THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2026

6PM - 9PM ✦ Salesforce Tower, NYC

About the Empowerment Awards

A Celebration of Empowerment, Community & Impact


Join NEW Pride Agenda for our annual Empowerment Awards, bringing together community members, advocates, supporters, and partners to celebrate the people and organizations helping build a more just and equitable New York.

2026 Honorees


Our 2026 Honorees Are Coming Soon

Stay tuned as we reveal this year’s honorees!

Join Us

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Save $75 and skip the line. Grab your tickets early and join us for an unforgettable evening.

Interested in Sponsoring?

Support the 2026 Empowerment Awards and help advance NEW Pride Agenda’s work across New York.

Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Contact empowermentawards@newprideagenda.org to learn more.

2025 Sponsors

We’re grateful for the organizations that supported us in 2025.

Statement Sponsors:

Centric Brands

Amida Care

Charter Communications

Visibility Sponsors:

Michelle Ores and Chip Schorin

Trans Lash Media

Pernod Ricard

Cynthia Dames

Paulette Olivia

Solidarity Sponsors:

Anat Gerstein Communications

Village Care Max

Liz Massie

Toni Amato