Celebration of Courage 2025 Awards and Gala
Date & Time:
June 2, 2025
6:00-10:30 PM ET
Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers, NYC
About the Event
Overview
Celebration of Courage is Outright International’s flagship annual awards and gala. Our 2025 event celebrates 35 years of Outright’s work to advance human rights for LGBTIQ people worldwide. This evening of inspiration highlights Outright’s achievements and honors courageous activists and allies leading the fight for equality globally.
Date & Time
Monday, June 2, 2025, 6:00–10:30 PM ET
Location
Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers, New York City
Event Schedule (PM, ET):
6:00–7:15 PM: Red Carpet, Welcome Reception, Silent Auction (indoor and outdoor, weather permitting)
7:15–9:15 PM: Seated Dinner, Program, and Live Auction (indoor)
9:15–10:30 PM: Closing Reception, Silent Auction (indoor and outdoor, weather permitting)
Program
Experience the NightJoin a distinguished group of LGBTIQ individuals, allies, and top supporters in civil society, media, business, and politics for an inspiring evening celebrating community, solidarity, and queer joy.
What to Expect
Host Committee
For inquiries about joining the Host Committee, contact:
Chandler Bazemore (he/him)
Senior Development Manager
CBazemore@OutrightInternational.org | +1 (212) 430-6057
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Honorees & Awards
Celebration of Courage has a rich history of honoring exceptional activists, organizations, and allies. Stay tuned for announcements on additional honorees and special guests!
Explore our Awards
Felipa De Souza Award
Recognizes the courage and activism of grassroots groups and individuals to survive and thrive in the face of incredible odds and tremendous challenges.
Outfront Award
Pays tribute to special individuals, companies and/or organizations who have significantly advanced awareness of and equality for LGBTIQ people, and used their brands, resources, voices and/or platforms to be “out in front” of issues impacting LGBTIQ people globally.
Outspoken Award
Recognizes a group or individual serving as an ally and that contribute to advanced awareness and equality for LGBTIQ people.
Outstanding Award
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2025 Honorees
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Special Guests
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Celebrating our Generous Sponsors
Outright International is grateful for the incredible support of our sponsors, whose contributions help power our movement for LGBTIQ equality worldwide.
Sponsorship Tiers
Diamond Sponsors:
Platinum Sponsors:
Sponsorship
Support Celebration of Courage 2025 by becoming an institutional sponsor. Benefits of the sponsorship includes hospitality perks, onstage acknowledgments, logo placement in event materials, and much more.
For sponsorship inquiries, contact:
Jessica Miller (she/her)
Senior Manager of Corporate Sponsorships
Jmiller@OutrightInternational.org | +1 (212) 430-6019
Sponsorship Levels (USD)
Tables
For table inquiries, contact:
Evan Davidoff (he/they)
Senior Major Gifts Officer
Edavidoff@OutrightInternational.org | +1 (516) 263-0335
Table Captain Levels (USD)
Tickets
For ticket inquiries, contact:
Evan Davidoff (he/they)
Senior Major Gifts Officer
Edavidoff@OutrightInternational.org | +1 (516) 263-0335
Individual Tickets
Auctions
Support the Gala with a DonationOutright’s Live and Silent Auctions feature exclusive items. Proceeds directly support our programs advancing LGBTIQ rights worldwide.
For auction inquiries, contact:
Andrew Schlager (he/him)
Development & Communications Assistant
ASchlager@OutrightInternational.org | +1 (212) 430-6057
Auction Details
Can’t Attend?
Support Outright’s mission by donating today. Every contribution accelerates LGBTIQ equality worldwide.
FAQs & Contact Information
For questions about Celebration of Courage, tickets, sponsorships, or auctions:
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