New York, NY–Celebrated artist, Alex Soldier, known for his mastery of fine jewelry and precious miniatures, designed a remarkable objet d’art (pictured above) to symbolize the Princess Grace Awards that were presented at the 2018 Princess Grace Awards Gala at Cipriani 25 Broadway in New York City. Held in the presence of Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco, the Awards Gala honored actor, director, producer, and philanthropist Tim Daly. Tim was honored with the distinguished Prince Rainier III Award (pictured above) for his outstanding artistry and exemplary give-back, which was presented to him by his sister, Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress, Tyne Daly. Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress Bebe Neuwirth served as mistress of ceremonies for the event, and Pauline Ducruet, daughter of H.S.H. Princess Stephanie of Monaco, was also in attendance. Actress and Princess Grace Award winner Carly Hughes was the highlight of the evening with her spectacular performance of "Nowaday" from Chicago, shining in Alex Soldier's fabulous jewels. 

The Prince Rainier III Award, designed and created by Alex Soldier in New York City, is a prestigious award that recognizes renowned leaders in the arts who share the passion of Princess Grace in supporting emerging talent. For the Awards, Soldier designed a stunning work of art incorporating symbols representing all three disciplines that were close to Princess Grace's heart and lauded by the Foundation: theater, dance, and film. It is composed of connected symbols denoting these three art forms. The past award winners included James Cameron, Queen Latifah, Robert Redford, Dick Van Dyke, Cicely Tyson, Julie Andrews, Denzel Washington, Mandy Patinkin, and Lynn Wyatt. Written by Maria Soldier.



L-R: Alex Soldier, Maria Soldier (wearing Alex Soldier's Blossom earrings, Coronaria broaches and dress by Alex Teih), Tim Daly, Bebe Neuwirth, and Tyne Daly. Photo by Jerry Lacay. 

Actress and Princess Grace Award winner Carly Hughes (wearing Alex Soldier's Rose Swan ring and earrings, paired with Cora cuff), Alex Soldier, and Maria Soldier (wearing Alex Soldier's Blossom earrings, Coronaria broaches, Swirl cuff, Amethyst ring, and dress by Alex Teih). Photo by Jerry Lacay. 

American choreographer Kyle Abraham, Maria Soldier (wearing Alex Soldier's Blossom earrings, Coronaria broaches, Swirl cuff, Codi The Snail ring, and dress by Alex Teih), hostess Bebe Neuwirth, Alex Soldier and theater director and actor Sam Gold attend the Princess Grace Awards Gala at Cipriani 25 Broadway in New York City. Photo by Jerry Lacay.

Alex Soldier, Gala Co-Chair and a member of the Board of Directors at Netflix Anne Sweeney, Kyle Abraham and Maria Soldier (wearing Alex Soldier's Blossom earrings, Coronaria broaches, Swirl cuff, Amethyst ring, and dress by Alex Teih) attend the Princess Grace Awards Gala at Cipriani 25 Broadway in New York City. Photo by Jerry Lacay. 

Alex and Maria Soldier (wearing Alex Soldier's Blossom earrings, Coronaria broaches and dress by Alex Teih) with Laurent Puons, CEO of the Monte-Carlo Television Festival. Photo by Jerry Lacay. 

Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress Bebe Neuwirth presents the Prince Rainier III Award, designed and created by Alex Soldier, at the 2018 Princess Grace Awards Gala held at Cipriani 25 Broadway in New York City. Photo by Jerry Lacay. 

Actress Carly Hughes (wearing Alex Soldier's Rose Swan ring and earrings, paired with Cora cuff), performs "Nowaday" from Chicago at the 2018 Princess Grace Awards Gala at Cipriani 25 Broadway in New York City. Photo by Jerry Lacay. 

Actress Carly Hughes (wearing Alex Soldier's Rose Swan ring and earrings, paired with Cora cuff), performs "Nowaday" from Chicago at the 2018 Princess Grace Awards Gala at Cipriani 25 Broadway in New York City. Photo by Jerry Lacay. 

Alex & Maria Soldier attend the 2018 Princess Grace Awards Gala at Cipriani 25 Broadway in New York City. Maria Soldier is wearing Alex Soldier's Blossom earrings, Coronaria broaches, Swirl cuff, and Codi The Snail ring. Dress by Alex Teih. Photo credit: Getty Images.