Southern California Committee for the Olympic Games

Noted Producer David L. Wolper Receives Prestigious Garland Award

Noted Producer David L. Wolper Receives Prestigious Garland Award For His Olympic Contributions

Los Angeles, California. – March 9, 2010 – David L. Wolper, producer of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies for the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles and an entertainment industry icon, was presented with the prestigious William May Garland Award at a luncheon today at the LA84 Foundation. The Southern California Committee for the Olympic Games (SCCOG) presented him with the award in recognition of his service to the Olympic Movement in Los Angeles and in particular because of his significant role in the success of the 1984 Games.

Welcome to The Southern California Committee for the Olympic Games

Founded in 1939, the mission of the Southern California Committee for the Olympic Games is to promote the Olympic movement in the Los Angeles area. In furtherance of its mission the SCCOG has sponsored numerous sporting events over the years, and in conjunction with the City of Los Angeles has submitted 11 bids to host the Olympic Games.