Please join us as we celebrate the 29th Jim Perry Progressive Leadership Awards from 6-8pm on Tueday, September 14, 2021. This year we'll be honoring:
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Anita Thayer, Chapter Secretary, WFP & Former Co-Chair of Citizen Action Capital District Chapter;
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Paul Webster, Former Director of Community Outreach at NYSUT & member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,
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Carol June Washington, former Deputy Director at NYS Martin Luther King Jr. Commission & education advocate;
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Blue Carreker, former statewide Organizer for Worker and Gender Justice with Citizen Action of NY & volunteer at Empire State Campaign for Child Care; and
- Luz Marquez Benbow, Black Boricua, adult survivor of child sexual abuse, incest and rape, and abolitionist in the making.
We'll be back in person for this year's award ceremony, at The Linda, WAMC's Performing Arts Studio (339 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206). Food will be provided, along with a cash bar.
To ensure the safety of all of our guests, wearing a mask and showing proof of vaccination will be required at the venue. A virtual livestream will be provided for those unable to attend in person.
Use the form below to purchase your ticket! Checks may be sent to Citizen Action of New York, c/o Perry Awards, 94 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206.
To join the honorary committee for this event, please click here. To become a sponsor or purchase an ad, you can click here.
If you have any questions, please contact Andrew at perry@citizenactionny.org.