Alliance E News: We are so very pleased and proud to announce that our Director for Public Policy and Engagement Luke Sikinyi has been named the Emerging Advocate of the Year by the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, the nation’s most prominent advocacy organization that has been working to advance the civil rights, full inclusion and equality of adults and children with mental disabilities since 1972.
Please show your support for Luke and the Bazelon Center by joining us at the National Press Club reception in Washington on September 17 and/or sending in a donation to support the Bazelon Center’s historic efforts and impact.
Join us for the 2024 Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law Annual Awards Reception on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 from
6:30-9:00 pm. In-Person at The National Press Club 529 14th Street NW,
Washington, DC 20045.
Hosted annually, the Bazelon Center’s Awards recognize and celebrate leaders in law, disability rights, social justice, mental health, entertainment and more. We are joined by public officials, lawyers, corporate leaders, foundations, advocates from across the country who are committed to mental health.
| The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law 2024 Annual Awards Reception Amna Nawaz, Co-Anchor of the PBS News Hour Emcee Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) Congressional Champion Award Recipient Joyce Bender Visionary Award Recipient Founder & CEO, Bender Consulting Services President, CEO, Chair, The Bender Leadership Academy Luke Sikinyi Emerging Advocate of the Year Director of Public Policy and Public Engagement, The Alliance for Rights and Recovery Kellogg Hansen Pro Bono Law Firm Partner of the Year Elis for Rachael 2024 Emerging Advocacy Organization Tickets available at www.Bazelon2024AnnualAwards.Eventbrite.com |
Tickets for the in-person Reception and Program at The National Press Club in Washington, DC are $100 per person.
Masks will be available. CART Captioning and ASL Interpreting will be provided.
Please contact communications@bazelon.org with any questions or accessibility requests, for sponsorship opportunities & accommodations requests or if you are experiencing difficulties registering.
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