Annual Event

Join us!

Thursday, June 7, 2018
Washington Hilton
1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C.
Reception: 5:30 p.m.
Dinner: 6:30 p.m.

Featuring:

2018 Distinguished Honoree Gabrielle Union Distinguished honoree Gabrielle Union, celebrated actor, producer, author and women's rights advocate. Gabrielle Union is best known for her phenomenal acting, but she is also an acclaimed author and powerful advocate. She uses her voice to advance women’s rights, raise awareness about sexual violence, challenge stereotypes that hold women back, and fight for reproductive rights for all women.

Distinguished honoree Kerry Washington, award-winning actor, producer and social justice activist. Both in front of and behind the camera, Kerry Washington tells stories about independent, trailblazing women and uses her platform to advocate tirelessly for women’s and civil rights, public service and civic engagement.

2018 Keynote Speaker Sheryl Sandberg Keynote speaker Sheryl Sandberg, founder of LeanIn.Org and OptionB.Org and chief operating officer of Facebook. Sheryl Sandberg is an acclaimed author and renowned advocate for empowering women. She has been a prominent voice in support of policies that create more family friendly workplaces, break down sexist barriers in society, and encourage the advancement of women in government and business leadership.

2018 Corporate Leader Rosalind Brewer Corporate leader Rosalind Brewer, group president and chief operating officer of Starbucks Coffee Company. Rosalind Brewer is a trailblazer for women in corporate America, serving as the first woman and African-American to hold her position at Starbucks and on the Starbucks board of directors. She has played a critical role in promoting diversity and inclusivity in the private sector.

The National Partnership works every day to foster a society in which workplaces are fair and family friendly, discrimination is a thing of the past, women’s reproductive health and rights are secure, everyone has access to quality, affordable health care and every person has the opportunity to live with dignity and economic security.

Our Annual Gala is a time-honored Washington tradition celebrating all we have accomplished together for women and families while looking toward the critical work ahead.

For additional information:
202.986.2600
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Our Generous Supporters

2017 Gala Dinner Highlights

Distinguished Speakers

Petula Dvorak

Emcee and Washington Post columnist

Ellen Malcom, National Partnership Gala 2017

Ellen Malcolm

Chairwoman, Board of Directors

Debra Ness

President, National Partnership

Kamala Harris

U.S. Senator, Keynote and Honoree

Video Highlights

Event Photos

U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris

2017 Gala Dinner Speakers

National Partnership President Debra Ness, U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris,
Washington Post Columnist Petula Dvorak and Board Chairwoman
Ellen Malcolm

2017 Gala Dinner Debra Ness

National Partnership President Debra Ness

2017 Gala Dinner Ellen Malcom

National Partnership Board Chairwoman Ellen Malcolm

2017 Gala Dinner Petula Dvorak

Washington Post Columnist Petula Dvorak speaks to a full ballroom

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Event Quotes

"Here’s the truth people need to understand: To tackle the challenges of the 21st century, we must empower women and families. If we do not lift up women and families, everyone will fall short. Because when you lift up women, you lift up families, you lift up communities, you lift up economies — and you lift up America."
— U.S. Senator Kamala Harris

"Since the National Partnership for Women & Families opened its doors more than 45 years ago, we have been standing strong — working tirelessly to create a society that is free, fair and just — where nobody has to experience discrimination, all workplaces are family friendly, and no family is without quality, affordable health care and real economic security."
— National Partnership Board Chairwoman Ellen Malcolm

"We’re taking back our destiny. The National Partnership is fighting every day to put the issues that matter to women and families front and center — to secure a better future for all of us. And we are having an impact. Together, we are creating a resurgence in activism."
— National Partnership President Debra Ness

Event Videos

Our Generous Supporters

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2015 Annual Luncheon Highlights

Women Matter…Equality Matters…We Matter. The 2015 Annual Luncheon celebrated honorees Thomas E. Perez, U.S Secretary of Labor, and Sheila Lirio Marcelo, founder, chairwoman and CEO of Care.com. We also welcomed distinguished speakers Petula Dvorak, columnist for The Washington Post, and Ellen Malcolm, National Partnership board chairwoman.
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2014 Annual Luncheon Highlights

Strong Women…Strong Families…Strong Nation. The 2014 Annual Luncheon celebrated honoree Nancy Pelosi, leader in the U.S. House of Representatives. We also welcomed distinguished speakers Karen Finney, MSNBC contributor and political analyst, and Ellen Malcolm, National Partnership board chairwoman. More

2013 Annual Luncheon Highlights

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