25th Annual Spirit of Justice Award Dinner

Friday, October 25  |  Downtown Boston, MA

Cocktail Reception at 6pm | Dinner & Speaking Program at 7pm | Dessert & Drinks at 8:30pm

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GLAD’s 25th Annual Spirit of Justice Award Dinner is back to dazzle, inspire, and connect our community! The unforgettable gala unites supporters of LGBTQ+ legal rights and equality for an opportunity to find power in resistance; work toward a future of justice, love, and inclusion; and support GLAD’s life-changing mission.

In honor of the 25th Annual Spirit of Justice Award Dinner on October 25th, we have two $25,000 matches in play!

One match has been put forth by a member of our Equal Justice Council, GLAD’s generous group of leadership donors. The second match is coming collectively from our Board of Directors, an amazing group of volunteer ambassadors who give of their time, talents, and treasure to support GLAD’s work.

The challenge is simple. If we receive at least 250 gifts by October 25, GLAD will get an extra $50,000 to support our vital work defending LGBTQ+ equality and fighting to protect our fundamental freedoms!

SUPPORT THE MATCH

Our Honorees

Individually and working in collaboration, Shannon Minter and Jennifer Levi have been at the forefront of the contemporary LGBTQ+ legal movement for decades, leading legal strategies to secure the civil rights of transgender people, successfully advocating for marriage equality and security for LGBTQ parents, establishing protections for LGBTQ+ youth, and advancing and defending nondiscrimination protections for the LGBTQ+ community. 

As LGBTQ+ rights are increasingly threatened through legislation and in the courts, Shannon and Jennifer remain critical frontline defenders of our community. 

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Closed caption services provided. Venue is mobility accessible. Exact location is shared upon registration.

For event information or additional accommodations, please contact Michelle Peng, Individual Giving and Special Events Coordinator, at events@glad.org.

Become an Individual Sponsor

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To join our fabulous Host Committee or become a sponsor and help make this event a success, contact our Assistant Director of Development, Josh Arsenault, at jarsenault@glad.org or call or text (617) 778-6713.

Become a Corporate Sponsor

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For Corporate Sponsorship, contact Aria Pierce, Senior Manager of Institutional Giving, at apierce@glad.org or call or text (617) 778-6717.

Check out the fabulous photos and videos from last year’s event!

Four people in formalwear and a drag queen from the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence at GLAD's Spirit of Justice event.
GLAD's Mary Bonauto giving remarks on stage at the Spirit of Justice Award Dinner.
Four guests smiling at the Spirit of Justice Award Dinner.

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In honor of 25 years of the Spirit of Justice Awards we have two $25,000 matches in play.

The challenge is simple. If we receive at least 250 gifts by October 25, GLAD will get an extra $50,000 to support our vital work defending LGBTQ+ equality and fighting to protect our fundamental freedoms.

Help us unlock these two $25,000 matches by making a donation today. Gifts of all sizes are welcome, appreciated, and tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Host Committee

Co-Chairs

Gavin Alexander
Jamie Bergeron
Jean-Philip Brignol

Members

Colin Kegler
Joyce Murdoch
Michael Thompson

Table Hosts

Akin

Carole & Nancy Allen-Scannell

Bain Capital

Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP

Anderson Clark, Joanne Herman & Terry Fallon

Deloitte

Shane Dunn & Elizabeth Bernardi

Nima & Kate Eshghi

Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP

Locke Lord LLP

Wolf Greenfield & Sacks PC

Updated October 2, 2024