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PHOTOS: Second American Giving Awards

Actress Jenna Fischer of "The Office" presented the award for Educators & Mentors at the second annual American Giving Awards.

Actress Jenna Fischer of “The Office” presented the award for Educators & Mentors at the second annual American Giving Awards.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

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The second annual American Giving Awards, presented by Chase, Dick Clark Productions and Intersport, took place at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Friday. The AGAs are the first-ever televised celebrity tribute to community heroes, offering five charities an opportunity to share in $2 million in Chase grants so they may continue their work in helping others.

Miss USA 2012

Miss USA 2012 winner Olivia Culpo was a presenter at the second annual American Giving Awards.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Anthony Anderson

Actor Anthony Anderson of “Guys with Kids” presented the award for Champions of Health & Wellness at the second annual American Giving Awards.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Alyson Felix

Olympic track and field athlete Alyson Felix was a presenter at the second annual American Giving Awards.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Glenn Close

From left to right: Annie Starke, Glenn Close, Calen Pick, Jessie Close, holding Snitz, and Mattie Close Davis, of the “Bring Change 2 Mind” charity received the Leadership award at the second annual American Giving Awards.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Maria Menounos

NBC “Extra” host Maria Menounos at the second annual American Giving Awards.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Joel McHale

Comedian and actor Joel McHale hosted the second annual American Giving Awards.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Sarah Hyland

Actress Sarah Hyland of “Modern Family” was a presenter at the second annual American Giving Awards.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Lifehouse

Rock group Lifehouse performed at the second annual American Giving Awards.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Jenna Elfman

Actress Jenna Elfman of “1600 Penn” presented the award for Community Builders at the second annual American Giving Awards.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

The Tenors

The Tenors performed at the second annual American Giving Awards.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

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