Joyce Rey, a luxury real estate specialist with Coldwell Banker Realty in Beverly Hills, received the inaugural Empowerment Award from Aviva Family & Children’s Services during the organization’s 2026 Lifting Up LA Gala: Our Legacy in Bloom.
The gala raised more than $350,000 to support programs serving children, youth and families throughout Los Angeles County. More than 300 guests attended the event, including elected officials, civic leaders, philanthropists, business leaders and community supporters.
According to Aviva, the Empowerment Award was created to recognize individuals whose work reflects the organization’s mission of helping people build resilience, stability and opportunity. Rey was selected for her philanthropy, civic engagement and commitment to mentoring others…