Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted the sixth annual Bronx Borough President & Allies LGBTQ Pride Awards Ceremony at Billy’s Sports Bar. The event was co-hosted by Council Members Ritchie Torres and James Vacca.
At the event, Borough President Diaz presented Christine Quinn, the former City Council Speaker and the President and CEO of Women in Need, with the 2016 John Wade Award, recognizing her dedication to public service. Photos of the event are below.
Above - BP Diaz with Mistress of Ceremonies Appolonia Cruz.
Below - Tym Moss (left) and Frankie Allday (right) perform.
Above - BP Diaz With Vivika Westwood as Appolonia Cruz streams the event on Facebook.
Below - BP Diaz joined Tym Moss for part of the 'New York New York' rendition by Tym.
Above - Bronx Councilman Jimmy Vacca spoke to the large crowd at the event held at Billy's on River Avenue across the street from the old Yankee Stadium.
Below - Demetrius McCord of Community Board 8 was among the honorees by the BP.
Above - Former City Council Speaker Christine Quinn speaks after she received the John F. Wade Memorial Award, being held by BP Diaz.
Below - Former Speaker Quinn poses with BP Diaz, and current City Council members Jimmy Vacca and Ritchie Torres.
