
LGBTQ Houston’s premier annual gala!
Guests will enjoy a delicious dinner, inspiring program, and great company, in celebration of National Coming Out Day.
Downtown, 500 Texas St, Houston, Texas 77002
Friday, October 14, 2022
6P VIP Reception
7P Doors Open
7:30P Dinner & Program
After-Party to Follow!

Honoring
Linda Morales
2022 LGBTQ Community Vision Award Recipient
Linda Morales has dedicated her life to creating equality and bringing opportunities to women, Latinos, and LGBTQ individuals. She has founded multiple organizations and served on the Board of Directors of several others. When the Texas Human Rights Foundation challenged Texas' sodomy law in 1989, Linda was the lead plaintiff. And to this day, she works to build union capacity and political power to improve workers' lives. Please join us in honoring Linda for more than four decades of service on behalf of us all.
"Political activism must be a state of mind all the time when one lives in a world of discrimination. The day racism, sexism and homophobia end, my work will be completed." - Linda Morales
Event Chairs
Leon & Paul Guillory
Event Chair
Jani Lopez

Hosted by
Deborah Duncan
Benefiting the Montrose Center
Empowering LGBTQ Houston since 1978
One of the leading full-service LGBTQ centers in the nation, we are proud to support all aspects of our community - youth, seniors, gender services, HIV prevention and support, mental health services & community center.
Business or Cocktail Attire
As Houston's LGBTQ center, comfort and self-expression are valued over strict adherence to a dress code. You are welcome to come in drag, something sparkly, or however you wish to express your identity. You are welcome to come directly from work or to dress up as much as you wish. We want you to feel comfortable, and we are confident you'll find that our guests are warm, friendly, and want you to feel at home just as you are.
Parking
Guests are encouraged to carpool or to hire a Lyft.
$20 On-Site Valet Parking | $20 Underground Lot
Street parking also available.
See Photos from Last Year's Event
Click here to enjoy photos from last year's Out for Good Gala.
The Montrose Society
Gifts of $1,200+ qualify individuals for membership in our giving society, with full benefits throughout the year! For more information, please visit bit.ly/montrosesociety
Where Will Your Table Be?
The map below will give you an idea of where in the ballroom you will be seated.
Want to Organize a Table of Paying Guests?
We'd love your help! Please contact Director of Development Meleah Jones to sign up to organize a table. She will be happy to add you to our host list and send you a sample invitation for your guests.
Diamond Sponsors
The Ballroom at Bayou Place
Bank of America
Emerald Sponsors
Brian Dupnick
H-E-B
Rhinestone Sponsors
Jeff Bishop & Boyu Hu
Sash Cavin & Ai Tran
Ferguson Law Firm
Paul & Leon Guillory
Houston Methodist
Bryant Johnson-Wood & Gary Wood
OutReach United
Regions Bank
Mark Sparks
Tony Wilson
Sequin Sponsors
Bob Burress & Tom Seymour
Gonzalez Olivieri LLC.
Kirksey Gregg Productions
Premier Wireless
Richard Werner & Tony Bravo
Glitter Sponsors
AARP Texas
Amegy Bank
Comcast
CORT
Bryan & Joan Cotton
Dow Chemical
Hawthorne Capital
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Legacy Community Health
Jani Lopez
MD Anderson Cancer Center
NextGen Real Estate
OutSmart Magazine
Todd Shell & Rock Edwards
Silver Eagle Distributors
Nancy Sims
Southwest Airlines
Jim Taylor
Texas AFT- Houston Federation of Teachers
Walgreens
Jason & Julia Wang
Table Sponsors
Tina Burgos & Lisa Waskom
Katie Harrington
Matthew Horsfield & Michael R. Kauth
Inverness Realty Group
Mark & Shae Jacobs
Tara M. Kelly & Rhonda Sigman
Juan Lerma & Marvin Fuentes
Chris Robertson
Corey Scranton
Michael Sirimaturos & Matt McKenzie
Sequin VIP Ticket Sponsors
Brent Braveman
Richard Dickson
Ron Guillard
Ed Holmstrom
Alan Hurwitz
Mark Kosiara
Hon. Lane Lewis
LGBT Marriage Club Houston
Hunny & Tip Phillips
Alex & Jane Robinson
Snapix Events, LLC

Q's? Need More Information?
Please contact Director of Development Meleah Jones.
(713)800-0872 | mjones@montrosecenter.org
We look forward to celebrating with you!