House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will receive the National Equality Award and will also be delivering the dinner's keynote address. Actor Matthew
Broderick will be presented with the Ally for Equality Award, and athlete Sheryl Swoopes will receive the National Visibility Award. Bravo's Tim Gunn will also appear.

"We are very excited to recognize one of television's most diverse and gay-friendly programs," said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese. "'Ugly Betty' brings a loving portrayal of GLBT people into American homes, raising visibility and encouraging tolerance. All of our honorees help to lead our country toward the realization of equality for all Americans."

The National Dinner will be held in the Grand Ballroom of Washington's Convention Center. More than 3,000 are expected to attend the event, which will be chaired by Sarah Booth and Ted Toon. Jackson Palmer will serve as vice-chair. Along with Speaker Pelosi's address, the dinner will also feature a silent auction and entertainment.

Ticket Info: Tickets for the event may be reserved online at www.boxofficetickets.com or www.hrcnationaldinner.org. To reserve tickets by phone, call Box Office Tickets at 800/494-8497.

Credentialing: Media pre-registration required. To receive credentials for the dinner, please contact Rachel Balick at rachel.balick@hrc.org.

The Human Rights Campaign is America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against GLBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.

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