Clippers was named Sports Humanitarian of the Year.
The award recognizes his efforts in using the power of sports to make a positive impact on society.
What happened?
The second annual Sports Humanitarian of the Year Awards took place in Los Angeles.
The event was hosted by Laila Ali, and it celebrated those who have used sports to make a difference.
Chris Paul's foundation has helped open a newly refurbished Boys & Girls Club in Watts.
Why it matters for Chris Paul
Through his Chris Paul Family Foundation, he has melded education, sports, and community.
The foundation has made a $1 million commitment to Boys & Girls Clubs across the country.
This commitment has helped provide opportunities for young people to engage in sports and education.
What comes next?
The NBA was honored with the first League Humanitarian Leadership Award for driving social impact.
NBA Cares celebrated its 10th anniversary last year, and it continues to make a positive impact.
The San Francisco Giants won the Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year award for their Junior Giants program.
The program has helped put an end to the cycle of violence in impoverished areas.
It has also helped build life skills using the power of sports, with 76 percent of participants engaged in more physical activity.
And 64 percent of participants have read more, with 89 percent saying their confidence was improved.
The program has also helped 86 percent of participants know what to say or do about bullying.
The Stuart Scott ENSPIRE Award was presented to tennis legend Billie Jean King, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, and the 2015 University of Missouri football team.
These individuals have taken risks and used innovative approaches to help the disadvantaged through sports.
So the awards ceremony was a celebration of the positive impact of sports on society.
But it also highlighted the need for continued efforts to make a difference.
The Chris Paul Family Foundation will continue to work towards making a positive impact.
And the NBA will continue to drive social impact through its programs.
The San Francisco Giants will also continue to work towards building life skills in impoverished areas.
The awards ceremony was a reminder that sports can be a powerful tool for making a positive impact.
It was hosted by Laila Ali, and it featured a number of awards and recognitions.
The event took place in Los Angeles, and it was a celebration of the power of sports.
The Chris Paul Family Foundation has made a significant commitment to Boys & Girls Clubs.
And the NBA has made a significant impact through its NBA Cares program.
The San Francisco Giants have also made a significant impact through their Junior Giants program.
The awards ceremony was a reminder that there is still much work to be done.
But it also highlighted the positive impact that sports can have on society.
The Chris Paul Family Foundation will continue to work towards making a difference.
And the NBA and the San Francisco Giants will also continue to work towards making a positive impact.