December 7, 2016 - December 8, 2016, 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
(all times are local to the event)
Cipriani
http://www.hmi.org/emery2016
Hetrick-Martin Institute’s flagship annual event. This year’s theme is “Help Me Imagine.” HMI, a leader in direct services and advocacy for LGBTQ youth, encourages the community to imagine a world where all young people, regardless of sexual orientation or identity, can achieve their full potential. The event boasts 1100 + guests, including influencers from the world of finance, fashion, theatre, beauty and more.
Past honorees include Michael Bloomberg, Chelsea Clinton, Arianna Huffington, Ryan Murphy, Cory Booker, Harvey Milk High School co-founder Dr. Joyce Hunter, Mary-Louise Parker, researcher Jeffrey Ravetch, Andy Cohen, Chris Salgardo, President, Kiehl’s USA, 2014-2015 Broadway Production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch and the M.A.C. AIDS Fund.
The Hetrick-Martin Institute believes all young people, regardless of sexual orientation or identity, deserve a safe and supportive environment in which to achieve their full potential. Hetrick-Martin creates this environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth between the ages of 13 and 24 and their families.