Saturday, May 25th, 2013

Acclaim Awards Gala

It’s getting to be that time again… We are gearing up for the Acclaim Awards! The Acclaim Awards is Forum For Equality’s annual gala and our opportunity to celebrate the work being done across Louisiana to make this state a more fair and equitable community. Save the date: Saturday, October 13th at the JW Marriott in downtown New Orleans.

Health and Wellness
Ginger Bouvier of New Orleans

Faith and Equality
Dr. Rev. Welton Gaddy of Monroe

Political Activism
Adrienne Critcher of Shreveport

Political Leadership
Rep. Austin Badon of New Orleans

Forum For Equality Chairs Award
Patrick Lee of New Orleans


We hope that you will join us as we celebrate the work of these amazing individuals for a night of auctions, accolades, dinner and drinks!  Click here to purchase your tickets today.

Other ways that you can become involved:

1.) Help Captain the Ship! Become a table captain and fill your table with your friends and family for an amazing night of fun and celebration! Find nine friends to join you at your table then join us at our Patron Party as a special thank you for all your hard work! Email SarahJane to sign-up at sarahjane.brady@forumforequality.com.

2.) Volunteer! Whether it’s the night of the event or helping us get ready, we can always use a few extra hands! Use your talents and time to help us make this the best event of the year.

3. Donate to the Silent Auction! Help us raise money for our statewide efforts by donating to our silent auction. Restaurants! Salons! Art! Clothing Stores! Jewelry! Dinners with local celebrities! Condo Rentals! Tickets to concerts! Football Games! Click here for Silent Auction Donor Form 2012.

There are many ways to get involved and we hope that you will! If you have any questions or want to sign-up, don’t hesitate to contact me at 504.569.9156 or sarahjane.brady@forumforequality.com.

The Acclaim Awards Gala is an opportunity to celebrate what we have accomplished and to honor those who have worked for the betterment of the LGBT community in Louisiana. At the gala we honor community leaders through a process of nominations and selection by committee. Award categories are the following: Health, Political Activism, Political Leadership, Faith & Equality and Chairs’ Awards.

The gala is always an evening of memorable celebration of community, dinning, libations, bidding, and dancing. Over 300 people attended our XII Acclaim Awards Gala last year. This year the gala will take place on Saturday October 13, 2012 at the JW Marriott Hotel.

 


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