Our Annual Lanterns Awards
Every year since 2000, MOSTe honors those who serve as role models in our communities. Inspired by Marian Wright Edelman’s “Lanterns: A Memoir of Mentors,” we celebrate those who share our passion and goals, and whose accomplishments exemplify the qualities, skills, and principles MOSTe seeks to develop in our scholars.
Lanterns Awards 2024
Tickets and sponsorships are now available!
Opportunities to Support Any Time of Year
For sponsorships or more information, please contact Executive Director Nicole Fisher at or 213-537-9157.
View the 2022 Lanterns Photo Gallery below.
Photography by Stacey Adams Photography
Watch our 2021 Lanterns video below.
Previous Sponsors
Previous Lanterns Luncheon Honorees
Beatriz Acevedo
Amber Finch
Dr. Marian Wright Edelman
Lisa Fernandez
Christy Haubegger
Tyra Banks
Dr. Mae Jemison
Myrtle S. Potter
Rosalind Wiseman
Judge Sergio Tapia
Sandra Cisneros
Laila Ali
Whitney Smith
Oral Lee Brown
Faye Washington
Dolores Robinson
Laura Chick
Molly Barker
Erin Gruwell
Deborah Bial
Greg Mortenson
Carla Christofferson
John Prendergast
Dr. Kathy Magliato
Emmanuelle Chriqui
Hill Harper
Shaun Robinson
Jennifer Siebel Newsom
Brenda Villa
Betsy Myers
Jessica Mendoza
Tracy Drain
Joni & Robert Alter
Nicole Duckett Fricke
AJ Mendez
Kim Culmone
Nichol Whiteman
Dr. Yasmin Davidds