HONORS
Lucia Kaiser receives the Italian Cultural Institute's "Callas Tribute Prize" 2025 in New York City
On March 6, 2025, at the Italian Cultural Institute, in New York City, producer, two-time Emmy Award-winning producer, philanthropist, and speaker Lucia Kaiser was honored as one of the recipients of the Callas Tribute Prize. This honor which was conceived by Dante Mariti and produced by Melos International, after its first 2019 edition, is a special tribute to the legendary opera singer Maria Callas and to Pier Paolo Pasolini, Italian writer, filmmaker, poet, playwright, and intellectual. The Callas Tribute Prize event salutes the arts, music, theatre, fashion and awards. The great story of love and friendship between Callas and Pasolini will come to life through poems and letters readings. Various individuals who have made significant contributions in their field of endeavor, including opera singers who follow Callas's love for performing Italian opera music, are awarded the Callas Tribute Prize in memory of the woman who promoted Italian Opera in the world.
Lucia Kaiser website: iamluciakaiser.com
- Film by David O. White 03/06/2025
Ellis Island Medal of Honor - May 12, 2023
Lucia Kaiser receives the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, at Ellis Island, on May 12, 2023. Her family immigrated from Italy and she went on to become an achiever, breaking ground for women in the entertainment industry, and has been involved in promoting youth incentive programs and speaking out against human trafficking.
Photos show Lucia receiving her Ellis Island Honors Medal. She also takes time for a photo with fellow recipient, Liev Schreiber.
"EIHS is proud to kick off our 2023 ceremony with the announcement of honorees names". (See the list of l the honorees for this year, on the event webpage link, below).
Click on the arrow symbols at the sides of the photo below to see the rest of the images in the photo gallery.
A.F.I. World Peace Initiative Lifetime Achievement Award at Cannes Film Festival for Contribution to Film, TV & Humanitarian -
Lucia Kaiser received a "Lifetime Achievement" Award during the Cannes Film Festival, on July 13, 2021, to honor her for breaking down barriers for women thoughout her entire life. (This is the highest honour from the organization and was approved by HRH Princess Angelique Ademiposi Monet and Honorary Board Members - www.afiwpi.org)
(July 13, 2021)
This video includes two videos that were used in honoring Lucia - a video clip montage of photos of Lucia with various celebrities, and Lucia's wonderful acceptance speech, given virtually.
The Lucia Kaiser Purse -
In December of 2020, the beautiful model/designer Avadora Mimouni created one of her elegant purses in honor of Lucia Kaiser. Her designs reflect the personality and heart of their namesake and this one definitely reflects Lucia. See more on Avadora's webpage, at this link: avadoramimounicollection.com/2020/12/06/the-lucia-kaiser-purse-by-avadora-mimouni/
Evolutionist Award for Lifetime Achievement Award for Philanthropy and Leadership in Pioneering Women in the Business Entertainment Industry -
"Once Upon a Runway - a Toy Story" charity gala at F.A.O. Schwartz to raise money for St. Jude's Research Hospital, was presented by the Kiss The Monkeys and Kiss organization (Alexander Harris and Raquel Sanchez) and Heritage India Fashions. The event was hosted by Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg Lippe and Jennifer Murphy, with a fashion show presented by Prashant Goyal, a silent auction curated by Marina Dojchinov. Lucia Kaiser was honored with the Evolutionist Award for Lifetime Achievement Award for Philanthropy and Leadership in Pioneering Women in the Business Entertainment Industry. - (January 2020) - (Video by Cecilia Rod)
GEM Lifetime Achievement Humanitarian Award -
Dr. Queen Blessing Itua and her extraordinary organization GEM (Global Empowerment Movement) honored Lucia Kaiser with their Lifetime Achievement Humanitarian Award, at The UN. The organization is doing amazing work empowering women and bringing worldwide awareness to human trafficking. (March 15, 2019)
Rep. Karen Bennett, Lucia Kaiser, Dr. Queen Blessing Itua, Dr. Hajo Sani (Senior Special Assistant to the Wife of the President of Nigeria), Haneefa Adamu (Special Assistant to the Permanent Observer at African Union Mission to the United Nations) , Vincent Lynn, Joana Vargas, - Photography by Patrick Cashin
HBO Legacy Award -
Honoring Lucia for her role as President of Bruce Lee's Film Company in Hong Kong.
Click on the link below to see the red carpet interview with Bowtie Benn.
(provided by Demetrius Angelo, Founder/Executive Producer, Urban Action and Showcase Expo - Sponsored by the HBO Cinemax brand). (November 2018)
The World Chinese Culture and Arts Foundation's Spirit and Cultural Harmony Award -
Lucia was honored for being the only female President of Bruce Lee's Film Company in Hong Kong for two years. At the event were Lucia's friend, champion fighter Maurepaz Auguste "Mambo King", and Angela Mao, and Jimmy Chiever. (November 2017)
Lifetime Achievement - Paying It Forward Award -
Lucia was honored with this award at The Yale Club, in Manhattan. Lucia's friend Leslie Uggams was a fellow honoree, seen in the photo with her husband Grahame, Lucia, and Mark Morris. This tribute presented Lucia with a "Tribute Journal" with writings from friends from career and life such as Tony Bennett, Quincy Jones, Dionne Warwick, Desmond Child, Rita Cosby and her husband Tomaczek Bednarek, and Lance Bass - (June 2016)
Pioneer of the Arts Awards Ceremony -
Lucia Kaiser is given the Riant Theatre's Pioneer of the Arts Award for Outstanding Achievement and Excellence in Entertainment. The presenter was the wonderful Geoffrey Holder. (August 2009)
