Lea DeLaria
Honoree
Actor, Comedian, Jazz Singer
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Women’s Event, NYC’s premier event highlighting the contributions of LGBTQ+ women in our community, raises funds to sustain The Center’s programs and advocacy work; keep our doors open year-round; and provide a home, a family, and a place of safety for our community.
Join us on Friday*, November 3 at 6 p.m. at Ziegfeld Ballroom as we bid farewell to our incomparable Executive Director, Glennda Testone, as she celebrates her final gala with The Center. Hosted by comedian Sam Jay, the program will also honor actor, comedian, and jazz singer Lea DeLaria with the Trailblazer Award, and honor Executive Vice President & General Counsel of JPMorgan Chase & Co. Stacey Friedman with the Corporate Leadership Award.
*Please note that the evening has moved to a Friday night!*
Friday, November 3, 2023
6 p.m. Cocktail Hour
7-9 p.m. Dinner & Program
9-11 p.m. After Party
Ziegfeld Ballroom
141 W 54 St.
New York, NY 10019
Lea DeLaria
Honoree
Actor, Comedian, Jazz Singer
Stacey Friedman
Honoree
Executive Vice President & General Counsel, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Sam Jay
Host
Comic, Actor, Writer
Sandra Bernhard
Special Guest
Performer, Actress, Singer & Author
Glennda Testone
Special Recognition
Executive Director, The Center
DJ MARY MAC
After Party
DJ & MC
Women's Event is at capacity. For information or questions about tickets or sponsorships, please contact David Hovey, Director of Major Gifts, at dhovey@gaycenter.org.
Donations can be made if you are unable to attend and/or looking to make a gift in someone's honor.
Gwen Marcus & Nancy Alpert
Kerryann Cook
Julie A. Harris
Jen Hatch
Jacqueline LiCalzi & Jill Schlesinger
Lisa A. Linsky
Lolita Morrow
Claire M Shanley & Heather Halliday
Pauline Sobelman
Kim Stolz & Laura Hayward
Mickalene Thomas
Jo-Ná A. Williams, Esq.
Trailblazers
Stacey Friedman & Dawn Fischer
Influencers
Shari Feder & Julie A. Harris
Valerie Jacob, Claire Wills, & Sarah Parkes
Jacqueline LiCalzi & Jill Schlesinger
Alison Smith
Innovators
Gwen Marcus & Nancy Alpert
Rosemarie & Sandra Pacheco
Pauline Sobelman
Sustainers
Michael Broadbery & Angelo Umali
Lisa Linsky & Fiona Hodgson
Patricia Martone & Barbara Rosen
Jessica Rankin
Arielle Smelkinson & Céline Robinson
Mickalene Thomas
Miles Tyrrell
Leaders
Cathy Bolz & Gail DiLisio
Jasmine Burnett, Blkfeminst Advisors LLC
Phyllis Dicker
Amy Ellison & Trudy Sanders Reece
Christina Getz & Karen Kranack
Katherine Grainger
Laura Hayward & Kim Stolz
Annabelle Rinehart & Julie Von
Claire M Shanley & Heather Halliday
Glennda Testone & Jama Shelton
J.A. Williams Law P.C. & Jo-Ná A. Williams Esq.
PRESENTING
FOUNDING
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OFFICIAL SEXUAL HEALTHCARE PARTNER
OFFICIAL HEALTHCARE PARTNER
PREMIER
SUPPORTING
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 Brian Doyle, Director of Special Events, at bdoyle@gaycenter.org by October 20, 2023.
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.