Thank you for joining us at the Ackerman Institute's 2024 Moving Families Forward Gala​!

On Monday, October 28, 2024, alongside board members, faculty, staff, and many generous friends and supporters, the Ackerman Institute for the Family celebrated its critical work helping families in need and training clinicians in family therapy.

This year, our honorees Kori Chambers, Judith Stern Peck, LCSW, and  and Esther Perel, MA, LMFT, were presented with awards in recognition of their meaningful contributions in supporting mental health, advocating for families, and moving families forward.

We were thrilled to have Erica Hill, CNN News Anchor and National Correspondent, as our host and emcee.

Thank you to everyone who helped to make the Gala a huge success, and for helping to move families forward!

 
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Event Details

Featuring Lydia Fenet
Author, Podcast host, and Senior Christie’s Auctioneer

Performance by Broadway’s Sean and Beth McCourt

Music by Happy Jack Entertainment

2024 Gala Host

Erica Hill

Erica Hill

CNN News Anchor and National Correspondent

Special Remarks by

Adi Loebl, MD

Adi Loebl, MD

Ackerman President and CEO

2024 Honorees

Media Award

Kori Chambers

Kori Chambers

Multi Emmy winning Anchor
PIX11 News at 6:00 pm, 6:30 pm and 10:00 pm

Leadership Award

Judy Stern Peck

Judith Stern Peck, LCSW

Family Therapist and Mental Health Professional
Faculty at the Ackerman Institute for the Family

Luminary Award

Esther Perel

Esther Perel, MA, LMFT

World-renowned Psychotherapist and
Best-selling New York Times Author

Gala Chairs

We are grateful for our wonderful Gala Chairs and for the generosity of our Benefit Committee.

2024 Co-Chairs:
  • Imke Oster*
  • Nicole Poteat*
  • Debbie Werner*

Gala Dinner Committee

Leslie Roberts*
Ira Sallen*
Janine Weisenbeck*

*Ackerman Board Member

Benefit Committee

Peter Abrons*
Clyde Brownstone*
Lois Braverman
Ana Calcado & Ian Bambrick
Jeannie Ackerman Curhan* & Joseph C. Williams
Linda Dishy*
Jane Donaldson
Adi Loebl, MD
Beverly A. Greene* Thomas G. Kahn*
Alan Koenigsberg*
Anna Lee & Paul Rougebec
Bob* & Shari Ruckh
Sheri Sandler*
Arnold Syrop*
Fiona True
Frederica Wald
Leslie & Ethan Wohl

(As of 9-6-24)

Explore Tickets and Tables

All tables seat 10 people.

$50,000 Family Benefactor Table

Premier dinner seating for 10 and recognition on the Benefit Committee, Ackerman’s website, and in the Gala materials and program.

$25,000 Family Patron Table

Preferred dinner seating for 10 and recognition on the Benefit Committee, Ackerman’s website, and in the Gala materials and program.

$15,000 Family Member Table

Seating for 10 and recognition on the Benefit Committee, Ackerman’s website, and in the Gala materials.

$5,000 Family Champion Ticket

Prime dinner seating for one and recognition on the Benefit Committee, Ackerman’s website, and in the Gala materials.

 $2,500 Family Supporter Ticket

Preferred dinner seating for one and recognition on the Benefit Committee, Ackerman’s website, and in the Gala materials.

$1,500 Family Friend Ticket

Dinner seating for one and recognition on the Benefit Committee, Ackerman’s website, and in the Gala materials.

Make Your Reservation

Online registration for this event has now closed. Please visit www.ackerman.org/donate to make a gift online