On April 15 more than 450 guests attended the annual Point Honors Gala to help support Point Foundation Scholarships and programs for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) students.
The event was held at Pier Sixty on the Hudson River in NYC and raised over $660,000 for the Point Foundation (Point).
The Estee Lauder Companies received the Point Inspiration Award for championing respect and inclusion of the LGBTQ community, and operating with the vision that the success of talented young people is limited only by the resources and opportunities made available to them. Judith Light presented the award to Peter Lichtenthal, President of the company’s Bumble and bumble and Smashbox brands.
Photographer Nigel Barker was presented with the Point Courage Award by political strategist and civil rights activist David Mixner. The award is given to an individual who lives with the vision that investing in today’s youth will produce a brighter tomorrow.
“So many young people around the country are wondering if they can get a higher education degree and pursue their dreams of becoming doctors, artists, or professionals of one kind or another,” said Jorge Valencia, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Point Foundation. “They are worried about money, but – especially for the LGBTQ young people – it’s also a crisis of confidence. They need to see successful people like our honorees stand up and say ‘We believe in you. We want you to succeed and we will help you.'”
David Burtka hosted the event which was also attended by Neil Patrick Harris, Alani (La La) Anthony, Ally Sheedy, Cara Buono, Margot Bingham, Nick Mathews, Tamsen Fadal, and Noella Coursaris Musunka. Musical performances were provided by Andy Kelso and Timothy Ware of Broadway’s Kinky Boots.
To learn more about this event and the foundation, visit www.pointfoundation.org.
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