AmeriCAN Spirit Award

As a pioneer in the television syndication business, a recognized television personality throughout the world, a fierce promoter and a fearless marketer, he continues to make his presence known as a leader within the broadcast and entertainment industries. In 2007, WWE performed 308 live events, including 75 international events, entertaining millions of fans. Under McMahon’s leadership, WWE has developed into one of the most popular and sophisticated forms of global entertainment today. For his accomplishments in entertainment, television, and pay-per-view, McMahon, one of the longest running personalities on television, was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2008. The McMahon empire markets and distributes original content on a global basis via broadcast, syndication and cable television, publications, mobile phones, and the Internet. Ancillary businesses include licensing, merchandising, home video, e-commerce, catalog sales and now films. Mr. McMahon is the on-screen character of Vince McMahon, with the gimmick of an often egotistical heel boss. However in real life he gives back to the community. Since 1982, WWE Superstars have conducted more than 5,000 meet-and-greet sessions with sick children in the United States, Great Britain, Germany and Australia.  In 2004, the Make-A-Wish Foundation awarded WWE its Chris Greicius Award for WWE’s extensive support of its organization. The WWE has received numerous awards from their tireless efforts from supporting the troops, creation of voter registration activities at WWE live events to promoting Literacy and Leadership Programs in schools in the U S and other countries. Mr. McMahon a strategic negotiator and businessman who learned his craft from the ground up is one of, if not the most noted promoter of sports entertainment and philanthropist in the world. Vince McMahon is the AmeriCAN^® Spirit!