Kerry Washington was the special guest at the 2016 Ambassadors for Humanity gala honoring Mellody Hobson and George Lucas.

USC President C. L. Max Nikias speaking at the 2016 Ambassadors for Humanity gala honoring Mellody Hobson and George Lucas.

Steven Spielberg, founder of USC Shoah Foundation, introducing the 2016 Ambassador for Humanity award honorees Mellody Hobson and George Lucas.

George Lucas accepting his Ambassador for Humanity award at the 2016 gala held in Los Angeles.

Mellody Hobson's acceptance speech at the 2016 Ambassadors for Humanity gala, held in Los Angeles on December 8, 2016.