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.

a dark haired femme presenting person wearing dark rimmed glasses smiles at as others look on in revelry. All are dressed in festive evening wear.

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Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
6 p.m. Cocktail Hour
7 p.m. Dinner & Program
9 p.m. After Party
The evening will conclude by 11 p.m.
Location: Ziegfeld Ballroom (141 W 54th St)
Festive cocktail attire

Featuring

Kim Stolz

Honoree

Financial Executive, former MTV News Anchor

Women's Event Tickets and Sponsorships

Online ticket sales will begin soon. With questions, please contact Leah Munnelly, Deputy Director of Philanthropy, at lmunnelly@gaycenter.org.

Corporate Sponsorship

  • 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)
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

  • Two tables of ten (10) Premier seats at Women’s Event (20 tickets total)
  • Full-Screen Ad and listing in Digital Journal
  • Recognition from podium during event
  • One table of ten (10) Premier seats at Women’s Event
  • Full-Screen Ad and listing in Digital Journal
  • Six (6) Prime seats at Women’s Event
  • Full-Screen Ad and listing in Digital Journal
  • Four (4) Preferred seats at Women’s Event
  • Half-Screen Ad and listing in Digital Journal
  • Two (2) seats at Women’s Event
  • Listing in Digital Journal

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

Honorary Co-Chairs

Gwen Marcus & Nancy Alpert

Co-Chairs

Kerryann Cook
Julie A. Harris
Jill Schlesinger & Jacqueline LiCalzi
Lisa A. Linsky
Pauline Sobelman

Frequently Asked Questions

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

To request an accommodation for this event or with any questions, please contact Special Events Coordinator, Aynsley Leonardis at aleonardis@gaycenter.org by October 21, 2025.

Please contact Reneysh Vittal, Corporate Partnerships Manager, at rvittal@gaycenter.org.

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.

Approximately 500 people attend this event annually.

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

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."