The singer was recompensed with prestigious accolades over the years for his various commitments in the philantropic field, as follows:

The Early Years:

In late 1970, The Jackson 5 begin their first national tour in Boston, Massachussets; they play in 16 cities, finishing with a special "homecoming" performance in their hometown, Gary, Indiana - consisting in 2 sold-out concerts at Westside Highschool. Each member of The Jackson 5 is presented with a Key to the City of Gary by Mayor Richard Gordon Hatcher.

In 1970, at the 2nd edition of NAACP Image Awards, Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 receive the NAACP Image award for Best Singing Group of the Year from the National Association For The Advancement Of Black People, a distinction they will also win the following year, as well as in 1972, 1980 and 1981.

For their playing two benefit concerts for the re-election campaign for Mayor Richard Hatcher, January 31, 1971 is declared „Jackson Five Day” in Gary, Indiana. As part of the homecoming, a plaque is placed at the University of Indiana, stating that the Jackson 5 give „Hope To The Young”. Their Congressman then presents them with the flag from the top of the State Capital.

On September 20, 1971, the Jackson Five receive commendations for “contributions to American youth”. The Congressional Record reads that “despite their fantastic commercial success, members of the Jackson Five are continuing their education […]”, and more such complimentary assertions.

In 1972, Michael Jackson - together with the Jackson 5 - is given the U.S. Congress "Special Recommendation For Positive Role Models" award.

In 1972, Michael Jackson wins the "Best Original Song" in a movie for his song, "Ben", at the Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The theme song of the 1972 film, "Ben", it is a melancholy ballad to the film's title character, a trained/telepathic rat.

In 1974, the Jackson 5 receive the Organization of African Unity award – For Strengthening Afro-Americans. The same year, they receive the Key to the City of Buffalo, New York, by Mayor Stanley Makowsky.

In 1975, the Jackson 5 are made Honorary members of the Congressional Black Caucus, an organization representing the African American Members of the United States Congress, with goals as "positively influencing the course of events pertinent to African-Americans and others of similar experience and situation," and "achieving greater equity for persons of African descent in the design and content of domestic and international programs and services."

The 1980's:

At the Billboard Video Awards in 1983, Michael Jackson receives two awards for the pro non-violence hymn, "Beat It", including the award for Best Use Of Video To Enhance Artist's Song and the Best Use of Video To Enhance Artist's Image.

In 1983, he wins four awards on occasion of the Black Gold Music Awards, among which the Best Video Performance for "Beat It". At the Billboard Movie Awards of the mentioned year, "Beat It" earns two more awards, one for "Best Overall Video" and the other for "Best Choreography".

In 1983, according to the Rolling Stone magazine's Critic's Poll and Reader's Poll,"Beat It" is top choice for "Video of the Year' as part of the Rolling Stone Awards. "Rolling Stone" is an American magazine devoted to music, politics and popular culture.

At the 11th Annual American Music Awards, held on January 16, 1984, Jackson receives a series of awards, including the Favorite Pop Video Award and the Favorite Soul/R&B Video Award for "Beat It".

At the 26th Grammy Awards from Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, on February 28, 1984, Michael Jackson wins the "Best Recording For Children" award (one of the 8 Grammys in total that he wins at the event), for narrating the "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" film story. He also wins the "Best Male Rock Vocal Performance" and "Record of the Year" for "Beat It".

In 1984, Michael Jackson is the first recipient of the "Neil Bogart Memorial Award" (the Neil Bogart Memorial being a fund), presented by Bobby Poe at the annual Bobby Poe Convention. The Bobby Poe Convention was put on for 25 years by Bobby Poe's "Pop Music Survey", a radio and record industry tipsheet.

On May 14, 1984, at a ceremony held in the White House, he receives the Presidential Humanitarian Award for humanitarian endeavors from late American President, Ronald Reagan, acknowledging Jackson’s contribution to promoting the "National Campaign Against Teenage Drunk Driving" program. The plaque presented to him by Reagan is engraved with these words: “To Michael Jackson, with appreciation for the outstanding example you have set for the youth of America and the world. Your historic record-breaking achievements and your preeminence in popular music are a tribute to your creativity, dedication, and great ability. The generous contribution to your time and talent to the National Campaign Against Teenage Drunk Driving will help millions of young Americans learn that drinking and driving can kill a friendship.”

On occasion of the NAACP Image Awards in July, 1984, the entertainer and brother Tito, receive on behalf of the entire Jackson Family the special NAACP "H. Claude Hudson Medal Of Freedom", while on the road with the "U.S. Victory" Tour. Claude Silbert Hudson (1881-1952) was an American chemist, best known for his work in the carbohydrate chemistry. He is also the namesake of the Claude S. Hudson Award in Carbohydrate Chemistry and the H. Claude Hudson Comprehensive Health Center in Los Angeles, California. In addition, at the same event, The Jacksons are offered the 1984 "Olympic Medal Of Friendship". The NAACP announces on July 4 that Michael Jackson and his brothers have been named honorary co-chairmen of the civil right organization's National Voter Registration Drive. Registration booths will be set up outside Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, venue of the tour's opening concert.

During breaks of the Jacksons in the Victory Tour of 1984, Jackson spends a good amount of time at one of his favorite places: Disney World. As a consequence, Disney’s Hotel Royal Plaza has renamed a set of rooms, “The Michael Jackson Suite”.

On November 18, 1984, Michael Jackson is made an honorary member of the New Westminster Police Department while in British Columbia, Canada. Appointed PC 49, he swears as a police constable to "serve the Queen and cause the peace to be kept and preserved".

In December, the singer is voted 1984's "Hero Of Young America" by a poll of 4,000 teenagers, set up by British newspaper, The Sun.

“Ebony” magazine names Michael Jackson one of 100 Most Influential Black Americans of 1984.

On September 13, 1985, the MTV Video Music Award For Viewer's Choice is won by Michael Jackson and USA For Africa for song "We Are The World".

On January 27, 1986, on occasion of the 13th Annual American Music Awards, the "Song of the Year Award" is established to be "We Are The World" and is accepted by the American musician, actor and social activist, Harry Belafonte, who was one of the organizers behind the 1985 "USA For Africa" project, a multi-artist effort to raise funds for Africa. Belafonte acknowledges four people "who really made a difference in this project" - "one, who is our leader, [fundraiser] Ken Kragen, [producer] Quincy Jones, who made us all leave our egos at the door, and the two artists who, without their great gift, it would not have inspired us quite in the same ways as we were inspired: Mr. Lionel Richie and Mr. Michael Jackson."

On February 25, 1986, at the 28th Grammy Awards from Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, songwriters Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie are honored with the "Best Song of the Year" award for "We Are The World", the relief single they wrote for the "USA For Africa" project in 1985. The song is also voted as the "Record of the Year ", an award accepted by producer Quincy Jones, joined on stage by Jackson, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder and Dionne Warwick; after the speech, Michael Jackson exits the stage happily  and tightly holding mentour and friend Stevie Wonder's hand. The other honors for "We Are The World" are the "Best Pop Performance By Duo or Group" and "Best Short Form Video".

In November, 1988, "Ebony", an American monthly magazine dedicated to the African-American market, rewards Michael Jackson with the special American Black Achievement Award. That same year, his autobiography, "Moon Walk", makes The New York Time's publication Best Seller List as the number 1 Best Seller of the year.

In an 1988 issue of"Billboard" magazine, Jackson is named the third most successful songwriter of the year.

At the 3rd Annual Soul Train Music Awards from January 30, 1989, Dame Elizabeth Taylor and comedy actor, Eddie Murphy, present Michael Jackson with the first Annual Heritage Award for Career Achievement, and the Sammy Davis Jr. Award for Entertainer of the Year. In addition, on this occasion, Jackson is called for the first time, "in my estimation, the true king of pop, rock and soul" by Taylor. She also makes the following introductory speech about her friend: "I'd like to say a few words about a wonderful human being, who is also one of my dearest friends. I would adore Michael Jackson, whether he was the world's biggest, greatest star or not. But it so happens that he is the greatest and, perhaps, one of the most gifted gifted music makers the world has ever known. What makes Michael even more unique may be the fact that all of his accomplishments, his rewards have not altered his sensitivity and concern for the welfare of others or his intense caring and love for his family and friends and fans, and, especially, all the children all the world over. Michael Jackson is, indeed, an international favorite for all ages, an incredible force of incredible energy, the art in music, a pace-setter for quality of production, a vanguard for highest standards of entertainment. What is a genius? What is a living legend? What is a megastar? Michael Jackson, that's all. And just when you think you know him, he gives you more [...]"

In January, 1989, the entertainer is presented with the "National Urban Coalition Artist/Humanitarian Of The Year Award" by "Say Yes To A Youngster’s Future", recompensing Jackson's involvement in supporting the natural sciences field for children. The program encourages children to study math and science.

On February 22, 1989, on occasion of the 31st Grammy Awards from Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, Michael Jackson wins the Record Of The Year for his socially-aware song, "Man In The Mirror".

The 1990's:

On February 3, 1990, Michael Jackson is offered the "Role Model Award" in Japan.

On February 21, 1990, Michael Jackson's "good vs. evil" sci-fi film, "Moonwalker", wins the award for "Best Long Form Music Video" at the 32nd Grammy Awards from Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California.

On April 5, 1990, during a ceremony, he is awarded as "Entertainer Of The Decade", and in recognition for his philanthropic commitments, former President, Mr. George Bush Sr., presents him at the White House with the "Point of Light Ambassador" award, who makes an introductory speech explaining to the press Jackson's humanitarianism throughout the years. Jackson is the only entertainer who has received this honor. Jackson will then autograph Easter eggs for the annual White House Easter egg roll and presents President Bush with his audio albums.

On September 4, 1999, the Lifetime Achievement Award - presented "not only to musicians, but to anyone who is doing a great deed for the humankind" - is handed over to Michael Jackson by Namibian Premier Hage Geingob, at the fourth Kora All-Africa Music Awards in Sun City, South Africa.

A 1999 issue of "Ebony" magazine lists Michael Jackson as one of the 100 most important people of the 20th century.

The New Millennium:

On May 18, at the 2000 World Music Awards in Monaco, Monte Carlo, Michael Jackson receives the “Male Artist Of The Millenium” award for the best-selling recording artist of all time in the male category. He is being introduced by Prince Albert of Monaco, who makes a summary of his life and career achievements: “I am very pleased to present the 2000 Millenium Award to an artist whose music, generosity and unmatched showmanship has lent color and brightness to the 20th century. A thousand years from now when the history of popular music is examined no single performer will be as remembered and as celebrated as Michael Jackson. It's rare for a child performer to be successful in his adult career and than still that career to take off into the stratosphere as Michael's did. And at the close of the century he has sold more records around the world than any single artist in the history of the medium. [...] His influential song, 'We Are The World' and his international 'Heal The World Foundation' are just two of his many charitable efforts that have raised millions of $ for hundreds of important causes. Simply put Michael Jackson's influence on entertainment, on charity and in fact on our entire culture is absolutely immeassurable. As we enter the 21st century we can look forward to even more outstanding achievements in music and feature films from this incredibly talented artist. It's been a privilege to wittness Michael's dazzling journey over the years which has transformed him from a singer to a superstar and from a charming little boy to a dignified man. It's an honor and privilege to present the 2000 Millenium Award to Michael Jackson”, Prince Albert's speech reads, then he hands over the award to Jackson.

On November 30, 2000, G&P Foundation "Angel Ball" recompenses the philantropist at the "Angel Ball Honors", alongside Bill Clinton and Jordan’s Queen Noor, with the "Angel of Hope Award" at the Marriot Marquis Hotel in New York City, for outstanding efforts to the fight against leukemia, lymphoma and other related cancers, that year’s event collecting 4 million dollars for the "G&P Cancer Foundation" in N.Y.

At the ‘MJ Day 10” fan event and auction charity from March 6, 2001 at Hammersmith Apollo Theatre in London, Britain, Michael Jackson is offered two “MJ Day 10” awards on behalf of millions of adoring fans the world over by Adrian Grant for “your humanitarian efforts around the world”.

On February 13, 2002, is is announced that Michael Jackson, Sting, Barry Manilow and Randy Newman are amongst the latest names to be inducted into the "Songwriters Hall Of Fame". The songwriters would be honored during the 33rd Annual Songwriters Hall Of Fame induction ceremony and dinner in June, at Manhattan's Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers. A songwriter must have been a "professional" for over 20 years and penned a significant canon of music to be included in the list.

In May, 2002, he is honored with the first “Magical Life Award”, from the "Celebrate the Magic Foundation", for his efforts to make the world a better place, by supporting children and humanity.

On November 2, 2002, Jackson is presented with the 2002 "World Arts Award" in Vienna, Austria, for global peace and tolerance efforts. The award recognizes individuals for achievements in a variety of areas such as acting, arts, business, media, health etc. The singer accepts the award via a video message.

On November 21, 2002, he receives the "Bambi Award For Pop Artist Of The Millenium in Berlin, Germany, an award given out yearly to people with new visions and uplifting creativity.

On April 3, 2003, Katja Shabanova, a supporter of The World Wildife Fund in Russia and admirer of the singer, announces via a Michael Jackson forum, on behalf of nine more such supporters (donating money to the fund for restoring a hectare – 3000-5000 trees), that one out of an estimated 70,000 burned hectares of forest in the Altai Region of Russia will be named in honor of the singer; in 1997, 70,000 hectares of forest were burned due to severe drought and high-speed winds, as a result, the Altai Region Forestry Department and WWF developed a program for reviving the forest.

On June 11, 2003, the singer is honored in his hometown of Gary, Indiana with an award for "outstanding achievement and committment to humanitarianism", as well as with the Key to the City of Gary by the city's Mayor, and is presented by 2 selected admirers with 5 books filled with messages from his fans and a bouquet of roses, a single white rose in the middle representing the singer, along with the values of "truth, integrity, purity and strength", whereas the pink roses - "all of the fans and fan clubs that form MJ Unity".

On September 19, 2003, it is announced that Jackson has received the second Nobel Peace Prize nomination - among 165 other candidates, including the Salvation Army, United Nations, and Shirin Ebadi who, later, won the award for her efforts for democracy and human rights.

On October 25, 2003, Michael Jackson is awarded the Key to the City of Las Vegas, Nevada by the Mayor of Las Vegas at Art Of Music Store.

On October 27, 2003, at the Radio Music Awards in New York, he accepts the first ever Humanitarian Award, on occasion of premiering the video for charity song, "What More Can I Give".

Michael Jackson is honored with the "2009 Save the World Award", in Austria in July, 2009, for his efforts to reach out to the less fortunate and give a voice to the vulnerable. Jermaine Jackson, his brother, who sang „Smile” in memory of Michael, accepts the posthumous prize on his behalf and declares: „I'm very proud that Michael enriched the lives of so many people, not only with his music but with his immense generosity. Michael's message has always been 'Heal the world', but he alone could never have accomplished that so it is left up to every one of us to ensure that we do,”, and adds that he was a „wonderful humanitarian” whose „whole existence” was to help others and find good in everyone. Others honored during the gala includes sprinter Carl Lewis, whose foundation supports underprivileged children, and Thomas Henningsen, climate policy coordinator at Greenpeace. Lewis declares on his award acceptance: ”Michael Jackson inspired all of us through his music and through his message - and that's what's going to last for years and years to come. We all know the wonderful things he did for so many people and it's just great that we can continue to honor that.” The event featured live performances of a slew of Jackson songs, such as "Man in the Mirror," and "Heal the World and an emotional rendition of "We Are The World."

On October 28, 2009, at the 34th annual Awards Gala of T.J. Martell Foundation, held at the Hilton New York Hotel, Michael Jackson is posthumously honored the first-ever Legend award, for being the single largest donor in the T.J. Martell Foundation’s 34-year history. The celebratory evening was of fund-raising, to support research for cures and treatments for leukemia, cancer and AIDS. The T.J. Martell Foundation was founded in 1975. T.J. Martell, son of music industry executive Tony Martell of Madison, was a young victim of leukemia, and before his death at 21, he convinced his father to promise he would raise $1 million to fight the disease. Since then, the foundation in T.J. Martell’s name has provided more than $225 million for research.

On November 24, 2009, in Crenshaw, California, Jermaine Jackson, Louis Gossett, Jr., and numerous VIP cast members from Michael Jackson’s This Is It show, including Michael Bearden, Jonathan Moffett, Tommy Organ, Ken Stacey and Judith Hill attended the Michael Jackson Tribute Portrait event, the largest Michael Jackson homage, created and organized by Jerry Biederman and David Ilan, in association with Maryum "May May" Ali and the organization, FAMILI, Inc. (a non-profit after school enrichment/mentoring program). The portrait is supported by Jermaine Jackson, artists, Diana Ross, Gladys Knight, George Lopez, Adam Lambert, Mickey Rooney, Vivica A. Fox, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and many others, and the list is growing, the portrait being created by only dots, each dot representing a real admirer. Sixty children from inner city schools walked the red carpet with Jermaine Jackson and VIP cast members from This Is It, and watched a special screening of the film at the Magic Johnson Theatre for Michael Jackson, for the charity event in celebration of the tribute portrait.

Session vocalist and backing vocalist, Ken Stacey, declared: “Michael was all about lifting people up, so this is wonderful. Above all, Michael was a man - a man, who took his God given gifts and his dreams, honored them with a drive and determination few can match, and created for the world a gift of L.O.V.E.  His art was his heart!  I pray his story inspires many to reach for the heights of their own potential, and, perhaps, change the world as Michael has.” Music supervisor, Michael Bearden, adds that “MJ loved the kids, and kids loved him. This would have been great to him. MJ was not just my boss, he was my friend. His legacy of music and L.O.V.E. will live forever in my heart and in the hearts and souls of the universe.” Jonathan Moffett, drummer from ‘This Is It, said’: “Michael would be very excited. He was a child inside and so he related very much to children. He had a great passion for kids and the youth, so I think he would be very excited about this gathering on his behalf – and mainly for the children’s’ sake, to let them have a good day celebrating his legacy.” American actor, Louis Gossett, Jr., declared that “I think he would be thrilled – anything for the children. Children need some positive input.”

“His vision and message to the world was always about helping people and he had such a big heart for the children. Watching his life, how he gave to so many charities, constantly helping underprivileged and handicapped children – he just had a really big heart. I am honored to be here to support and let his vision live on.”, American singer, Judith Hill, declares. Maryum "May May" Ali, the daughter of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, worked with Torre Reese, the director of FAMILI, Inc., to bring the Michael Jackson This Is It screening to fruition: “I think this is a wonderful event connecting kids. Michael Jackson was a young African-American boy that had passion and loved what he did. He grew up and perfected what he did. I think this is an excellent tribute to him, and a way to connect these kids with a way of encouraging them to find their passion – to become strong and committed to what they want to do in life, and to try to be the best, like Michael. It is a wonderful part of his legacy. It is great that the artwork is kind of symbolic of Michael transcending everyone and connecting to everyone. These children can be part of that by being a part of this picture. It goes full circle. Unfortunately, a legend has passed, a man has passed – someone who loved the world and children. This tribute is a great thing. For the most part, I hope the kids understand that Michael was connected and had a passion for life and for what he wanted to do. I want the children to find their passion as well”, said Ali.

In an interview, two children who walked the red carpet with some of the cast members of ‘This Is It’ discussed what Michael Jackson meant to them. One young man said: “Michael Jackson meant the world to me because I understand what he was trying to do. He was trying to make the world a better place with all the discrimination and hatred that exists. All he wanted to do was to make everyone feel equal, and the world a better place.” Another young man said: “I want to be a singer and musician when I grow up and Michael Jackson inspired me because he had his own style: the moonwalk, how he did his spins – all of that. He inspired me to go for my dreams no matter what. The media wanted to make him seem like he was a bad person and he’s not. That inspired me and I think he is a very good person.”

Jermaine Jackson endorsed the tribute and had this to say to the present inner city children at the event: “[…] It is so important (to come together), because this time in our life there’s so much going on in the world, and I think you, guys, are the leaders of tomorrow, which I know you are, and you can make this world a better place, so it’s important to love and stay away from the streets. […] There’s a place for tough people and bad people, so we want you to use this time to get the skills and to learn and to educate. […] Just to let you know, we’re in this world to make a difference and Michael’s blessed; at the same time, he had family, and to be born in a house the size of a 2-car garage and one bathroom, and to become the icon of the world, it tells you in life you (have to) stay focused and you want to do something in life that you, guys, have it. You have it. […] It’s okay to be square, that would save your life. It’s not important to be hip, because you’re gonna end up in the wrong circles. So, I’m saying to you that you all have an opportunity to be who you want to be. Look, we have a black President today, but not because he’s black. He was great, he is smart (…).”

On January 15, 2009, Michael Jackson is posthumously honored with the Semperorer Award for his contributions to the international pop-culture and global charity work, at an opera gala in Dresden, Germany. Jackson’s elder sister, La Toya, a guest of honor at the ball, declares the following on accepting the award on his behalf:

“I don’t know if you knew the Michael we all knew…You know a lot about him, (but) you know that he was giving, actually, to 39 charities, but he gave us so much more than that. He gave his heart to people that he would see in the streets; people that were in the streets crying, sometimes, he would invite them to come to his house and stay for the night, until he could find a place for them to stay the following day and the day after that. So, to accept this award means so to me, to my family, to him…He’s given so much to the world, more than over 300 million dollars to different charitable events, in different charities, which is quite commendable, to give so much from such a small person, but yet, a large heart that I feel all of us should try and emulate, because it shows the goodness from this individual. His heart was so big, that none of us could possibly imagine the thought that he fought every single day. My mother and my brother and myself, we would sit down and watch television, and watch the kids starving in all the different countries, and we would sit there and cry. Michael would cry, my mother would cry, we would all cry, and he would say “What good is the crying doing for all of us? Let’s give, let’s do something about it.” And he would pick up the phone and he would say “Send them a check for a million dollars, send this one a check for a million dollars.” And he would say “Let’s go over and donate our time”. So, we’ve made the point, wherever we go, to try and visit the children who are in need, the children who are sick, the children who need love, care and attention. We’ve also made it a point at a very young age, at the age of 16 and even younger, to go the hospitals, and we would visit the elderly and feed them, and just sit there, play games. Michael and I would play games for 2, 3 or 4 hours. And I’d say “You have to go to the studio”, and he says “But you don’t. You can stay longer”. And so, I would stay longer and I would just spend my time with them. So, coming from a family, and coming from an individual who gave the way he gave, from his heart, more than anything else, I really thank all of you and I accept this award on his behalf. He’s smiling right now at us, because he knows this is what he wants, so from here, he’s smiling at all of us right now. […]”

On January 23, 2010, on occasion of UNCF’s “An Evening Of Stars Tribute To Lionel Richie”, Michael Jackson is honored in a special segment with an emotional performance of “We Are The World”, the biggest selling single of all time, penned by Jackson and singer Lionel Richie 25 years ago. The late entertainer was recognized by UNCF for his long-time generosity and foresight. Over two decades ago, he endowed the fund with a scholarship in his name that continues providing aid to students. “You see, during the 2 years after “We Are The World” was released, Michael Jackson donated 2.1 million dollars to UNCF, to endow a renewable scholarship fund”, actor Terrence Howard told the audience.

On occasion of the 52^nd Annual Grammy Awards, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on January 31, 2010, the Recording Academy honors the late Michael Jackson with a tribute during the Grammy telecast. It featured a 3D mini movie that was designed for his This is It tour of his social conscious song, Earth Song, and seen for the first time at the telecast. The singer’s children, Michael Jackson Jr. (Prince), 12, and Paris Jackson, 11, receive the Michael Jackson Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award on behalf of their father. The eldest son, Prince, declares on accepting the award:

“Thank you. Thank you. We are proud to be here to accept this award on behalf of our father, Michael Jackson. First of all, we'd like to thank God for watching over us for these past 7 months and our grandma and grandpa for their love and support. We'd also like to thank the fans. Our father loved you so much because you were always there for him. Our father was always concerned about the planet and humanity. Through all his hard work and dedication, he has helped many charities and donated to all of them. Through all his songs, his message was simple: love. We will continue to spread his message and help the world. Thank you. We love you, daddy.”

Paris Jackson, Michael Jackson’s daughter adds: “Daddy was supposed to be here.... Daddy was gonna perform this year…but he couldn't perform last year…Thank you. We love you, daddy.”

On March 7, 2010, brother of Michael Jackson, Randy, accepts the ‘Angel Award’ presented to him on behalf of the entertainer at the 11^th Annual Children Uniting Nations Oscar Celebration, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Sister Maureen 'Rebbie' Jackson also participated at the event and had this to say: "When I saw his picture - that was hard, it brought tears. We miss him so much and we know you do too"; "I got very emotional afterward". But I was very  pleased and happy to be a part of this", she adds backstage. "Michael was very passionate about children and supporting their causes. Boy, he would have loved this. I'm grateful and thankful to all these people", she says. Asked on their family life, Rebbie says "We're just trying to be a family and get ourselves through all of it - it has been so much. I'm just trying to stay positive. But other than that, Michael's kids are fine. [...] (Our mother's) favorite thing as a grandma is for everyone to come over and play games; especially Pictionary. All the time. Everyone gets involved and we all act silly. She's a mother every day and always supports the kids".

* Between October-December, 2009, a donation campaign has been conducted for the creation of a living monument for the entertainer – a memorial forest, located in North-West Turkey, and established by partners, MJTurkFan - the first and biggest Michael Jackson fan club in Turkey, and TEMA - the Turkish Foundation for Combating Soil Erosion. The forest’s logo, positioned in front of young saplings, “proclaims a cause to acquire a monumental status of Michael Jackson’s memorial”, in light of his lifetime ‘healing the world’ ideal. In April of 2010, the “Michael Jackson Memorial Forest” consists of 2371 saplings that will grow over the years. A similar fan tribute, titled A Million Trees For Michael on Facebook, is a project where, for the price of $ 1, one tree will be planted in Jackson's honor; the non-profit company, American Forests (www.AmericanForests.org) supports this project, which has the goal to have millions of trees planted and also shares the enlarged vision to one day have a 'Michael Jackson Memorial Forest' on each continent.

* Other fan tribute endeavors include Heal The World For Children (www.healtheworldforchildren.org), a charitable organization and website inspired by the late singer, with the mission to “bring joy, fun and laughter into the lives of sick and underprivileged children”, thus carrying on Jackson’s humanitarian legacy. The organization’s upcoming project in April revolves around the HTWFC volunteers planting trees with children from inner city schools, for example, in his honor, in five different cities: London, Great Britain, Mexico City, Mexico, New York City, USA, Los Angeles, California (USA) and Galati (Romania). Heal The World For Children was also involved in organizing hospital visits and children’s festivals, where donations were made and special attention was given to disadvantaged children. MJ Tribute Book (http://official-mj-tribute-book.socialgo.com) is another website designed in the singer's honor, with the purpose of uniting Michael Jackson supporters and continuing his legacy of lifelong abnegation towards improving the planet. Author Shawn Henning, owner of this website, is making a variety of tributes for Jackson, including tribute books, a fans DVD and a magazine in partnership with Make A Better World Foundation, an ONG supported by this website.  (* from Angelina, moderator and representative for Shawn Henning, the author for "Michael Jackson, The Book The Media Doesn't Want You To Read").

* And other such efforts, dedicated to disseminating Michael Jackson's core values and promoting the truth about his highly publicized life are: www.reflectionsofthedance.com, www.mjfriendship.com, http://familiamjcuritiba.forumeiros.com, MJJC Legacy Project - a branch of MJJ Community (www.mjjcommunity.com), or the fan-written book "It's All About L.O.V.E", which speaks of Michael Jackson's relationship to his fans and contains fan stories on their meetings with the star, all meant to counter the media's sensationalized and often erroneous recountings. Speechless - A Tribute To Michael Jackson (www.speechlessmjtribute.com) is a tribute website by journalist and producer of "Michael Jackson: A Visual Documentary" and THRILLER - LIVE, a high octane show (and website) celebrating the music career of Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5. Speechless - A Tribute To Michael Jackson is raising funds for War Child (www.warchild.org.uk), a charity dedicated to children plagued by the effects of war.

First and second grade students at R.D. White Elementary School perform in tribute to singer Michael Jackson on June 14, 2010, two weeks before the first anniversary of the pop icon's death, serenading hundreds of fellow classmates with two Michael Jackson tunes in tribute to his life: “Heal the World” and “I'll Be There” while using hand gestures to illustrate the songs. “He was one of my favorite singers, and I love watching his good moves,” says student Demitri Bedoian. “He inspired so many different artists.” Demitri, a fourth-grader, performed in this year's school talent show as Jackson. The student performers practiced their morning routine for a month before the showcase, first-grade teacher Scarlet Vartanian says. “We talked about the importance of Michael Jackson's message for the world: love,” she says. “We also talked about how he worked very hard to make the world a better place by his songs and all his humanitarian actions during his life.” “Heal the World” and “I'll Be There” were selected for the performance, Vartanian adds, because the lyrics best illustrated Jackson's message. “We wanted them to sing those two songs because it was about making the world a better place, and the second was about love and compassion”. Students also sing a song about self-discipline, which was a character and ethics word that they learned this month, Vartanian says. Mozammel Haque's daughter, Marjina Haque, was excited about getting the chance to participate in a class performance honoring the late King of Pop, he says. “I think it's a very good way to pay tribute to an American hero,” he adds.

On June 15, 2010, almost a year after his passing, Michael Jackson was inducted into the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame on occasion of The Apollo Theater Spring Benefit Concert and Award Ceremony in Harlem, New York. Aretha Franklin was honored there as well. Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 performed at the Apollo Theatre in the late 1960’s during its Amateur Night, which launched their music careers. Accepting the award on behalf of his family and children, actor and friend, Chris Tucker, declares the following: “[…] Michael was the King, the true King of Pop. We would be walking and people started to notice that he was Michael Jackson and all of a sudden I turned into his bodyguard… Michael will live forever through us. He is, indeed, an Apollo legend. I humbly accept this award on behalf of his family and his children. Thank you very much. Love you, Mike.”

On June 26, 2010, a red-carpet fundraising event, Forever Michael, takes place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, California, organized by The Jackson Family Foundation in partnership with VoicePlate Productions. Among the guests of the event are actors and friends, Eddie Griffin, Flex Alexander, Mickey Rooney, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, and Tisha Campbell Martin. The event honors the first anniversary of the passing of Michael Jackson. “This red-carpet event will be dedicated to the humanitarian efforts of Michael Jackson, the greatest entertainer of all time,” according to a statement on VoicePlate's website. “We have all shared in Michael's message, and now we encourage all of you, the world, over to join us in continuing to spotlight Michael's endeavors by making a conscious effort to help save our planet,” the statement continues. The event also serves as the premiere release of Katherine Jackson's book, “Never Can Say Goodbye,” the statement says. Among those performing at the event are Tito Jackson, The Chi Lites and Genevieve Jackson, the daughter of Michael's brother, Randy, who sings "Human Nature" and "Heal The World". “Michael's love for mankind is not only found in his music but also in his (charitable) contributions,” Jackson Family Foundation president Simon Sahouri writes in a letter posted on VoicePlate's website. According to VoicePlate, a portion of the proceeds from the event will be presented to some of Jackson's favorite charities. “I know that Michael would be very honored and very pleased that his fans all over the world are coming together to celebrate his life,” Jackson's mother, Katherine, says in a video posted on YouTube. “And I'd also like to thank friends all over the world for the love and support that they have given me and my family this last year,” she adds. “Thank you very much, we all love you. And if Michael was here, he would say, I love you more.” Cher from MJFC Team – who participated at the event - shares that it contained an introduction by actor and former friend of Jackson's, Corey Feldman, who speaks on their friendship and briefly, also on their falling out. Feldman had previously said negative things to the press about him after being cut down from payments the singer would provide for Feldman and his wife. The actor finished his introduction by asking Jackson for forgiveness, "a move that could possibly endear him to Jackson fans forever, or completely backfire", Cher adds. “The Council Generals of Brazil, Croatia and Kenya all gave speeches, recognizing Michael’s contributions to their countries and the world. The dignitaries’ speeches were well received and it seemed Mrs. Jackson was grateful for their words”, the MJFC Team fan writes.

Michael Jackson is inducted into the National Museum of Dance's C.V. Whitney Hall of Fame on August 15, 2010 in Saratoga Springs, New York. He is recognized for for his unique talent and many contributions to the Art of Dance. Other C.V. Whitney Hall of Fame honorees include Fred Astaire, George Balanchine and Bill "Bojangles" Robinson. Marlon Jackson attends the event and shares some of his treasured experiences with his younger brother: “[…] I am 17 months older than Michael. And I remember when we were little kids, we used to look out the bedroom window and talk about all the ‘hood and talk about what kid of car we would have when we get older. But never once did we ever say that we’d (be) traveling the world and entertaining people. It never crossed our mind, we never thought about it.”, recounts Jackson. “But that’s what we did. God blessed us with a musical gift that we are definitely appreciative of. And we thank you all for supporting us throughout the years. One of the things that we always did when we’d travel the world is that we always visited children’s hospitals. And I remember one time… […] What we did was some of the brothers visited a certain hospital, and Michael and I, we went to this other hospital where there was a kid who had cancer, who wanted to meet is. And he was a young Caucasian kid, when we walked in, we saw him – his head was bald from the chemotherapy. But his heart was filled with life. [breaks down crying] And it does something to your heart. You can make someone happy through your music. And some get the joy because they want to meet you and spend time with you. A couple of years [after], we went back and he was no longer with us. But then we felt great and my brother felt great that God blessed us with something that we can bring to people and make them happy. And to think the kid’s last wish to meet us, and to see the joy in his eyes, the joy in his heart filled our hearts with joy as well. And as we got older, that didn’t change. Michael came up with the Heal The World Foundation, where they would purchase items for various charities and various youth centers. […] And I remember one time we went to this center and they needed our refrigerator for the kids there, and they didn’t have the funds, so we purchased the refrigerator and gave it to them. And then, the staff and everybody lit up, because it was something that couldn’t afford, but it was so easy to do for us. And then he created a place where kids can come and dream of. And that’s Neverland Ranch. […]” Backstage, Marlon Jackson answers a few questions on the inductment, winning awards and their music. “As I said back there, I’m 17 months older than Michael, we grew up as kids together and I – I miss him dearly, but, also, I know in my heart that he is with the Lord now. And he would love to be here and to receive the award that they will be giving him tonight, but I’m here to accept it on his behalf, and his spirit is with us. […] You know, we’d appreciate the awards [we used to win as a group], but we never looked forward to, you know, ‘I want this award, I want that..”, it didn’t mean anything to us. We’d just enjoy, we thought it more enjoyable traveling the Globe, making people happy. I mean, you’ll go to different countries where they didn’t speak English, but they knew your music. And they sang your songs and they’d appreciate what you did for a living. So, that made us happy. […] We did music because we enjoyed doing it, not because we’d try to make something out of it, it was just something that we enjoyed doing, and never realized the effect we had on others. […] And I appreciate that the people really appreciate our music and support us and we do not – as I stated – we do not take it for granted, we really appreciate it.”