SOS is extremely proud of its premier fundraising event, the ELLA Award, named for its first recipient, Ella Fitzgerald in 1989. ELLA honorees are carefully chosen for their contribution to the music world and for their dedicated efforts to benefit the community and worldwide humanitarian causes.

On June 1, 2010, SOS presented Natalie Cole with the 19th ELLA Award at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills, CA. Pictured from left to right are: Monical Mancini, Jerry F. Sharell, Natalie Cole, Ginny Mancini, Bob Fead, Ledisi, and Dave Koz. Also honored were Billie Barnum with the first Voice Award and Doris Day with the first Legend Award.

Previous Recipients – Frank Sinatra (1990), Tony Martin (1992), Peggy Lee (1994), Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme (1995), Lena Horne (1997), Rosemary Clooney (1998), Joe Williams (1999), Tony Bennett (2000), Julie Andrews (2001), Plácido Domingo (2002), Barry Manilow (2003), Celine Dion (2004), Elton John (2005), Johnny Mathis (2006), Gladys Knight (2007), Andy Williams (2008), and Herb Alpert and Lani Hall (2009).

The ELLA offers a unique opportunity for individuals and corporations to support SOS and attend a high-profile evening. There are various ways to participate and we encourage you to contact SOS at 818.995.7100 for more information.

19th ELLA honoring Natalie Cole in Beverly Hills, CA

Natalie Cole	Billie Barnum	Macy Gray
Gladys Knight	Louie Cruz Beltran	Nikki Yanofsky
Patti Austin & James Ingram	Natalie & Babyface	Dave Koz