Oscar nominated actress Ellen Page will be presented with a HRC’s National Vanguard Award for her courage and leadership by seven-time Emmy winner Allison Janney, at the 19th annual HRC National Dinner on Saturday, October 3, in Washington, DC.
The sold-out gathering highlighting the organization’s work fighting for full LGBT equality, will have Vice President Joe Biden deliver the keynote address, and also include retired NBA athlete Jason Collins and Blossom Brown.
Multi-platinum selling Grammy nominated singer and songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen, and multi-platinum selling Grammy award-winning A Great Big World – joined by Hip-Hop artist Futuristic – will perform.
Regarding VP Joe Biden, HRC President Chad Griffin said: “Vice President Biden has stood up for the rights of all Americans to live their lives free from discrimination and fear throughout his remarkable career, and he’s a true champion of LGBT equality. From his historic announcement in support of marriage equality to his ongoing commitment to achieving full federal equality for LGBT Americans, the Vice President has proven time and again that he’s a stalwart ally to our community, and we’re honored he’ll be joining us to deliver the keynote address at the HRC National Dinner.”