Academy Award-winning actress Geena Davis receives 2024 KPMG Inspire Greatness Award

NEW YORK, JUNE 19 – KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm, presented Geena Davis, Academy Award-Winning actor and Founder & Chair of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, with the 2024 KPMG Inspire Greatness Award at today’s KPMG Women’s Leadership Summit, where she served as the closing keynote speaker.

Geena Davis is an Academy Award-winning actor known for her iconic roles in films such as “The Accidental Tourist”, “Thelma & Louise”, and “A League of Their Own”. She is also a world-class athlete, a member of Mensa, and the Founder and Chair of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media. Davis is a passionate advocate for women and girls, working to increase their representation in media. She has received numerous accolades for her efforts, including an honorary Oscar. Davis is also involved in various organizations and co-founded the Bentonville Film Festival, which champions women and diverse voices in media. She continues to make a significant impact both on and off the screen.

“Geena Davis is a leading actor on the silver screen and has been celebrated over the course of her career for her tremendous achievements and contributions to her industry,” said Paul Knopp, KPMG U.S. Chair and CEO. “We are proud to recognize Geena with the KPMG Inspire Greatness award as she continues to inspire us as an actor and through her efforts to advocate for gender equity and diverse representation in the entertainment industry as the Founder and Chair of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media.”

“I’m honored to receive the KPMG Inspire Greatness Award,” said Davis. “Increasing representation of women is critical across all industries, and all of us can work together to promote greater inclusion in entertainment, business, and beyond.”

Aligned with the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship’s goal of elevating women in business and golf, the KPMG Inspire Greatness Award is presented each year to an industry visionary who has exemplified a personal commitment to the community to empower future generations of women, and who recognizes golf as a relationship development tool. Previous honorees of the KPMG Inspire Greatness Award include Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix; former PepsiCo Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi; film director Patty Jenkins; award-winning journalist Robin Roberts; soccer star Mia Hamm; retired Four-Star U.S. Navy Adm. Michelle Howard; former IBM Chairman, President, and CEO Ginni Rometty; LPGA legend and entrepreneur Annika Sorenstam; and 66th U.S. Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice.

The KPMG Women’s Leadership Summit, now in its tenth year, continues to build a pipeline of women leaders on the path to the C-suite. Through high-impact leadership development content, access to today’s top leaders, and year-long networking opportunities, KPMG aims to provide support to these women as they advance in their careers. 

KPMG Women’s PGA Championship

The KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, a collaboration between KPMG, PGA of America and the LPGA, combines an annual world-class, major golf championship with the KPMG Women’s Leadership Summit and KPMG Future Leaders Program – all focused on the advancement and empowerment of women on and off the golf course. The Championship will take place June 20-23 at Sahalee Country Club – and will be broadcast on NBC, Golf Channel, and Peacock.

Net proceeds from the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and KPMG Women’s Leadership Summit fund the KPMG Future Leaders Program, a charitable initiative that provides top female high school seniors across the country the opportunity to enhance their personal growth through college scholarships, leadership development retreats, mentorship, and an introduction to golf. To date, nearly $6.2 million in scholarships have been awarded to 188 students. For the latest news and updates about the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, KPMG Women’s Leadership Summit and KPMG Future Leaders Program, visit KPMG.com/WomensLeadership.

About KPMG LLP

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