
October 18, 2023
Honorees:
Misty Copeland, Ballerina, Philanthropist, and Author
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy
Benj Pasek, Songwriter
The Laurie M. Tisch Leadership Award is presented to those demonstrating civic spirit, visionary leadership, and philanthropic commitment to positive social change for children and families.
For more gala photos please click here.
The Children’s Museum of Manhattan has been a leader in early childhood learning for nearly 50 years, offering research-backed exhibits and dynamic programs to children, families, and educators from across the five boroughs and around the world. The Museum welcomes 350,000 visitors to its Upper West Side location and serves hundreds of thousands more through outreach programs in partnership with schools, libraries, shelters, and Head Start centers throughout New York City; its touring exhibitions; and its online tools and curricula.