Harvey Milk Awards 2026

Saturday, June 20th

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Join the Stonewall Young Democrats for the 2026 Harvey Milk Awards!

Stonewall Young Democrats seeks to provide young LGBTQIA+ Democrats a platform for political participation and mobilization. Proceeds from this event will help sustain our operations costs, expand our community outreach efforts, and support LGBTQIA+ leaders and allies running for office. 

EMCEE’D BY:

CHICHI CHARLAS

PERFORMANCES BY:

VICTORIA

JEN BLOOM

Location:

THE BLACK CAT

3909 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029

  • Speaker role and recognition during the program,

    listed in all event materials, photo w/honorees.

    6 admission tickets & 6 drink tickets

    Complimentary tickets to SYD’s 2026 events, such as

    LGBTQ Receptions and fundraising events

    Logo & Link on SYD website.

    Multiple Social Media features.

  • Verbal recognition during the program, some event materials.

    4 admission tickets & 4 drink tickets

    Logo & Link on SYD website.

    Social Media feature.

  • Verbal recognition during program, some event materials.

    2 admission tickets & 2 drink tickets.

    Logo & Link on SYD website.

    Social Media feature.

Become a Sponsor

Sponsors

PLATINUM SPONSORS:

  • Los Angeles County Democratic Party

  • Rick Chavez Zbur, California State Assemblymember*

  • Stonewall Democratic Club

RAINBOW SPONSORS:

  • Athena Strategies / Mosaic PAC

  • Dr. Ayanna Davis, Compton Unified School District Board Member and Candidate for Assembly District 65*

  • Hugo Soto-Martinez, Los Angeles City Council Member*

  • Mark Gonzalez, California State Assemblymember*

  • Monica Rodriguez, Los Angeles City Council Member*

GOLD SPONSORS:

  • Asian Dems

  • BLAYD (Black Los Angeles Young Democrats)

  • Bruin Democrats at UCLA

  • Caroline Torosis, Santa Monica Mayor*

  • Chelsea Byers, West Hollywood City Council Member*

  • Freddy Puza, Culver City Mayor*

  • Helen Kreiger, Candidate for West Hollywood City Council

  • Jane Wishon

  • John Erickson, West Hollywood City Councilmember and Senate District 24 Candidate*

  • Kody Christiansen, Candidate for West Hollywood City Council

  • Long Beach Young Democrats

  • Los Angeles County Young Democrats

  • Nick Melvoin, LAUSD Board Member

  • Orange County Young Democrats

  • PALAD (Pilipino American Los Angeles Democrats)

  • SBCYD (San Bernardino County Young Democrats)

  • SFVYD (San Fernando Valley Young Democrats)

  • Stephanie Loredo, Culver City School Board President

  • Triston Ezidore, Culver City School Board Member*

  • Westside Young Democrats

Titles for identification purposes only

*Denotes 2026 Endorsed Candidates

Honorees

  • Eunisses Hernandez, Los Angeles City Council Member*

  • Godfrey Plata

Ticket Levels

Purchase of a Young Democrat ticket includes a 1 year membership to Stonewall Young Democrats. Must be between the ages of 14-35 to qualify.

General Admission: $50

Young Democrat: $25

Student / Low Income: FREE!

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