Kimberly Moore Honors Dolly Parton's Legacy, Celebrates Young Hope Ambassadors at the Annual Women's Image Awards.

Humanitarian and philanthropist Baroness Kimberly Moore, known in the media as the "Real Santa Claus" for her work helping underserved children and families, returned to the Women's Image Awards stage to present a tribute honoring Dolly Parton's legacy and her Imagination Library at the 28th Annual ceremony in Beverly Hills.

Moore, who received the WIN Humanitarian Award at the 16th Annual Women's Image Awards, was invited back to celebrate Parton's commitment to childhood literacy and the power of books to inspire young lives.

In her speech, The Power of a Single Book, Moore reflected on how reading can nurture confidence and help children imagine futures beyond their circumstances.

"A child's dreams are never limited by their imagination. Too often, they are limited by their opportunities," Moore told the audience.

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Baroness Kimberly Moore surrounded by children from her Foundation

One of the evening's most touching moments came when Moore invited five young Hope Ambassadors from her foundation's Adopt A Letter program onto the stage, recognizing their years of helping other children in need.

Moore introduced each young ambassador by name, celebrating their accomplishments, aspirations, and commitment to giving back as an audience of actors, directors, producers, and entertainment professionals applauded.

For the young ambassadors, who had never imagined walking a Hollywood red carpet or being recognized at an awards ceremony, the moment was an unforgettable celebration of their confidence and contributions.

"Your voices matter. Your dreams matter. And your stories matter. Your story is still being written. And I cannot wait to see the beautiful chapters that come next," Moore told the young ambassadors.

Through the Kimberly Moore Foundation, Moore has helped more than 150,000 underserved children and families through year-round humanitarian programs. Beyond its signature Adopt A Letter initiative, the foundation supports literacy through Better Minds through Reading and Read Across America, as well as career exploration, mentorship, and disaster relief through Hope After Fire. Internationally, its work includes educational initiatives in Central America and Liberia, where its Girl Friendly Global Initiative promotes safer, more inclusive learning environments. Its Hope Ambassadors initiative empowers young people to give back and help make other children's dreams possible.

The tribute celebrated Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which has provided hundreds of millions of books to children, fostering early literacy and a lifelong love of reading.

For Moore, the evening reinforced a belief central to her humanitarian work: a single act of kindness can create a lasting ripple effect.

"We may never know how far one act of kindness will travel," Moore shared during her tribute.

The evening united the power of literacy, the importance of mentorship, and the possibilities that open up when young people are given opportunities to grow.