PROGRAM

Event Schedule:
5:30 pm General Reception & Silent Auction
7:30 pm Dinner & Awards

Featured Speaker

National Sponsors

Local Sponsors

2010 Awards Committee

Andy Arnold
Clare Thomas

David Beckwith
Ray Brewer
Pearson Brown
Ryan Creasey
Trevor Daly
Andy Gelb
Ted Holmquist
Travis Jackson
Barry Karas
Bryan Keller
Jason Landau
Adela Milano
Tim Morneau
Carlos Munguia
Dana Perlman
Kelly Rouse
David Steiman
Kevin Stone
Lamar Williams
Parker Williams

Camille Rodriguez
Assoc. Director of Events,HRC

Lauran Huff
Ticketing & Sponsorship
Levy, Pazanti & Associates

U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer

A forceful advocate for families, children, consumers, the environment, and her State of California, Barbara Boxer became a United States Senator in January 1993 after 10 years of service in the House of Representatives and .... read more

HRC Visibility Award:
The Human Rights Campaign Visibility Award recognizes LGBT individuals who are living open and honest lives at home, at work and in their greater community -- these attributes align with HRC’s mission of creating a country that inspires and engages all Americans to work toward ending discrimination against LGBT citizens and realizing a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.
	Portia de Rossi

Ally for Equality Award:
The Ally for Equality Award recognizes the outstanding efforts of those who dedicate time, energy, spirit and whole-hearted commitment to better the lives of LGBT people. This award is given to allies outside the LGBT community who stand up on behalf of equality for all Americans. Recipients have shown a commitment to making America a place where LGBT people can be open, honest and safe at home, at work, in the community and in the media. The awards presented at the Human Rights Campaign gala dinners are the highest honor the organization bestows in the area of achieving equality for LGBT people.
	Kathy Griffin

Special Guest:
	Suze Orman Suze Orman has been called "a force in the world of personal finance" and a "one-woman financial advice powerhouse" by USA Today. A two-time Emmy Award-winning television host, New York Times mega bestselling author, magazine... read more

Performance by:
	Blake Lewis Anyone who tuned into season six of American Idol knew to expect the unexpected of Blake Lewis. The Washington native and beatboxing extraordinaire, who admitted he hadn’t watched a single episode before auditioning in Seattle, arrived in Hollywood without a hint of a plan, other than to be himself... read more