Star-Studded Line Up for the 26th Annual LGBTQ+ Community Health Awards

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Award Presenters: Cynthia Nixon, Indya Moore

Host Committee: Morgan Bassichis, Matt Bernstein, Marti Cummings, Tommy Dorfman,  Adam Eli, Sarah Sophie Flicker, Veejay Floresca, Nan Goldin, Tabytha Gonzalez,  Alexis Michelle, Chani Nicholas, Tracey Africa Norman, Jesse James Rose, Ben Levi Ross, Peter Staley, Jordan Tanahill, Fran Tirado, Taylor Trensch, Lala B. Zannell

Host: Peppermint 

Special Performance: Sydney James Harcourt 

DJ: Lina Bradford and Aquaria 

Honorees: Keith Haring Foundation and LGBTQ+ Supportive Families 

LGBTQ+ celebrities and advocates are set to turn out for the 26th annual Callen-Lorde Community Health Awards honoring the Keith Haring Foundation and LGBTQ+ supportive families on Thursday, November 5 at 6:00 pm at Pier 60 at Chelsea Piers in Manhattan. 

Tickets are on sale now. 

Host: Peppermint 

You may know her as the fan-favorite finalist from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9 or as the first openly trans woman to originate a principal role, starring in Head Over Heels on Broadway. But beyond her many appearances across television and live performances, Peppermint is also a trusted and expert voice on issues impacting transgender communities. Her advocacy, authenticity and charisma has shaped the future of entertainment and LGBTQ+ visibility.

Award Presenters: 
Cynthia Nixon

Cynthia Nixon is an Emmy, Tony and Grammy Award winning actress, working across film, television and theatre.

Best known for her work on HBO’s Sex and the City, And Just Like That and The Gilded Age, which received numerous Emmy nominations and returns on November 1. Nixon has also appeared in many films including Amadeus, Little Darlings and A Quiet Passion. Nixon made her Broadway debut at age 14 and has since appeared in over 40 stage productions. She has received four Tony nominations, winning twice—for Rabbit Hole and The Little Foxes. Last winter, she starred in Second Stage Theater’s Marjorie Prime opposite June Squibb.

Politically active for decades, Nixon is a passionate advocate for abortion access, cancer awareness, public school funding and LBGTQ+ equality. 

Indya Moore

Moore is a celebrated actor, writer, model and social activist best known for her role as Angel Evangelista in Pose. Born and raised in the Bronx, Moore has appeared on the cover of such publications as Vogue Spain, Another, L’Officiel and Vogue Italy, as well as in collaborations with such designers as Ralph Lauren, Louis Vuitton and Calvin Klein. Moore was selected by TIME for its “100 Most Influential People of 2019” list and also made history as the first trans person to be on the cover of ELLE. Additionally, Moore has appeared on The Hollywood Reporter’s “Next Gen 2019” list as well as Forbes’ “30 Under 30.”

Special Performance: 

Sydney James Harcourt

Sydney James Harcourt is a Grammy Award-winning actor, singer and recording artist. An original Broadway cast member of Hamilton, he later became the production’s first replacement for Aaron Burr. His Broadway credits also include American Idiot, Girl From the North Country (Drama Desk Award nomination) and the Tony Award-winning Cats: The Jellicle Ball, where he received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Rum Tum Tugger. His television credits include DOC, Blue Bloods, FBI, Elementary, and Law & Order: SVU, and he voices Edouard in Netflix’s Castlevania: Nocturne.

Host Committee: Morgan Bassichis writer, performer, activist, Matt Bernstein (A BIT FRUITY), Marti Cummings (QUEEN OF NEW YORK), Tommy Dorfman (REASONS WHY), Adam Eli writer, organizer, publicist, Sarah Sophie Flicker (TINY FURNITURE), Veejay Floresca (PROJECT RUNWAY), Nan Goldin (THE BALLAD OF SEXUAL DEPENDENCY), Tabytha Gonzalez thought-leader, activist,  Alexis Michelle (RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE), Indya Moore (POSE),  Chani Nicholas astrologer and writer, Tracey Africa Norman model, Jesse James Rose (SORRY I KEEP CRYING DURING SEX), Ben Levi Ross (DEAR EVAN HANSEN), Peter Staley activist, Jordan Tanahill (PRINCE FAGGOT), Fran Tirado writer, Taylor Trensch (FLOYD COLLINS), Lala B. Zannell national LGBTQ+ advocate, public figure, entrepreneur. 

Honorees:
Keith Haring Foundation 

This year, we will recognize the Keith Haring Foundation, Callen-Lorde’s partner for a decade. The Foundation shares our commitment to advancing LGBTQ+ health and our passion for ending the AIDS epidemic. Together, our greatest source of pride is the Keith Haring Nurse Practitioner Postgraduate Fellowship in LGBTQ+ Health, which trains leaders to provide high quality, patient-centered, culturally responsive and compassionate primary care to LGBTQ+ communities.

LGBTQ+ Supportive Families

During the evening, you will also meet three special families—Annie Fan & Sung Ki Park, Stephanie & Scott Rostan, and Jennifer & Eddy Salcedo—who are being honored for their exceptional advocacy and support for the LGBTQ+ community. The allyship, love and generosity exemplified by these families is inspiring and needed more than ever during these incredibly challenging times.

Auctioneer: Dana Goldberg

Dana is a force of nature on stage. With headlining performances spanning the globe, her quick wit and playful stage presence has won her fans from all walks of life. Combining her gift of humor with humanitarian efforts, Dana has raised over $70M for non-profits around the country in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights, women’s health and HIV/AIDS education and prevention and more.

Cocktail Hour DJ: Lina Bradford 

Lina Bradford burst onto the scene as a dancer in the 90s, performing in clubs, appearing in films—including Wigstock: The Movie and Woo—and hosting events, before other DJs encouraged her to spin. Her first set was at Life Club, and early haunts included Spa Club and Plaid Thursdays. She built a global reputation with her iconic residency in the Pines from 2005–2015 and sets across the world. Other notable gigs include Coachella, Battle Hymn, Horsemeat Disco, Motherdisco, the U.S. Open and her triumphant return to Fire Island as Star Resident. Today, Lina co-hosts the hit podcast The Cutting Up: A Kiki with Connie & Lina with Connie Fleming. Or catch her at Lina’s Lounge at Cafeteria and Sunset On The Porch on SiriusXM.

After Party DJ: Aquaria

Perhaps best known for winning Season 10 of Ru Paul’s Drag Race, Aquaria is a high-fashion drag queen whose trend-setting looks and show-stopping performances never fail to leave a mark on her audience. From performing on stages around the world, from runways to red carpets there is only one, Aquaria.

When: Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 6:00 pm.

Where: Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers

Tickets are available here. 

Members of the media interested in covering the red carpet and cocktails should send an email to press@callen-lorde.org including your name, media organization and distribution plan. 

EVENT COMMITTEE:

Jay Choyce Tibbitts, Co-Chair

James T. Evans, PhD JD, Co-Chair

Daniel Martin, Co-Chair and Auction Chair

Elizabeth Stotland Weiswasser, Co-Chair

Jennifer White-Salcedo, Co-Chair 

MEMBERS: Michael Aiyar, Cory Andersen, Sergio Aragon, Mattie Brandfonbrener, Kris Bungay, Blane Charles, Austin Chiang, Juan Davalos, Andrew Favorito, Michael Ferrandino, Paxton Gallegos, Jesus Gutierrez, Andrew Jackman-Gallagher

Joshua Kamei, Richard Kosinski, Brandon Krisko, Claire Nilsson, Peter O’Kuhn

Faiz Osman, Scott Rola, Cam Silver, Ph.D.,Geneva Simms, June Stafford, Jordan Tannahill, Taylor Trensch, Matt Wagner, Sam Weber

James Wong

Callen-Lorde is the global leader in LGBTQ+ health care. Since the days of Stonewall, we have been transforming lives in LGBTQ+ communities through excellent comprehensive care, provided free of judgment and regardless of ability to pay. In addition, we continuously pioneer research, advocacy and education to drive positive change for LGBTQ+ people, because we believe health care is a human right. To learn more about Callen-Lorde, please visit callen-lorde.org