Eva Longoria Parker Named “Philanthropist Of The Year”

Eva Longoria Parker received the title of Philanthrophist Of The Year from The Hollywood Reporter at a fete attended by Sheryl Crow, Kate Beckinsale and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa last night. Among her charitable activities, Longoria Parker is the national spokesperson for Padres Contra El Cancer (aiding Latino children with cancer) and the founder of Eva’s Heroes, an after-school program in her hometown of San Antonio. HR publisher Eric Mika is suitably impressed. “”I’ve never met a more conscientious and socially aware young, energetic talent,” he says. “Eva’s efforts on behalf of the causes near and dear to her are Herculean. She pours her free time and energy into raising millions of dollars for charitable missions that make a difference in the Latino community and other humanitarian organizations.” In return, Longoria Parker will be one of the presenters at the Reporter‘s upcoming Women In Hollywood breakfast next month, honoring Halle Berry.

See who else honored the Desperate Housewives star in the gallery below.

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