LOS ANGELES (CelebrityAccess) Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles has announced it will honor Mike Daly at its “Accessories for Success” scholarship luncheon at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, Calif., May 5.
Daly is the producer/songwriter and executive producer of A&R and music publishing at Dinsey Musi Group. Prior to the luncheon, luxury boutique vendors will feature unique accessories and gifts for purchase with a portion of the proceeds donated to BBSLA.
“We are honored to celebrate Mike Daly for his generosity, commitment, and a myriad of contributions to our community,” said BBBSLA CEO Olivia Diaz-Lapham. “Over the past nine years, Mike has been a consistent presence in his Little Brother’s life, helping him find his voice and encouraging him to embrace his full potential, which is the goal of all mentoring relationships Big Brothers and Big Sisters creates.”
“Excellence in Mentoring Award” recipient Mike Daly is the Executive Director of A&R and Music Publishing at the Disney Music Group, which covers Hollywood Records, Buena Vista Records, Walt Disney Records and Disney Music Publishing. Daly is celebrating his ninth match anniversary with his Little Brother Jonathan at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles. As a BBBSLA Board Member, Mike Daly helps create opportunities for the 1700+ children the organization serves throughout Los Angeles. He also serves as a mentor for the Techstars Music Accelerator Program. Daly is an accomplished producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He has worked with artists such as Jason Mraz, Lana Del Rey, Imagine Dragons, and Young the Giant. Daly has spoken as a panelist at the South by Southwest Festival and has appeared on numerous television programs including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Good Morning America, and Regis and Kelly, and also performed at Austin City Limits.
“For the past nine years, my life has been enriched by my dear friend and little brother, Jonathan,” said honoree Mike Daly. “Receiving this award for our work together is truly humbling. It’s an honor that I share with Jonathan, the incredible men and women of BBBSLA, as well as my fellow Big Brothers and Big Sisters; whose commitment to the youth of our city is nothing short of inspiring. As Winston Churchill once said, ‘We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.'”
