Stonewall Democratic Club of NYC honors four leaders at ‘defiant’ awards night

The Stonewall Democratic Club of New York City recognized four honorees during the political club's "Defiant" awards night on Jan. 30. The club honored out former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, who was not in attendance; Destination Tomorrow executive director Sean Coleman; New York Transgender Advocacy Group director of advocacy and programs Yanery Cruz; and Queers for Kamala co-founders Kathleen Borschow, Jeffrey Omura, and Daniel Wein. Several elected officials and community leaders were in attendance at the citywide LGBTQ political club's event. See some photos below: [caption id="attachment_55286" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Stonewall Democratic Club of NYC vice president Kenny Agosto holds a brick-style award for former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, who was unable to attend.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_55282" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Amit Bagga and Assemblymember Tony Simone.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_55283" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Congressmember Jerrold Nadler, Meatpacking District executive director Jeffrey C. Lefrancois, Hudson River Trust executive vice president of park relationships and programs Robert Atterbury, and Assemblymember Deborah Glick.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_55284" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Stonewall Democratic Club of NYC president Gabriel Lewenstein.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_55285" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Lt. Governor Antonio Delgado.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_55287" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Destination Tomorrow executive director Sean Coleman.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_55288" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Stonewall board member Melissa Sklarz with awardees Yanery Cruz and Sean Coleman.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_55289" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Azza Cohen with partner Kathleen Borschow.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_55290" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Rod Townsend with Yanery Cruz and Councilmember Crystal Hudson of Brooklyn.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_55291" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Kenny Agosto (left); mayoral hopefuls Scott Stringer and State Senator Jessica Ramos; and Jay W. Walker.Donna Aceto[/caption]