The 2005 gala honoring members of the news and entertainment media for highlighting animal issues. Nominees are selected based on their personal commitment to animal welfare. Presenters include Ed Asner, Linda Blair, Stockard Channing, James Cromwell, Will Estes, Bill Maher, Wendie Malick, Joe Mantegna, Cheri Oteri, Carre Otis, Carl Reiner, Eric Roberts, Nicollette Sheridan, Alicia Silverstone, Sela Ward, Persia White and Daphne Zuniga.