On March 1, 1985 Lucille Ball was the recipient of the annual Will Rogers Memorial Award from the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce and Civic Association, at a black-tie Silver Anniversary Ball held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Past honorees include Bob Hope, Carol Burnett, Ella Fitzgerald, George Burns with Jimmy Durante being the first entertainer recognized in 1960 for outstanding contributions to the entertainment world.
The wooden plaque measures 11″ x 13.5″ with a copper-faced plate featuring the sculptured relief image of Will Rogers at the top and the engraved commendation below. Paired with the award is an original program from the evening signed by Lucy on the cover.
