2026 John F. Kennedy Awards
Announcing our 2026 John F. Kennedy Awards!
Join LACDP for a spring cocktail reception celebrating democracy, the legacy of John F. Kennedy, and our honorees.
Bobbie-Jean Anderson Courage Award- Patt Sanders
Kam Kuwata Partnership Award- Nam Le
Miguel Contreras Leadership Award- Sergio Rascon
JFK Profile in Courage Award- Camille Zapata
Friday, May 15, 2026
Dodger Stadium
VIP Reception @ 6:30PM, Main Event 7:30-10:30PM
Parking and arrival information will be provided upon RSVP.
*If paying from a campaign, business, union, or state account, please contact Ava@lacdp.org for the appropriate link to contribute. ___________________________
VIP Ticket - $250
VIP Ticket includes:
- Access to the VIP Reception @ 6:30pm
- Private meet and greet with elected officials and honorees
- Free parking
Early Bird General Admission Ticket - $200
GA Ticket includes:
- Free parking
- Access to the main event @ 7:30pm
For sponsorship opportunities, please email the Director of Public Affairs & Operations, Ava Sanchez, at ava@lacdp.org.
Sponsorship materials are due by 12PM on Friday, May 1st, 2026
THANK YOU TO OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS!
EMERALD
LiUNA Local 300
SEIU Local 2015
UNAC/UHCP
Western States Regional Council of Carpenters
PLATINUM
National Union of Healthcare Workers
UFCW Local 770
Athens Services
LA Yellow Cab
IBEW Local 11
GOLD
Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis*
Rep. George Whitesides*
Assemblymember Isaac Bryan*
LiUNA Local 1309
UFCW Local 324
Jane Wishon
SILVER
Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens*
Assemblymember Nick Schultz*
Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath*
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass*
Los Angeles City Councilmember Tim McOsker*
Culver City Councilmember Albert Vera*
UFCW Western States Council
ILWU 13
Smart Justice California
BRONZE
Majority Whip Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez
Assemblymember Lisa Calderon*
Assemblymember Rick Chavez-Zbur*
Assemblymember John Harabedian*
Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez*
Los Angeles City Councilmember Monica Rodriguez*
Los Angeles City Councilmember Kay Yaroslavsky*
CTA
SEIU 721 Local Retirees
SEIU CIR
Fiona Ma for Lt. Governor
Black Los Angeles County Young Democrats
Southern California Armenian Democrats
San Fernando Valley Young Democrats
Desert Democracy Project
State Craft Digital
Jennifer Miner
*Title for identification purposes only
Want to add your organization or name to the list? Please reach out to the Director of Public Affairs & Operations, Ava Sanchez, at Ava@lacdp.org!
Contribution rules
- This contribution is made from my own funds, and funds are not being provided to me by another person or entity for the purpose of making this contribution.
- I am at least eighteen years old.
- I am not a federal contractor.
- I am making this contribution with my own personal credit card and not with a corporate or business credit card or a card issued to another person.
- I am a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted permanent resident (i.e., green card holder).