The CCAs celebrate and honor the world’s most inspiring and impactful creators — fierce innovators as we like to call them. The honorees are unique in transcending fields and industries — spanning the arts, sciences, technology, and education. The awards show inspires and entertains, while promoting creativity’s critical role throughout our communities, economy, and society.
All proceeds from the CCAs, our main fundraiser, fund the delivery of our flagship Learn with Creative Confidence curriculum to schools and after-school programs across the country.
VIDEO PORTRAITS OF PAST HONOREES
Carla Zakhem-Hassan
Authentic Leadership
For consistently bringing her whole self and style to her professional and personal lives, and sticking to what’s authentic even in the face of pressures to stray from that core. View Carla’s acceptance speech, presented by Gary Vaynerchuk, here.
Johnny Weir
Intuitive Icon
For fearlessly embracing his identity, breaking down barriers and challenging stereotypes in the sports world. View Johnny’s acceptance speech, presented by Britt Stewart, here.
Martin Schoeller
Curious Photography
For his curiosity to understand the stories behind the eyes and expressions of his portrait subjects. View Martin’s acceptance speech, presented by Jeff Koons, here.
KARA SWISHER
AUTHENTIC JOURNALISM
For her sharp wit and no-nonsense approach to journalism. View Kara’s acceptance speech here.
ANGELA ZEPEDA
INTUITIVE LEADERSHIP
For an impressive marketing career built on consumer-centric campaigns.
GRIMANESA AMORÓS
INSPIRED ILLUMINATION
For her inspired use of light to create immersive monumental sculptures.