1. John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award Ceremony
#2 Political & Advocacy Event
The gathering honors public figures for taking courageous stands, in a ceremony hosted by Caroline Kennedy. Next: May 2013
The gathering honors public figures for taking courageous stands, in a ceremony hosted by Caroline Kennedy. Next: May 2013
Photo: Lorenz Photography
2. Banned in Boston
#3 Political & Advocacy Event
With politicos like Elizabeth Warren and Governor Deval Patrick performing in skits, Banned in Boston raised $600,000 for local schools this year. Next: spring 2013
With politicos like Elizabeth Warren and Governor Deval Patrick performing in skits, Banned in Boston raised $600,000 for local schools this year. Next: spring 2013
Photo: Lorenz Photography
3. Unicef Children's Champion Awards Dinner
#4 Political & Advocacy Event
Last year the dinner hosted by Unicef honored singer Sting and activist wife Trudie Styler, and raised $1.2 million. Next: October 2012
Last year the dinner hosted by Unicef honored singer Sting and activist wife Trudie Styler, and raised $1.2 million. Next: October 2012
Photo: Darren McCollester/Getty Images for the Unicef
4. Social Enterprise Conference
#5 Political & Advocacy Event (up from #6)
The conference draws more than 1,500 political, business, and philanthropic leaders to the Harvard campus. Next: February 2013
The conference draws more than 1,500 political, business, and philanthropic leaders to the Harvard campus. Next: February 2013
Photo: Lise Balk King
5. Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus Tribute to Abigail Adams
#6 Political & Advocacy Event
Honoring women who have made a difference in the state, the Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus Tribute to Abigail Adams is a ceremony held at the Fairmont Copley Plaza hotel. Next: October 10, 2013
Honoring women who have made a difference in the state, the Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus Tribute to Abigail Adams is a ceremony held at the Fairmont Copley Plaza hotel. Next: October 10, 2013
Photo: Rendon Group
6. Human Rights Campaign New England Dinner
#8 Political & Advocacy Event
The dinner hosted by the Human Rights Campaign is slated to move to new location Boston Marriott Copley Place for its 31st outing this September. Next: September 22, 2012
The dinner hosted by the Human Rights Campaign is slated to move to new location Boston Marriott Copley Place for its 31st outing this September. Next: September 22, 2012
Photo: Preston Keller Photography
