2016 Pride Center Gala

Join us on a special night to benefit the Pride Center of the Capital Region and celebrate the important contributions of this year’s awardees who work hard to empower the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) community. We are pleased to present the following awards in honor of the amazing work of the following individuals, businesses, and organizations: Rising Star Award Given to a person or organization that has begun to demonstrate promising service to the LGBTQ community. Ellis Medicine Peter Drago Leadership in Government Award Given to a person in government who has demonstrated outstanding support of the LGBTQ community. Judd Krasher Community Service Award Given to a person or organization that has demonstrated outstanding community service within the LGBTQ community. Rosy Galván Faisal Alam Young Leaders Award Given to a person (ages 24 and under) whose passion, drive, and efforts are making an impact on the LGBTQ community. Taylor Keith Paul Postiglione Youth Services Award Given to a person who has worked to improve the lives of LGBTQ youth. A. Reilly Libby Post Council Leadership Award Given to a former Pride Center board member who defined leadership. Jeff Baltes Organization of the Year Given to an organization for its outstanding support of the LGBTQ Community. Black Lives Matter Sylvia Rivera Award Given to a person or organization that has demonstrated outstanding work advocating for the LGBTQ community Eòghann Renfroe Marsha P.. Johnson Award Given to a person or organization that has made outstanding contributions to the transgender and gender non-conforming communities. Kymlee Dorsey Harvey Milk Award Given to a person in the community whose work emulates the ideals of Harvey Milk. Robert “Empress Champagne” Quinney Special Recognition Award Given in special recognition of service to the community and Pride Center above and beyond ROCKS Every year, the Gala raises needed funds for the Pride Center’s fundamental programs and services. Attend the Gala to demonstrate your support of the work the Pride Center does every day to improve our community.