Center Dinner

It is crucial that our community comes together to uphold LGBTQ+ rights, dignity, and opportunity. Center Dinner raises critical funds to support our life-saving and life-enhancing programs, while bringing together the LGBTQ+ community and our allies to celebrate those who are doing this work, and whose efforts help to build a more just and equitable world.

Join us!

Center Dinner Co-Chairs James Goldrick, Jill Schlesinger, Jeffrey Schneider, Mitch Stein, and Nathan Stein invite you to join us on Thursday, April 16, 2026 for our annual Center Dinner gala.

Join us as we celebrate The Center’s historic impact throughout New York, reinforce our commitment to growth in the future, and honor the leadership of those who fight alongside us for LGBTQ+ rights, dignity, and opportunity.

Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
6 p.m. Cocktail Hour
7 p.m. Dinner & Program
The evening will conclude by 10 p.m.

Location: Cipriani Wall Street (55 Wall Street)

Festive cocktail attire

Featuring

Brendan Brady

Honoree

Executive Producer
Heated Rivalry

Jacob Tierney

Honoree

Creator, Writer, Director, & Executive Producer
Heated Rivalry

Tickets & Sponsorships Available Now

For more information, please contact Brian Doyle, Director of Special Events & Corporate Partnerships, at [email protected].

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Corporate Sponsorship

For more information, please contact Reneysh Vittal, Corporate Partnerships Manager, at [email protected].

Lead Sponsor $50,000

Two preferred tables of ten (10) tickets each (20 tickets total)
Full screen ad in the digital journal presented 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 activation or elevated visibility at the event (subject to discussion)

Trailblazer Sponsor $25,000

One preferred table of ten (10) tickets
Full screen ad in the digital journal presented 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 activation or elevated visibility at the event (subject to discussion)

Palladium Sponsor $15,000

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

Individual Sponsorship

For more information, please contact Leah Munnelly, Deputy Director of Philanthropy, at [email protected].

Change Maker $50,000

Two (2) tables (20 tickets) with a premium location, which include cocktail hour (6 p.m.), dinner (7 p.m.), and the program
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

Trailblazer $25,000

One table (10 tickets) with a premium location, 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

Trendsetter $15,000

One table (10 tickets), 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

Influencer $10,000

Six (6) tickets, 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 $5,000

Four (4) tickets, 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

Sustainer $2,500

Two (2) tickets, 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 Center Dinner possible.

Co-Chairs

James Goldrick
Jill Schlesinger
Jeffrey Schneider
Mitch Stein
Nathan Stein

Host Committee

Ben Djaha
Russ Korins
Michael Maloof
Patrick Rose
Eric Viner & Dr. Jordan Wise

Leadership Society

Trailblazers
Jeffrey Gates & Michael Moran
Jeffrey Schneider & Jeffery Povero
Anthony V. Thompson

Trendsetters
Michael Broadbery & Angelo Umali
James Goldrick
Will & Max Grove

Influencers
Keith Champagne & Paul Gruber
Jill Schlesinger & Jacqueline LiCalzi

Innovators
Nathan Stein
Terrence McNally Foundation

Sustainers
Dr. Carla Smith & Jacqueline Andujar
Mitch Stein

Lead

Official Airline

Official Healthcare Partner

Palladium

Supporting

Frequently Asked Questions

I need accessibility accommodations. Who do I contact?

To request an accommodation for this event or with any questions, please contact Brian Doyle, Director of Special Events, at [email protected] by April 1.

What does an Individual Ticket come with?

Individual tickets are $1,000 and include cocktail hour, a three-course meal, and the evening’s program featuring awards, auctions, and an exclusive performance.

How do I become a sponsor?

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

Is there the dress code?

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

Will there be alcohol served?

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

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Impact on Community Members

"I am here because The Center saved my life. And that is not a joke. In four weeks, May 12th, it will be 7 years since my last drink... I would like to thank my team, from Center Recovery who have supported me for over 10 years."
- Murray Hill, 2022 Center Dinner speaker