2015 HRC Greater New York Gala, NYC

Imitation Game cast | Photo: Jeffrey Holmes/HRC

Affair: 2015 Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Greater New York Gala

When: Saturday, January 31, 2015 @ 5:30 PM

Hot Spot: The Waldorf Astoria, NYC

Deets: The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, today announced it will award General Electric (GE) the 2015 HRC Corporate Equality Award. The award recognizes GE’s commitment to equality for the LGBT community and was presented at the 2015 Greater New York Gala on Saturday, January 31, 2015, at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City.

The Greater New York Gala is one of HRC’s most prestigious events of the year, attracting over 1,000 of the organization’s most active leaders, supporters, and members. The event regularly draws political officials from federal, state, and local governments, as well as celebrity entertainers and leaders in the business community.

Spotted: President Chad Griffin, U.S. Senator Cory Booker, U.S. Congresswoman Kathleen Rice & Cheryl Rice, Cast/Filmmakers of “The Imitation Game”, Thomas Roberts, television journalist and MSNBC news anchor, Margaret Hoover, political strategist and best-selling author, Kathy Najimy, actress and comedian, Mary Lambert, singer, songwriter, poet, and HRC supporter, NY State Senator Brad Hoylman & David Sigal, NY State Senator Gustavo Rivera, NY State Senator David Valesky, Former NY State Senator Tom Duane, NY City Council Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer, NY City Council Member Carlos Menchaca,NY City Council Member Rosie Mendez, Cape Coral Florida Mayor Marni Sawicki, Brackett Denniston, Senior Vice President & General Counsel for GE

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