The Simon Wiesenthal Center will present its 2026 Humanitarian Award to Skydance co-CEO Ynon Kreiz at its annual tribute dinner in Beverly Hills on Wednesday, November 11, the organization announced.
Kreiz will be recognized for his philanthropic work, including initiatives he led during his eight years as chairman and CEO of Mattel, where he expanded the company's global charitable programs and partnerships with nonprofit organizations. The center also cited his support for education and research at Tel Aviv University.
"At a time when confronting antisemitism demands courage and conviction, Ynon Kreiz leads by example," Simon Wiesenthal Center CEO Jim Berk said.
Kreiz called the award a "deep honor," saying society had a responsibility to "fight hatred and intolerance in every form."
"Even when it seems impossible, we must have the courage to imagine a better future, because without imagining a better future, we cannot hope to create it," he said.
Wiesenthal Center recognizes Bianna Golodryga for her journalism
The center will also present its Jewish Heritage Award to former CNN anchor Bianna Golodryga, recognizing her "accurate, fair, and thoughtful coverage of Jewish issues in turbulent times."
Golodryga previously co-hosted CBS This Morning and worked as a news and finance anchor at Yahoo. Born in Moldova, she immigrated to the United States as a child.
Skydance Chairman and CEO David Ellison, actress Gal Gadot, and Simon Wiesenthal Center trustee Jeffrey Katzenberg will present Kreiz with the award.
Proceeds from the November 11 dinner will support the center's advocacy and educational programs, its Museums of Tolerance and Moriah Media, its storytelling arm.