Cyndi Lauper will be honored at Celebration of Courage, Outright International’s annual awards & gala that takes place Monday June 1st at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers in NYC hosted by Laverne Cox. Levi Strauss & Co. & VoteLGBT will also be honored at this year’s event bringing together leaders, advocates, artists, & allies from around the world. Lauper will receive the 2026 Outspoken Award, Levi Strauss & Co. will be honored with the 2026 Outstanding Award &
VoteLGBT is the 2026 Felipa de Souza Award Honoree. It’s an evening of inspiration & community in support of human rights for people everywhere. Celebration of Courage highlights Outright’s achievements & elevates & advances activists & our allies leading the charge to gain equality for people in their countries & around the world. Their annual awards & gala raises critical operating support for Outright & the global LGBTQ movement. This is a fabulous event including the “Courage Ball” a ballroom experience open to all with categories like Runway, Performance & Best Dressed. There will also be appearances from Avon Dorsey, Brita Filter, Claybourne Elder, Erik Ziemba, Jen Capra, Kal Penn, Randy Gardner, Wilson Cruz, members of the band BETTY, Alyson Palmer, Amy Ziff & Elizabeth Ziff & many more. This year’s bold dress theme is Wear Your Courage which is so timely as our LGBTQ communities around the world are facing increasing challenges. This is a night more than a celebration it’s a powerful act of solidarity & support. There will also be Outright’s Live & Silent Auctions featuring exclusive items, providing contributors with unique brand elevation & engagement opportunities.
