JQ International is proud to debut a new awards experience, The JQ Virtual Impact Awards, co-chaired by Lynn & Les Bider and Todd Shotz. The Impact Awards continues our legacy of honoring those who have helped us strengthen the lives of LGBTQ+ Jews and their allies—held as an engaging and interactive online gathering.

Join us for entertainment, a silent auction, and a live awards reception from the comfort of your own home on Sunday, February 21, 2021, at 11:00 am Pacific Time.

We look forward to honoring those who represent the best of the LGBTQ+ and ally Jewish community:

Rabbi Eli Herscher
Rabbi Emeritus of Stephen Wise Temple
JQ Community Leadership Award

Scott Minkow & Bill Deliman
Community Leaders and Social Justice Activists
JQ Inspiration Award

The Empress aka Matthew Nouriel 
Artist and Jewish, Iranian, Queer Advocate
JQ Trailblazer Award

The event will be hosted on a virtual platform and offer opportunities to mix and mingle with other guests. Before the event, we will send a unique link to join the virtual experience. We look forward to celebrating those who represent the best of the LGBTQ+ and ally Jewish community.

As of 2/8, we are sold out of brunch boxes. However, you can still join the event by purchasing a ticket. 

Your ticket purchase is fully tax-deductible and you will receive (1) ticket code to access the live online event on Sunday, February 21, 2021, at 11 am. Ticket codes will be emailed prior to the event. 

No-one turned away due to financial barriers.

Please contact Shana at [email protected] with the subject line “Impact Awards” for a sliding scale ticket option.