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# GBK awards gifting event includes dining vouchers and brand experiences

GBK’s Los Angeles event brought together dining vouchers, merchandise and travel experiences from brands seeking exposure around television awards.

By [Suzie Elis](https://giftcard.news/author/suzie-elis/) Published: September 14, 2026 at 08:41 PM 2 min read 

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![Angela Bassett and Christopher MacDonald at the GBK lounge; photograph by Bella Marie Adams](https://giftcard.news/images/variants/v1/gbk-awards-gifting-event-includes-dining-vouchers-brand-experiences-angela-bassett-christopher-w675.webp) 

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[GBK](https://giftcard.news/company/gbk/) Brand Bar brought dining vouchers, merchandise and travel experiences together at its Pre-TV Awards Lounge in Los Angeles. In a September 14 announcement, the event organizer identified Ike’s Love & Sandwiches and [Hibachi House](https://giftcard.news/company/hibachi-house/) among participating businesses offering a $1,000 gift voucher.

The lounge, presented by [Tequila Alto Canto](https://giftcard.news/company/tequila-alto-canto/) and [Xenter](https://giftcard.news/company/xenter/), connected consumer brands with television award nominees, presenters and other guests. Attendees listed by GBK included [Angela Bassett](https://giftcard.news/person/angela-bassett/), [Anthony Anderson](https://giftcard.news/person/anthony-anderson/), [Katy Sullivan](https://giftcard.news/person/katy-sullivan/), [Dale Dickey](https://giftcard.news/person/dale-dickey/) and [Christopher MacDonald](https://giftcard.news/person/christopher-macdonald/).

Brands used several forms of gifting at the event. [Mushroom Body Jewelry](https://giftcard.news/company/mushroom-body-jewelry/) provided pieces from its US-made gold jewelry range, while [Paradero Todos Santos](https://giftcard.news/company/paradero-todos-santos/) offered accommodation in a villa or suite to qualifying recipients at its Baja California Sur property.

Travel participants also included [Cheetah Ridge](https://giftcard.news/company/cheetah-ridge/), with a South African safari experience for nominees, and [Sailrock South Caicos](https://giftcard.news/company/sailrock-south-caicos/), which presented its Caribbean resort. These experiences sat alongside physical products rather than a single standardized reward.

Other participants covered food, beauty, books and technology. [HiFiMAN](https://giftcard.news/company/hifiman/) presented wireless audio products, [C.R.E.A.M Luxury Coffee](https://giftcard.news/company/c-r-e-a-m-luxury-coffee/) provided specialty coffee, Eme’s Baked Goods offered gluten-free and nut-free products, and [PHILIP B.](https://giftcard.news/company/philip-b/) supplied hair, scalp and body products.

Authors and coaches also distributed their work. [Alyssia Benford](https://giftcard.news/person/alyssia-benford/) supplied copies of Best Case Scenario, Ann Sommer Coaching offered resources on fear and self-trust, and [Jessica Wagstaff](https://giftcard.news/person/jessica-wagstaff/) presented Manifest Who You Are.

GBK’s account describes the event as a way for brands to introduce products and experiences to entertainment-industry guests. It also included presentations by Ministerios Buscando La Sonrisa De Un Niño, which supports children in Mexico, and the She Ready Foundation, which assists young people affected by the foster care system.

The organizer says its chief executive, [Gavin Keilly](https://giftcard.news/person/gavin-keilly/), has helped raise or secure more than $10 million for over 50 charities since 2002\. That figure is a historical claim from GBK and does not represent funds raised at this event.

## Sources and documents

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* [GBK Brand Bar via PR Newswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gbk-brand-bar-hosts-exclusive-pre-tv-awards-lounge-presented-by-tequila-alto-canto--xenter-inc-celebrating-televisions-biggest-stars-and-luxury-brands-302878096.html?utm%5Fsource=giftcard.news) — GBK Brand Bar via PR Newswire

## In this article

### Companies

* [C.R.E.A.M Luxury Coffee](https://giftcard.news/company/c-r-e-a-m-luxury-coffee/)
* [Cheetah Ridge](https://giftcard.news/company/cheetah-ridge/)
* [GBK](https://giftcard.news/company/gbk/)
* [HiFiMAN](https://giftcard.news/company/hifiman/)
* [Hibachi House](https://giftcard.news/company/hibachi-house/)
* [Mushroom Body Jewelry](https://giftcard.news/company/mushroom-body-jewelry/)
* [PHILIP B.](https://giftcard.news/company/philip-b/)
* [Paradero Todos Santos](https://giftcard.news/company/paradero-todos-santos/)
* [Sailrock South Caicos](https://giftcard.news/company/sailrock-south-caicos/)
* [Tequila Alto Canto](https://giftcard.news/company/tequila-alto-canto/)
* [Xenter](https://giftcard.news/company/xenter/)

### People

* [Alyssia Benford](https://giftcard.news/person/alyssia-benford/)
* [Angela Bassett](https://giftcard.news/person/angela-bassett/)
* [Anthony Anderson](https://giftcard.news/person/anthony-anderson/)
* [Christopher MacDonald](https://giftcard.news/person/christopher-macdonald/)
* [Dale Dickey](https://giftcard.news/person/dale-dickey/)
* [Gavin Keilly](https://giftcard.news/person/gavin-keilly/)
* [Jessica Wagstaff](https://giftcard.news/person/jessica-wagstaff/)
* [Katy Sullivan](https://giftcard.news/person/katy-sullivan/)

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About the author

## [Suzie Elis](https://giftcard.news/author/suzie-elis/)

Journalist — Gift Cards & Digital Gifting

Suzie Elis covers gift card products, digital gifting and distribution for Gift Card News.

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