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The Gaudium Awards 2024
November 12, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.

Honoring extraordinary contributors to the arts and public service
Location: The Lotos Club, 5 East 66th Street, NY NY 10065

This year's honorees include:

GINIA BELLAFANTE

Ginia Bellafante is an American critic and journalist for the NY Times. Having worked for TIME Magazine as a senior reporter, she joined the Times as both a fashion and television critic, she writes the popular weekly column Big City dedicated to life, culture, politics and policy in New York City. She and her family reside in Brooklyn, NY.
NATALIE DOUGLAS

Natalie Douglas is a singer with a foundation in the American Songbook, pop, and a devotion to modern jazz, blues and rock., She has produced more than 80 different concerts. She is well known for her special "Tribute" shows dedicated to her favorite singers. In addition to her fame and awards as a Cabaret artist, she is an actor and educator.
Mark Morris

Mark Morris is an internationally renowned choreographer, dancer and musician who has created over 150 works for his company and other ballet and opera productions. The recipient of 11 honorary doctorates, he is the founder of his own Dance Center in Brooklyn which houses his Company and diverse movement opportunities for children and persons with Parkinson's disease.
Mo Rocca

"Mo" Rocca is an American humorist, journalist, author and actor. He is a correspondent for CBS News Sunday Morning. He has hosted programs on cooking and innovations.Currently, he presents the popular podcast "Mobituaries" and is a frequent panelist on the radio's engaging Wait... Wait Don't Tell Me program and TV's Celebrity Jeopardy.
Joe and Sue Martin

The Award of Merit is presented this year to Joe and Sue Martin in grateful recognition of their consistent and affirming support of the Breukelein Institute's goals, awards and charitable activities. Their quiet and unassuming loyalty is deeply appreciated.