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.

three people standing together smiling in front of a backdrop that says Center Dinner

Join us!

Center Dinner Co-Chairs Michael Broadbery, Sarah Gray, Jeffrey Schneider, Allyn Shaw, Mitch Stein, and Nathan Stein invite you to join us on Thursday, April 10, 2025 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.

Additional honorees, host, and performer to be announced.

Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025
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

Honoring

Susie Scher

Honoree

Senior Advisor, Global Banking & Markets at Goldman Sachs

Tickets and Sponsorships

For information on sponsorships, tickets, and joining the host committee, please contact Brian Doyle, Director of Special Events & Corporate Partnerships, at bdoyle@gaycenter.org.

Corporate Sponsorship

  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Michael Broadbery
Sarah Gray
Jeffrey Schneider
Allyn Shaw
Mitch Stein
Nathan Stein

Host Committee

Chris Constable
Ben Djaha
Russ Korins
Tim Napoli
Miles Tyrrell
Eric Viner & Dr. Jordan Wise

Leadership Society

Trailblazers
Jeffrey Schneider & Jeffery Povero

Influencers
Paul Gruber & Keith Champagne

Innovators
Jeffrey Kranzel
Miles Tyrrell

Presenting Sponsor

Lead Sponsor

Trailblazer Sponsor

Official Sexual Health Partner

Official Healthcare Partner

Official Airline

Palladium Sponsor

Supporting Sponsor

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Center Dinner 2024 Album

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