Shaquille O'Neal Receives the 2024 Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year Award

Shaquille O’Neal, NBA Hall of Famer and larger-than-life personality, was honored with the Humanitarian of the Year Award for raising millions of dollars for charity and creating pathways for underserved youth through The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation.

“It’s through organizations like the Ali Center and the Boys and Girls Clubs that each of us can find a way to contribute to something greater than ourselves,” O’Neal said. “More than just helping kids stay on the right path, it’s about showing them that they have the power to create change in their communities, their country, and even the world.  By nurturing and empowering young people, we honor Muhammad Ali’s legacy.”

Launched in 2013, the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards (MAHA) were developed to honor Ali’s lifelong humanitarianism and to celebrate a new generation of social changemakers. This year's ceremony took place on Saturday, November 9, 2024.

The annual MAHA ceremony is the Ali Center’s primary fundraiser, with proceeds going to support the Center’s mission-based programs, community events, impactful partnerships, digital content, and museum exhibitions.

Learn more about the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards at https://alicenter.org/our-work/programs/maha/.