The Annual Gentlemen’s Ball Weekend is an engaging, enlightening, and entertaining three-day celebration that features a series of events where guests are empowered to recharge their spirits and reimagine their lives.
In October, attendees from across the US convene in Atlanta to experience dynamic panel discussions, an Empowerment Summit, seminars on financial, mental, and physical wellness, cocktail receptions, and more!
The pinnacle of the weekend is the Annual Gentlemen’s Ball, a black-tie Fundraising Gala and Awards Program that celebrates the accomplishments of Black LGBTQ people who have significantly contributed to enhancing the quality of life of the minority LGBTQ community and who have demonstrated a commitment to social change.
Partnering with the cause of justice and equality for all, the Honorees augment the richness of our great community by boldly embodying The Gentlemen’s Foundation’s vision of what a #TrueGentleman and #TrueGentlewoman are: one who is CONFIDENT in Self, GENEROUS in Giving, and PROUD to stand tall in TRUTH.
Alicia Garza
Gentlewoman of the Year
Jussie Smollett
Gentleman of the Year
Simone Bell
Gentlewoman of Service
Dr. Cleo Manago
Gentleman of Service
Pamela Stewart
Gentlewoman of Excellence
Kylar Broadus
Gentleman of Excellence
Mickey Bee
Gentlewoman of Promise
Guy Anthony
Gentleman of Promise
Queen Sheba
Gentlewoman of Artistry
James Earl Hardy
Gentleman of Artistry
Stacey Abrams
Gentlewoman of Alliance
Jensen Atwwood
Gentleman of Alliance
Joe “Miss Sophia” Taylor
Vanguard
Deondray and Quincy Gossfield
Trailblazer