Women's Event

Women’s Event is The Center's premier event celebrating the contributions of LGBTQ+ women. The gala and after party help us raise the critical funds necessary to sustain our life-saving programs and services and to ensure our safe and affirming space is open and accessible to LGBTQ+ New Yorkers who need it.

Women's Event 2024 Venue (2)

Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
6 p.m. Cocktail Hour
7 p.m. Dinner & Program
9 p.m. After Party (Mezzanine)
The evening will conclude by 11 p.m.

Location: Ziegfeld Ballroom (141 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019)

Festive cocktail attire

Featuring

Megan Baier

Honoree

Chief Executive Officer, Wilson Sonsini

Theory

Honoree

NYC-Based Premium Clothing Brand

Tickets and Sponsorships

Available Here

Corporate Sponsorship

For more information, please contact Jackson Schad, Corporate Partnerships Manager, at [email protected].

Lead Sponsor $25,000

Two tables of ten (10) tickets each (20 tickets total)
Full screen ad in the digital journal on screens during the event
Logo placement on e-communications, event webpage, and onsite signage
Verbal Recognition from the stage during remarks
Opportunity to partner with The Center on an event activation or elevated branding (subject to discussion and approval)

Palladium Sponsor $15,000

One table of ten (10) tickets
Full screen ad in the digital journal on screens during the event
Logo placement on e-communications, event webpage, and onsite signage
Verbal recognition from the stage during remarks

Premier Sponsor $10,000

Six (6) tickets to the event
Full screen ad in the digital journal on screens during the event
Logo placement on e-communications, event webpage, and onsite signage

Supporting Sponsor $5,000

Four (4) tickets to the event
Full screen ad in the digital journal on screens during the event
Logo placement on e-communications, event webpage, and onsite signage

Individual Sponsorship

For more information, please contact Aynsley Leonardis, Special Events Manager, at [email protected].

Trailblazer $25,000

Two (2) tables of ten (10) premier seats, which include cocktail hour (6 p.m.), dinner (7 p.m.), and the program (20 tickets total)
Recognition from podium during event
Full-screen ad in digital sponsor loop night-of
Membership in The Center’s Leadership Society
Listing on e-communications, event webpage, and onsite signage

Influencer $12,500

One table of ten (10) premier seats, which include cocktail hour (6 p.m.), dinner (7 p.m.), and the program
Full-screen ad in digital sponsor loop night-of
Membership in The Center’s Leadership Society
Listing on e-communications, event webpage, and onsite signage

Innovator $7,500

Six (6) prime seats, which include cocktail hour (6 p.m.), dinner (7 p.m.), and the program
Full-screen ad in digital sponsor loop night-of
Membership in The Center’s Leadership Society
Listing on e-communications, event webpage, and onsite signage

Sustainer $5,000

Four (4) preferred seats, which include cocktail hour (6 p.m.), dinner (7 p.m.), and the program
Half-screen ad in digital sponsor loop night-of
Membership in The Center’s Leadership Society
Listing on e-communications, event webpage, and onsite signage

Leader $2,500

Two (2) seats, which include cocktail hour (6 p.m.), dinner (7 p.m.), and the program
Half-screen ad in digital sponsor loop night-of
Membership in The Center’s Leadership Society
Listing on e-communications, event webpage, and onsite signage

Unable to attend?

Donations can be made if you are unable to attend and/or looking to make a gift in someone's honor.

Make a Gift

Thank you to the dedicated group of philanthropists whose generosity helps make Women's Event 2026 possible.

Co-Chairs

Kerryann Cook
Ting Ting Goh
Julie Harris
Jacqueline LiCalzi & Jill Schlesinger
Lisa A. Linsky
Stephanie Sandberg
Shamina Singh
Lauren Uranker

Honorary Co-Chairs

Gwen Marcus & Nancy Alpert

Leadership Society

Trailblazers
Jill Schlesinger & Jacqueline LiCalzi

Influencers
Ting Ting Goh

Sustainers
Gwen Marcus & Nancy Alpert

Leaders
Amalgamated Bank
Audiochuck
Euclid Transactional
Green Thumb Industries
Kith/Kinnect
Lyft
Nomura
Karen Nothmann

Lead

Palladium

Official Airline

Official Healthcare Partner

Supporting

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there the dress code?

The event is cocktail attire, but feel free to check out last year’s photos for inspiration!

I need accessibility accommodations. Who do I contact?

To request an accommodation for this event or with any questions, please contact Special Events Coordinator, Aynsley Leonardis at [email protected] by October 21, 2025.

How do I become a sponsor?

Please contact Reneysh Vittal, Corporate Partnerships Manager, at [email protected].

Is there an official after party?

Yes! You can purchase tickets once all ticket sales go live. You can purchase tickets to the after-party separately from your ticket for Women’s Event.

How many people attend?

Approximately 500 people attend this event annually.

Will there be alcohol served?

Yes, there will be alcohol served at the event. Drinks are included with your ticket.

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Impact on Community Members

Maireni Soriano presents Julie Diaz Petta (She/Her), a former Center Youth and community member.

"I found the most welcoming space. I felt included in everything they were doing as soon as they walked through the door."