TORONTO (CelebrityAccess) — The Canadian Nation Music Affiliation introduced that singer-songwriter Lindsay Ell has been chosen because the 2024 recipient of the Gary Slaight Music Humanitarian Award.
The award, which acknowledges a person or occasion for an impressive contribution of time and vitality to worthy humanitarian causes, can be introduced to Ell for her achievements with The Make You Motion charitable fund, alongside along with her advocacy work and assist for the survivors of sexual assault and the LGBTQ2SIA+ neighborhood.
“I believe one of the vital essential tasks of artists is to make use of their platforms for good, to do every little thing they’ll to vary the world or at the least make it higher for these whose voices aren’t all the time heard,” mentioned Ell. “I’m so happy with what we’ve got completed by way of The Make You Motion and know that that is only the start. Thanks to each The Slaight Household and the CCMA for uplifting this neighborhood to dig deep and assist the place we will with the creation of this award. I promise to proceed this work with each ardour and dedication.”
“Lindsay Ell’s outstanding contributions to enhancing the lives of numerous people each in Canada and all over the world is commendable,” shares Gary Slaight, President and CEO of The Slaight Household Basis. “The Slaight Household Basis has all the time prioritized giving again to these in want as a elementary human accountability, and we wholeheartedly assist Lindsay’s dedication to this mission. Her excellent work with The Make You Motion and different charitable organizations really deserves this Humanitarian Award, and I lengthen my heartfelt congratulations to her.”
After revealing her personal sexual assault in 2020, Ell launched The Make You Motion, a charitable fund devoted to elevating cash for help organizations offering assist for disenfranchised youth, specializing in survivors of sexual assault and home abuse.
She’s additionally a long-time supporter of the Nashville Sexual Assault Middle, together with the group’s Protected Tracks Bystander Intervention Coaching program, launched in 2023 and designed particularly for the music trade.
Ell was additionally acknowledged for her work with the CMA Basis as an Artist Ambassador, ACM Lifting Lives, Notes for Notes and St. Jude, particularly the hospital’s St. Jude Nation Cares program.
“Lindsay’s braveness in sharing her personal story to assist others is actually inspiring,” says Amy Jeninga, President, CCMA. “She constantly makes use of her platform to advocate for these in want, and her dedication to creating a optimistic change on the earth makes her extremely deserving of this honor. We look ahead to celebrating her and her wonderful work in Edmonton this September.”
The award can be introduced to Ell throughout a personal occasion throughout Canada’s Nation Music Week 2024, which takes place in Edmonton from September 11-14, 2024.
