{"id":173417,"date":"2023-01-09T09:10:10","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T16:10:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inbusinessphx.com\/?p=173417"},"modified":"2023-01-09T09:10:10","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T16:10:10","slug":"mary-louise-parker-to-receive-prestigious-sandra-day-oconnor-lifetime-achievement-award-at-2023-afw-soiree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.inbusinessphx.com\/?p=173417","title":{"rendered":"Mary-Louise Parker to Receive Prestigious Sandra Day O\u2019Connor Lifetime Achievement Award at 2023 AFW Soir\u00e9e"},"content":{"rendered":"

Arizona Foundation for Women<\/a> announces award winning actress and writer Mary-Louise Parker as its 2023 Sandra Day O\u2019Connor Lifetime Achievement Award honoree.<\/p>\n

Parker will receive the Award on the evening of Friday, February 24, 2023 at the Foundation\u2019s annual awards event, the 2023 AFW Soir\u00e9e – A Moonlight Masquerade, held at the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Moonlight Masquerade is co-chaired by Dr. Radha Rishi and Seema Patel.<\/p>\n

AFW is recognizing Parker for her expansive philanthropic and advocacy work in areas such as combatting human trafficking and empowering underserved women and children.<\/p>\n

Her humanitarian efforts in the United States and East Africa have also been recognized by the David Lynch Foundation and the Los Angeles County Commission for Human Rights.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen first introduced to Mary-Louise, I was captivated by her passion for the betterment of women,\u201d said Mesha Davis, AFW CEO. \u201cShe is a true humanitarian. Her work and humility are admirable, and truly exemplify the spirit of this award.\u201d<\/p>\n

Parker is a recipient of two Tony awards, the Emmy, two Golden Globes, the Satellite Award, two Obies and two Lucille Lortel Awards, as well as the Drama Desk, Outer Critics, and Drama League Awards, the Clarence Derwent, and Theatre World Awards and more. She\u2019s appeared extensively on and off Broadway and on television and film for over thirty-five years.<\/p>\n

Parker is widely known for her movie roles in \u201cPrelude to a Kiss\u201d, \u201cGrand Canyon\u201d, \u201cFried Green Tomatoes\u201d, \u201cThe Client\u201d, \u201cA Place for Annie\u201d and \u201cBoys on the Side\u201d to name a few. Her television credits include \u201cThe West Wing\u201d, \u201cAngels in America\u201d, \u201cWeeds\u201d and many more.<\/p>\n

In 2015, Parker released her first book, an autobiography titled \u201cDear Mr. You\u201d, <\/em>where she recounts her life through letters written to men who have informed the person she is today. Her writing has appeared in Esquire, The New York Times, O Magazine, Glamour, Bullett, The Riveter and InStyle.<\/p>\n

Parker shares ties to Arizona, as a graduate of Marcos de Niza High School in Tempe.<\/p>\n

The Sandra Day O\u2019Connor Lifetime Achievement Award is given annually to a woman who has distinguished herself through her leadership and contributions to society through her lifetime achievements, especially for work which benefits women and families. Past honorees include Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O\u2019Connor, Former First Lady Barbara Bush, Billie Jean King, Sally Ride, Ashley Judd, Soledad O\u2019Brien, Gretchen Carlson and Sheila E. to name a few.<\/p>\n

The Soir\u00e9e is AFW\u2019s premier awareness and fundraising event. Attendees will dance, dine and meet inspirational women and men from across Arizona and beyond. Most importantly,\u00a0they will raise funds in support of programs and services that address the Safety, Health and Economic Empowerment of women in Arizona. The money raised will be directed to women\u2019s leadership development, community education, and financial empowerment. The highlight of the event is the\u00a0recognition of three inspiring individuals for their lifetime work benefiting women with the following honors:<\/p>\n