Join us at the Ackerman Institute's 2024 Moving Families Forward Gala
Please join us on Monday, October 28, 2024, for the Ackerman Institute for the Family’s Moving Families Forward Gala. Together, we will celebrate our critical work helping families in need and training clinicians in family therapy.
This year’s gala promises to be an unforgettable evening featuring cocktails, a delectable dinner, a silent auction, and a vibrant program filled with performances and insightful leadership remarks from our new President and CEO, Adi Loebl, MD.
We will celebrate 3 outstanding and inspiring leaders with the 2024 Ackerman Institute for the Family’s Honorary Awards.
More Information:
Questions? Please contact: fwald@ackerman.org
To RSVP by mail, Download a PDF.
Event Details
- Monday, October 28, 2024
- JW Marriott Essex House | 160 Central Park South
- 6 PM Cocktails and Silent Auction
- 7 PM Dinner and Award Ceremony
Featuring Lydia Fenet
Author, Podcast host, and Senior Christie’s Auctioneer
Performance by Broadway’s Sean and Beth McCourt
Music by Happy Jack Entertainment
2024 Gala Host
Erica Hill
CNN News Anchor and National Correspondent
Special Remarks by
Adi Loebl, MD
Ackerman President and CEO
2024 Honorees
Media Award
Kori Chambers
Multi Emmy winning Anchor
PIX11 News at 6:00 pm, 6:30 pm and 10:00 pm
Leadership Award
Judith Stern Peck, LCSW
Family Therapist and Mental Health Professional
Faculty at the Ackerman Institute for the Family
Luminary Award
Esther Perel, MA, LMFT
World-renowned Psychotherapist and
Best-selling New York Times Author
Gala Chairs
We are grateful for our wonderful Gala Chairs and for the generosity of our Benefit Committee.
2024 Co-Chairs:
- Imke Oster*
- Nicole Poteat*
- Debbie Werner*
Gala Dinner Committee
Leslie Roberts*
Ira Sallen*
Janine Weisenbeck*
*Ackerman Board Member
Benefit Committee
Peter Abrons*
Clyde Brownstone*
Lois Braverman
Ana Calcado & Ian Bambrick
Jeannie Ackerman Curhan* & Joseph C. Williams
Linda Dishy*
Jane Donaldson
Adi Loebl, MD
Beverly A. Greene* Thomas G. Kahn*
Alan Koenigsberg*
Anna Lee & Paul Rougebec
Bob* & Shari Ruckh
Sheri Sandler*
Arnold Syrop*
Fiona True
Frederica Wald
Leslie & Ethan Wohl
(As of 9-6-24)
Explore Tickets and Tables
Table Options
All tables seat 10 people.
$50,000 Family Benefactor Table
Premier dinner seating for 10 and recognition on the Benefit Committee, Ackerman’s website, and in the Gala materials and program.
$25,000 Family Patron Table
Preferred dinner seating for 10 and recognition on the Benefit Committee, Ackerman’s website, and in the Gala materials and program.
$15,000 Family Member Table
Seating for 10 and recognition on the Benefit Committee, Ackerman’s website, and in the Gala materials.
Tickets (Individual)
$5,000 Family Champion Ticket
Prime dinner seating for one and recognition on the Benefit Committee, Ackerman’s website, and in the Gala materials.
$2,500 Family Supporter Ticket
Preferred dinner seating for one and recognition on the Benefit Committee, Ackerman’s website, and in the Gala materials.
$1,500 Family Friend Ticket
Dinner seating for one and recognition on the Benefit Committee, Ackerman’s website, and in the Gala materials.
Make Your Reservation
For alumni and faculty tickets, please contact fwald@ackerman.org or AckermanGala@elisenewmanevents.com.