2021 LGBTQ+ Progress Awards
Thu, Aug 5, 2021 at 5pm
The Shepherd Express is excited to celebrate LGBTQ+ progress in Milwaukee on Thursday, August 5th at the beautiful Saint Kate Arts Hotel. With your support, we can make great strides in Milwaukee and beyond!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW THROUGH JULY 28
Individual Ticket: $65
Half Table (4 seats): $240
Full Table (8 seats): $440
*Limited seating. ALL winners receive a FREE seat at the event.
ENTREE CHOICES:
-Pan Roasted All Natural Chicken Breast with parmesan risotto, roasted mushrooms, cured tomato, and peppercorn jus
-Ancho Rubbed Flat Iron Steak with marble potato and poblano hash, roasted carrot, and scallion chimichurri
-Arrowhead Mills Truffled Polenta with mascarpone, pea shoots and mushroom ragout
*Each entrée will include a delightful salad and variety of elegant desserts.
EVENT TIMELINE:
5:00-6:00pm Cocktail Hour
6:15-7:00pm Dinner
7:00-8:00pm Awards Presentation
2021 WINNERS
LGBTQ PROGRESS IN EQUALITY
Winner: FORGE
LGBTQ PROGRESS IN PHILANTHROPY
Winner: Erv Uecker & Ross Walker
Sponsored by Planned Parenthood
LGBTQ PROGRESS IN ACTIVISM
Winner: Broderick Pearson
Sponsored by Diverse & Resilient
LGBTQ PROGRESS IN BUSINESS
Winnner: Walker's Pint
Sponsored by Dr. Stephanie Murphy
LGBTQ PROGRESS IN HEALTH
Winner: GALANO Recovery Club
Sponsored by Vivent Health
PIONEER OF LGBTQ PROGRESS
Winner: Robert “Bim” Florek
Sponsored by Milwaukee Gay Sports Network
PROGRESS IN LGBTQ EDUCATION
Winner: Jennifer Murray, MPH
Sponsored by UW Credit Union
LGBTQ PROGRESS IN THE ARTS
Winner: Jamakya
Sponsored by Marcus Performing Arts Center
Please contact eventreg@shepex.com if you have any questions.