Sony Music EVP Business Affairs & General Counsel Julie Swidler will receive the Lifetime Music Industry Award at T.J. Martell’s 42nd annual Honors Gala in NYC on 10/17. Also honored at the event, co-chaired by Columbia EVP/GM Joel Klaiman and Superfly’s Jennifer Justice, will be Amazon VP Music Steve Boom (Music Innovation Award) and First Access Entertainment CEO/Co-Founder Sarah Stennett.

The foundation, of course, is a leading supporter of innovative research for cancer treatment.

Committee members include Adam Alpert, Marty Bandier, Dawn Bridges, Tom Corson, Doug Davis, Laura Ferraro, Andrea Finkelstein, Amanda Ghost, Michael Guido, Clint Higham, Craig Kallman, Kevin Kelleher, Dennis Kooker, Michael Kushner, Max Lousada, Alex Luke, Judy McGrath, Doug Morris, Patrick Moxey, Jason Owen, Ryan Reddington, Salaam Remi, Rob Stringer, Darren Stupak, Beka Tischler and Brett Yormark.

The gathering will kick off with a cocktail reception and silent auction, followed by dinner, the awards ceremony and live music. For ticket and sponsorship information, contact tgaudino@tjmartell.org.