The Screen Actors Guild Foundation has announced it will honor director, producer and writer Lee Daniels, producer Megan Ellison, and director and producer Rob Marshall with the first “Patron of the Artists Awards” at the nonprofit’s 30th anniversary celebration on Thursday, Nov. 5 at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills.

The celebration recognizes industry leaders who are champions of the arts, and the award recognizes individuals whose history of fostering creativity and creating opportunities for actors has made a positive impact on the profession and the performing arts.

“This year, the SAG Foundation celebrates 30 years of giving back to the community, and our three Patron of the Artists Award recipients are class acts known for generously contributing to a world-wide community of artists,” said SAG Foundation president JoBeth Williams. “Each has discovered, nurtured, and propelled creative talent both in front and behind the camera. Their legacy and future work are inspirations for fans and filmmakers alike and the SAG Foundation is thrilled to honor them.”

The Foundation has granted more than $17 million in financial and medical assistance through its Catastrophic Health Fund and Emergency Assistance Programs, and $6.5 million in scholarships to SAG-AFTRA members and their families.

The nonprofit has also announced that actor Leonardo DiCaprio will receive the Actors Inspiration Award at the event. Musical performances will be held, with ticket sales benefit the SAG Foundation. For information, visit www.SAGFoundation.org.