The American Australian Association (AAA) honored Elle Macpherson and Simon Baker at the 2019 American Australian Arts Awards, presented by National Australia Bank, and in partnership with Pratt Foundation and Bird in Hand at Skylight Modern in New York City. 

Former honoree Laura Brown, editor in chief of InStyle (US) presented Elle Macpherson and actor Hugh Jackman presented Simon Baker this year’s awards for their contribution to the arts. Model Shanina Shaik emceed the event and presented the “Rising Star” award to Australian actor and singer, Zoy Frangos, who performed Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘​Til I Hear You Sing Once More​’.