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.

Tonight, your donation of $1,000 or more is your passport into a community of dedicated philanthropists who provide the foundation for The Center’s vital work, and entitles you to enjoy exclusive invitations to our year-round events (including Center Stage at Joe's Pub on June 8)! Please give generously to The Center and make a difference for all LGBTQ+ New Yorkers.

This evening's honorees include Jacob Tierney, creator-writer-director-executive producer, and Brendan Brady, executive producer, of the international hit TV series, Heated Rivalry, Ken Ohashi, Brand Chief Executive Officer of Brooks Brothers, and Gilead Sciences. Rachel Reid, New York Times Best Selling Author of the Game Changers series, is a special guest, and Melanie C (Sporty Spice) offers an exclusive performance.

Thank you for being here and for your support of The Center!

Center Dinner 2026

Celebrating the leadership of those who fight alongside The Center for LGBTQ+ rights, dignity, and opportunity.