Champion of Children Award
On Tuesday 29 April 2014, H.S.H. Princess Charlene of Monaco received the "Champion of Children Award" for Her commitment to children at the 26th Annual Spring Luncheon organised by The Colleagues at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles.She was presented with the award by the Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon during the event which was hosted by the actress and model, Angie Harmon.
Created in 1950, The Colleagues is an association of women helping to combat child abuse. Over the years the award has been presented to individuals including Nancy Reagan, Betty Ford and Audrey Hepburn.
The proceeds from the luncheon went to the Children's Institute Inc. which takes care of over 20,000 children in the Los Angeles area.