25 Nov 05

by: UNICEF
Quincy Jones, a man who has reached more musical milestones than virtually anyone in recent history, will receive UNICEF's Spirit of Compassion Award at the second annual UNICEF Snowflake Ball, presented by Baccarat, in New York City.

Jones will receive the award for his role as a lifelong activist and philanthropist.

Jones has devoted much of the past 30 years to humanitarian causes. He believes that every child deserves an equal opportunity to grow to their full potential. To that end, he founded the Quincy Jones Listen Up Foundation in 1991, which supports programs that meet the healthcare and educational needs of children, and works to bridge the gap between privilege and poverty for young people around the world.

As producer and conductor of the historic "We Are The World" recording (the best-selling single of all time), Quincy Jones stands as one of the most successful and admired creative artist/executives in the entertainment industry. Jones has been awarded virtually every accolade imaginable: an Emmy, seven Oscar nominations, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, 27 Grammy Awards, N.A.R.A.S.' prestigious Trustee's Award and the Grammy Living Legend Award. He has received the most Grammy nominations of all time, with a total of 79. In 1990, France recognized Jones with its most distinguished title, the Legion d'Honneur, as well as the Ministry of Culture's Distinguished Arts and Letters Award.

UNICEF will celebrate the second annual Snowflake Ball, presented by Baccarat, to benefit the organization's efforts to ensure the health, education, equality and protection of every child. UNICEF supporter Bryant Gumbel will host the black tie fundraiser for the second year in a row. The event will be held on November 28, 2005 at the Waldorf-Astoria.