Welcome
The New York City Marine Corps Birthday Gala is an annual event scheduled around November 10 benefitting non-profit organizations. This year proceeds will go to SEMPER FI & AMERICA’S FUND.
About Our Beneficiary
SEMPER FI & AMERICA’S FUND
Our Mission is Critical. Our Duty is Clear. We apply donations to comprehensive, innovative, and proven programs that deliver immediate and long-lasting impact. Our promise is heartfelt and lifelong: The Fund ensures that service members and military families have the resources they need during their recovery and throughout transition back to their communities. thefund.org
THE HONORABLE DAVID DINKINS VANGUARD AWARD
In 2020, THE MONTFORD POINT MARINES (above) were the Inaugural Recipient of the Honorable David Dinkins Vanguard Award.
PAST RECIPIENTS
2021: HONORABLE CHARLES F. BOLDEN JR., Major General, US Marine Corps (Ret.), 12th NASA Administrator, Founder & CEO Emeritus, The Charles F. Bolden Group
2022: MONTEL WILLIAMS, graduate of the US Naval Academy, Navy & Marine Corp Veteran, TV Host, MS warrior, stroke survivor, cannabis activist and passionate snowboarder
2023: SERGEANT MAJOR CARLTON KENT, a retired United States Marine, who served as the 16th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps.
This award is sponsored by Gerry Byrne & Penske Media Corporation