Attendees chatting before the dinner.

Left to right: Robert Abrams, honorees Hon. William Thompson, Jr., Michele Hirshman, Dr. Herbert Pardes, Michael Cardozo, chair of CU Peter Sherwin, and Executive Director, Dick Dadey.

Honoree Michele Hirshman, receiving the Civic Leadership Award. Left to right: Peter Sherwin, Jane Sherbune, and Dick Dadey.

Honoree Hon. William Thompson, Jr. receiving the Government Leadership Award. Left to right: Peter Sherwin, William Thompson, Sr., and Dick Dadey.