Past Miracle Awards

2018 Miracle Awards

The Miracle Mile Democratic Club was proud to invite Democrats to the sixth annual Miracle Awards on Saturday, September 22nd, from 2-5pm!

HONOREES:

Standing Up For Our Values: Congressman Ted Lieu
Elected Official of the Year: Controller Betty Yee
Member of the Year: Estevan Jose Montemayor
Organization of the Year: Climate Hawks Vote

LOCATION

6th & La Brea is located at 600 S. La Brea Avenue on the southeast corner of La Brea Avenue and 6th Street. Valet parking will be available and the venue is directly on the 212 and 312 bus lines. 6th & La Brea is fully accessible for those who have disabilities.

TICKETS AND SPONSORSHIPS

Tickets and sponsorships could be purchased on our website. The prices were as follows:

$60 Ticket
$80 Ticket with 1-Year MMDC Membership (a $25 value)
Wilshire Sponsorship ($5,000): Eight tickets to the event, club membership, premier seating, speaking time, your own signage and materials at the event, multiple posts on social media, premier listing in all print materials and displays
La Brea Sponsorship ($2,500): Six tickets to the event, club membership, preferred seating, multiple posts on social media, enhanced listing in all print materials and displays
Olympic Sponsorship ($1,000): Four tickets to the event, club membership, preferred seating, multiple posts on social media, enhanced listing in all print materials and displays
Fairfax Sponsorship ($500): Three tickets to the event, club membership, two posts on social media, enhanced listing in all print materials and displays
Melrose Sponsorship ($250): Two tickets to the event, club membership, post on social media, listing in all print materials and displays

More information can be found on the 2018 event Facebook page.

2017 Miracle Awards

The Miracle Mile Democratic Club was proud to invite Democrats to the fifth annual Miracle Awards on Saturday, September 23rd, from 12pm-3:00pm.

HONOREES:
Standing Up For Our Values: DNC Deputy Chair Congressman Keith Ellison
Elected of the Year: Assemblymember Richard Bloom(AD 50)
Member of the Year: Brandon Gabriel Abraham
Organization of the Year:Women's March LA Foundation

LOCATION:

Tart Restaurant is located on the west side of Fairfax, just south of 1st St. Valet parking will be available for $6. Tart is fully accessible for those who have disabilities.

TICKETS:

Ticket: $60
Ticket + Annual Club Membership: $80

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS:

Wilshire ($5,000): Eight tickets to the event, club membership, premier cabana seating at Tart, speaking time, your own signage and materials at the event, multiple posts on social media, premier listing in all print materials and displays
Fairfax ($2,500): Six tickets to the event, club membership, preferred cabana seating at Tart, multiple posts on social media, enhanced listing in all print materials and displays
Olympic ($1,000): Four tickets to the event, club membership, preferred seating at Tart, multiple posts on social media, enhanced listing in all print materials and displays
La Brea ($500): Three tickets to the event, club membership, two posts on social media, enhanced listing in all print materials and displays
Melrose ($250): Two tickets to the event, club membership, post on social media, listing in all print materials and displays

All funds solicited in connection with this event are by the Miracle Mile Democratic Club and not by DNC Deputy Chair Keith Ellison.

For additional information and to RSVP, there was a 2017 Miracle Awards Facebook event page and a an Actblue Page.

2016 Miracle Awards

The Miracle Mile Democratic Club was proud to invite Democrats to the fourth annual Miracle Awards on Sunday, September 25, 2016, from 2-5pm!

Honorees:
Elected Official of the Year: Councilmember David E. Ryu
Organization of the Year: NextGen Climate
Union of the Year: UNITE HERE Local 11
Member of the Year: Julie Stromberg

The MC for the event was Senator Holly J. Mitchell.

Location: Vinoteque is located on the north side of Melrose Avenue, between Gardner St. and Vista St. Valet and street parking will be available. Vinoteque is fully accessible for those who have disabilities. The accessible entrance is located in the alley around back.

Selections from Vinoteque's menu were served buffet style, and there was a cash bar.

Ticket prices:
Tickets and sponsorships were purchased on our 2016 Miracle Awards ticket page. The prices were:

$75 Ticket
$95 Ticket with 1-Year Miracle Mile Democrats membership (a $25 value)

Sponsorship Levels:

Champagne Sponsorship ($2,500): 6 tickets, reserved table, club membership, multiple posts on social media, speaking time, premier listing in all print materials and displays at event
Cabernet Sponsorship ($1,000): 4 tickets, reserved table, club membership, multiple posts on social media, enhanced listing in all print materials and displays at event
Syrah Sponsorship ($500): 3 tickets, club membership, two posts on social media, enhanced listing in all print materials and displays at event
Chardonnay Sponsorship ($250): 2 tickets, club membership, a post on social media, listing in all print materials and displays at event

For additional information and to RSVP, there was a 2016 Miracle Awards Facebook event page.

2015 Miracle Awards

The Miracle Mile Democratic Club was proud to invite Democrats to the third annual Miracle Awards on Sunday, August 30, 2015, from 3-6pm!

Honorees:
Standing Up For Our Values: Wendy Davis
Organization of the Year: NARAL Pro-Choice California
Rookie of the Year: Senator Ben Allen
Member of the Year: Casey H. Robinson

The MC for the event was former California Speaker of the Assembly John A. Pérez.

In addition to chips and salsa, we had two all-you-can-eat taco bars, churros, and one drink ticket per guest!

Ticket prices:
Tickets and sponsorships were purchased on our 2015 Miracle Awards ticket page. The prices were as follows:

$50 Ticket
$70 Ticket with 1-Year Miracle Mile Democrats membership (a $25 value)

Sponsorship Levels:
Bronze ($300): 2 tickets, 2 drink tickets, club membership, a post on social media, listing in all print materials and displays at event
Silver ($600): 3 tickets, 6 drink tickets, club membership, two posts on social media, enhanced listing in all print materials and displays at event
Gold ($900): 4 tickets, 8 drink tickets, club membership, multiple posts on social media, speaking time, naming sponsorship, premier listing in all print materials and displays at event

For additional information and to RSVP, there was a 2015 Miracle Awards Facebook event page.

2014 Miracle Awards

The Miracle Mile Democratic Club was proud to invite Democrats to the second annual Miracle Awards on Sunday, August 24, 2014, from 4pm-7pm!

Honorees:
Lifetime Achievement Award: Congressman Henry Waxman (presented by State Senator and Congressional candidate Ted Lieu)
Elected Official of the Year: Senator Holly Mitchell (presented by former Congresswoman and County Supervisor Yvonne Burke)
Rookie of the Year: LA City Controller Ron Galperin (presented by Wally Marks)
Organization of the Year: LACDP (presented by West Hollywood City Councilmember and LA County Assessor candidate Jeff Prang)
Member of the Year: Steve Bott (presented by MMDC President Ilissa Gold)

Our Masters of Ceremonies was California Democratic Party Secretary Daraka Larimore-Hall.

Location: Candela Taco Bar and Lounge is located south of the corner of La Brea and 8th St. Candela is easily accessed by public transportation, but valet and street parking will also be available. Candela is fully accessible for those who have disabilities.

In addition to chips and salsa, we had an all-you-can-eat taco bar with chicken tacos, carne asada tacos, and zucchini tacos!

Ticket prices:
Tickets and sponsorships were purchased on our 2014 Miracle Awards ActBlue page. The prices were as follows:

$75 Ticket
$95 Ticket with Miracle Mile Democrats membership (a $25 value)

Sponsorship Levels:
Bronze ($300): 2 tickets, 2 club memberships, 2 drink tickets, a post on social media, listing in all print materials and displays at event
Silver ($600): 3 tickets, 3 club memberships, 6 drink tickets, two posts on social media, enhanced listing in all print materials and displays at event
Gold ($900): 4 tickets, 4 club memberships, 8 drink tickets, multiple posts on social media, speaking time, naming sponsorship, premier listing in all print materials and displays at event

For additional information and to RSVP, there was a 2014 Miracle Awards Facebook event page.

2013 Miracle Awards

The Miracle Mile Democratic Club was proud to invite Democrats to our inaugural Miracle Awards at 3Twenty Wine Lounge on Sunday, August 25th, from 4pm-7pm. Tickets and sponsorships were purchased online through ActBlue or by mailing this form to 4929 Wilshire Blvd, Suite #102, Los Angeles, CA 90010.

RSVPs to the Miracle Awards were gathered here. A link to the 2013 Miracle Awards program may be found here.

California Democratic Party Vice-Chair and Los Angeles County Democratic Party Chair Eric C. Bauman was the Master of Ceremonies.

Honorees

Elected Official of the Year: Los Angeles Councilmember Curren Price (presented by Assemblymember Holly Mitchell)
Resident of the Year: Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer (presented by Congresswoman Karen Bass)
Union of the Year: UTLA (presented by LAUSD School Board Member Steve Zimmer)
Organization of the Year: Hollywood NOW (presented by Congressman Henry Waxman)

Member of the Year: Michael Kapp (presented by MMDC President Ilissa Gold)