Jim Owles Winter Pride Gala 2023
On Friday, January 20th, 2023, the Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club held its annual Winter Pride Gala and Awards Ceremony at the Hard Rock Cafe.
Over 200 guests joined the ceremony and contributed to support New York’s Citywide Progressive LGBTQ Democratic Club.
The event commenced at 7:00 pm and as guests checked in, they had the chance to meet and greet during a cocktail reception.
An hour later, Gala attendees were seated for dinner, while keynote speaker Mike Manning formally debuted the ceremony, introducing the President of Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club and Master of Ceremony, Allen Roskoff.
After Allen Roskoff was introduced, he welcomed his guests with a heartfelt speech, reiterating the Liberal Democratic Club’s mission, recent activities, and successes. Allen Roskoff’s speech was then proceeded by the scheduled awards ceremony, where awardees were recognized for their human rights contributions.
Judy Gold, Two Daytime Emmy Award Winner, presented the first awardee, Mary L. Trump, Political Activist, Psychologist, and Author. Jordan E. Cooper presented Lee Daniels, Film and Television Producer, Director, and Screenwriter. Mary-Louise Parker, Two-Time Tony Winner, Golden Globe, and Emmy Winner presented Actress and Political Activist, Kathy Najimy.
The special appearance of the evening was United States Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, who presented the night’s fourth awardee, Sara Nelson, International President of the Association of Flight Attendants- CWA, AFL-CIO.
The Winter Pride Gala’s Super Benefactors were Joy Tomchin and the United Federation of Teachers, contributing $10,000 to the Liberal Democratic Club. Benefactors included the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO, and Lindsey Boylan, who donated $5,000 to the association. Among other patrons, The Advance Group had a special input to the Gala as they also supported the organization and execution of the event.
The Jim Owles Winter Pride Gala 2023 was undoubtedly a memorable night; filled with a common passion for advocacy, and a vibrant venue that hosted a plethora of special guests.
