Former soccer star David Beckham has received UNICEF USA's Humanitarian Leadership Award.
The 40-year-old star has been given the accolade at the annual UNICEF Gala Ball in Beverly Hills in recognition of his charity work and has vowed to continue his efforts to help disadvantaged children through the organisation and his own offshoot, the Seven Foundation, reported Female First.
Ahead of the black tie event, alongside a picture of himself with a group of kids who benefit from the fund, Beckham, who is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, wrote, "Extremely honoured to receive the @UNICEFUSA's Humanitarian Leadership Award this evening at the #UNICEFBall. I can't wait to continue doing all I can for Unicef and my 7 Fund, 7.Org, to help children across the world (sic)."
Beckham arrived alone, sans family, to the event at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel, but once inside was joined by a string of other famous faces, including Miranda Kerr, Selena Gomez, Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany, Michelle Rodriguez and Heidi Klum.
The celebrated sportsman was handed the honour by his friend veteran musician Elton John.
The event also marked the launch of French fashion house Louis Vuitton for UNICEF.
The global partnership will help support children affected by conflict, disease, natural disasters, and other situations that threaten their safety and well-being.
