Jean Paul Gaultier
Honoree
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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.
Center Dinner Co-Chairs Julie A. Harris, Rahul Tripathi, Jeffrey Schneider, Miles Tyrrell, and Allyn Shaw, the Center Dinner Host Committee, and The Center’s Board of Directors invite you to join us on Thursday, April 11, 2024 for our annual Center Dinner gala.
Come celebrate with us at Cipriani Wall Street to welcome our incoming CEO, Dr. Carla Smith, as she embarks on her tenure of leadership at The Center. The evening will honor Jean Paul Gaultier with the Corporate Impact Award, for their continuous support of The Center’s program and services. Additionally, The Center will honor The Eagle Bar and its owners, Derek Danton & Robert Berk, with the Community Impact Award.
Date: Thursday, April 11, 2024
6 p.m. Cocktail Reception
7 p.m. Dinner & Program
Cipriani Wall Street, 55 Wall Street, NYC 10005
For questions about ticket purchases, please contact David Hovey at 646-358-1737.
Donations can be made if you are unable to attend and/or looking to make a gift in someone's honor.
Jean Paul Gaultier
Honoree
The Eagle
Honoree
Robert Berk & Derek Danton, Owners
Dr. Carla Smith
Special Remarks
CEO, The Center
Brian Kent
Special Guest
Billboard Recording Artist, Songwriter, Producer and Actor
Richie Shazam
Special Guest
Model, Photographer and Filmmaker
Emil Wilbekin
Special Guest
Founder, Native Son
Full screen digital ads are available for purchase for $1,000. For more information and to complete payment, please contact David Hovey, Director of Major Gifts, at dhovey@gaycenter.org by Friday, March 29, 2024.
Julie A. Harris
Jeffrey Schneider
Allyn Shaw
Rahul Tripathi
Miles Tyrrell
Benson R. Cohen
Chris Constable
John Davidson
Ben Djaha
Paul Gruber & Keith Champagne
Patrick Hunt
Russ Korins
Michael Maloof
Scott Newman & Ron D’Angelo
Ian Paget
Edward Rivera & Evan Bachner
Patrick Rose
Mitch Stein
Alok Vaid-Menon
Eric Viner
Change Makers
Robert Berk & Derek Danton
Michael Broadbery
Trailblazers
Benson R. Cohen
Steve Ells & Tariq Dixon
Shari Feder & Julie A. Harris
Jeffrey Gates & Michael Moran
Sarah Gray & Gavin Simms
Jeffrey Schneider & Jeffery Povero
Addison Schultz
Ted Snowdon & Duffy Violante
Anthony V. Thompson
Trendsetters
Andrew Goffe & Jeff Levin
Jeffrey Kranzel
Samuel Rosenblatt & Mario D’Andrea
Conor Kennedy Ryan & China Young
Rahul Tripathi
Influencers
Alton Bader
Paul Gruber & Keith Champagne
Matt Pisanelli
Innovators
Chuck Burke & Jonathan Stark
Jill Schlesinger & Jacqueline LiCalzi
Dr. Carla Smith
Pauline Sobelman
Terrence McNally Foundation
Miles Tyrrell
Sustainers
Marc D. Chalet, MD & James J. Ting, PhD
DK Display
Ruth Ellis, SDFC NY
Amy Ellison & Trudy Sanders Reece
Will & Max Grove
John Guidry, TRX Development Solutions
Kayla Hanson & Hayley Anthony
Barbara & Thomas Hovey
Interior Resources
Michelle Kline MD
Scott Newman & Ron D’Angelo
David Shane & Stephen Lutz
Mitch Stein
Presenting Sponsor
Lead Sponsor
Trailblazer Sponsor
Official Sexual Health Partner
Official Healthcare Partner
Official Spirit of Center Dinner
Official Airline
Palladium Sponsor
Supporting Sponsor
To request an accommodation for this event or with any questions, please contact Brian Doyle, Director of Special Events, at bdoyle@gaycenter.org by April 1.
The event is festive cocktail attire, but feel free to check out last year’s photos for inspiration!
Yes, alcohol will be served at the event. Drinks are included with your ticket.