
Henry Winkler was honored for his work as an advocate for stroke victims Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Tony Danza was honored after spending a year teaching 10th-grade English in Philadelphia. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Joy Behar, who with her daughter, Eve Behar Scotti, was recognized for her work raising awareness about heart attacks in women. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

The scene at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

The night’s honorees with host Jane Pauley (second from left). Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

All of the night’s honorees, including Maya Angelou (sitting). Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Henry Winkler, Elizabeth Warren and Tony Danza Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Maya Angelou, winner of the Andrus Award, treated guests to a reading of a poem written especially for the occasion. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Joy Behar receiving her award. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Former Today Show host Jane Pauley acted as host and master of ceremonies Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Patrick Swayze’s widow Lisa Niemi Swayze recieved an award for her work raising awareness of pancreatic cancer, the cause of her husband’s death. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Elizabeth Warren (center) with AARP Magazine Editor In Chief Nancy Graham (left) and Jane Pauley (right). Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Winkler addressing the crowd. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson