The Children's Defense Fund's Beat the Odds award ceremony at the Beverly Hills Hotel in 2012 honored five Los Angeles high school students who overcame personal obstacles and achieved academic excellence. To incorporate the teenagers into the night's visuals, the organizers used a gallery of black-and-white portraits as the backdrop for the stage.
The main color scheme of the party was gold, as a nod to the Globes' 75th anniversary. Orchid was used as an accent color throughout the party space. Town & Country Event Rentals provided the tables, chairs, and other rentals, while Special Event Contractors created the sub floors, decorative perimeter wall, and the pavilion anchored atop the Aqua Star Pool. Meanwhile, SoCal Tents provided the dining pavilion, and Emerging Entertainment provided audio.
The red carpet immediately presented the event decor themes, with geometric patterns on the walls, a palette of gold and orchid, and a series of oversize gold vases. Agile Eye Solutions provided all large-scale decorative elements.
