
Shamina Singh
Honoree
Founder & President, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and Executive Vice President, Sustainability at Mastercard
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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.
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
Shamina Singh
Honoree
Founder & President, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and Executive Vice President, Sustainability at Mastercard
Kim Stolz
Honoree
Managing Director at Bank of America Private Bank, Former MTV News Anchor, and Fashion Model
Individual and Corporate Sponsorships are available now. See below for details and contact Leah Munnelly, Managing Director of Philanthropy, at lmunnelly@gaycenter.org with questions. Individual ticket sales will begin soon.
Gwen Marcus & Nancy Alpert
Kerryann Cook
Julie A. Harris
Jill Schlesinger & Jacqueline LiCalzi
Lisa A. Linsky
Pauline Sobelman
Trailblazers
Jill Schlesinger & Jacqueline LiCalzi
Sustainers
Gwen Marcus & Nancy Alpert
Presenting
Lead
Palladium
Premier
Supporting
Official Airline
Official Healthcare Partner
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.
Donations can be made if you are unable to attend and/or looking to make a gift in someone's honor.