On Wednesday, June 1, 2016, 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.
(l to r) Council Member James Vacca, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., Christine Quinn, Council Member Ritchie Torres.