Home – Tribute Celebration 2020

Saturday, October 10, 2020

6:30 pm
Virtual Cocktail Hour

7:30 pm
Speaking program and award ceremony

8:15 pm
Afterparty with DJ SeekTen

All registered viewers will receive a link to the event broadcast in the days leading up to October 10.

EVENT CO-CHAIRS
Philip Hodges • Megan Minkiewicz

Cocktail Attire

Save the date for Tribute Celebration, a fabulous and inspiring evening honoring the achievements of community members and leaders in the fight to end HIV. This year, we’re bringing Tribute to YOU! Register to join us on October 10 and choose how you’d like to celebrate at home – from a cozy Tribute for Two package to a Tribute Dinner Party, complete with personal chef! San Francisco AIDS Foundation will deliver all food, cocktails, and party supplies to your doorstep.

Join Us

Guests must be 21+. RSVP is required.

Contactless delivery provided for all packages. San Francisco AIDS Foundation staff are working with local and state officials to ensure all relevant public health guidelines are followed so you can have a safe and enjoyable celebration come October 10.

Honorees

Community Advocacy Award

Ms. Billie Cooper

Ms. Billie Cooper has been a fierce and fearless champion for Black, Trans, and Non-Binary people. From creating TransLife, our programming for Trans and Non-Binary people, to her longtime activism across numerous local organizations, as well as her historic election to the Castro Cultural District Advisory Board, Ms. Cooper has played a critical role in empowering the Bay Area transgender community.

Corporate Pillar Award

Morrison & Foerster

Morrison & Foerster’s enduring support through advocacy, pro bono legal counsel, volunteering, and funding demonstrates a true partnership with SFAF in our fight for health justice.

Cleve Jones Leadership Award

Speaker Nancy Pelosi

With a history of HIV activism that spans over three decades, Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s commitment to people living with or at risk of HIV is undisputed. She has led legislative efforts to ensure HIV funding both domestically and globally, advance the priorities of people living with HIV, and end stigma and discrimination. Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s leadership has played a critical role in improving the lives of people living with HIV, not just in the Bay Area, but across the country.

Tribute Celebration Emcee

JONATHAN BENNETT Known for his star-making role as Aaron Samuels in the hit film MEAN GIRLS, Jonathan can currently be seen on the hit ABC show, STATION 19. He’s been a judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race and hosts the Times Square New Year’s Eve bash each year. Jonathan has also starred in The CW’s SUPERGIRL, the hit CBS show CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER, SHARKNADO, and THE HAUNTING OF SHARON TATE opposite Hilary Duff. He’s been a fan favorite on DANCING WITH THE STARS and hosted MTV’s competition series COPYCAT, which helped pave the way to his latest turn as a host on Food Network. He also executive produced and starred in the film AUTHORS ANONYMOUS opposite Kaley Cuoco, as well as SUBMERGED, directed by Steven C. Miller. Jonathan is currently based in Los Angeles.

Access Pass

$100 – Livestream, auction, gift bag and other surprises. Available everywhere.

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FAQs

Visit our FAQ page for questions about Tribute Celebration packages and how SFAF is working to help you celebrate safely.

All proceeds from Tribute Celebration directly support San Francisco AIDS Foundation.

Our vision to achieve health justice is centered around a commitment to addressing the political, social, and environmental conditions that create health disparities. Our work strengthens the public health system and actively engages clients in developing solutions to structural barriers and systemic oppression they may experience.

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