2014 Columbus Human Rights Campaign Gala
“The Next 30 Years”
For Immediate Release:
Columbus Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is proud to award its 2014 Equality Award to Mayor Michael B. Coleman and the Columbus City Council. The HRC Equality Award recognizes the outstanding efforts of those who dedicate the energy, spirit, and whole-hearted commitment to better the lives of LGBT people. This award is given to allies inside and outside the LGBT community who stand up on behalf of equality for all Americans. Recipients have shown a commitment to making America a place where LGBT people can be open, honest, and safe at home, at work, in the community, and in the media.
Under the leadership of Mayor Coleman and City Council, the city of Columbus achieved a score of 100%, the highest score possible, on the Municipal Equality Index (MEI) compiled by HRC and the Equality Federation Institute. As explained by HRC, “the Municipal Equality Index (MEI) examines the laws, policies, and services of municipalities and rates them on the basis of their inclusivity of LGBT people who live and work there.” Of the 291 municipalities surveyed in 2013, Columbus was one of 25 to receive a perfect score.
The award will be presented to Mayor Coleman and City Council at the annual Columbus HRC Gala on May 31, 2014.
About the Event:
The Gala is Columbus Human Rights Campaign (HRC)’s biggest event of the year. It’s attended by corporate partners, activists, and community members who wish to support the work HRC provides the community. Last year over 600 guests celebrated Columbus HRC’s 30th Anniversary, and the organization looks forward to another outpouring of support as it prepares for the next 30 years.
Details:
May 31, 2014
Ohio Union – Archie Griffin Ballroom
1739 North High St.
Columbus OH, 43210
Receptions begin at 6:00pm with dinner to follow
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