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Join us for the 2016 Spirit Awards and help us celebrate Iowa's lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, and questioning (LGBTQ) students, educators, and schools who are improving the lives of LGBTQ youth in Iowa! Awards include GSA of the Year, Educator of the Year, Advocate of the Year, and Partner in Progress. Thursday, October 20th, 2016 Temple for Performing Arts (1100 Locust Street, Des Moines) 6:00PM - Reception 7:00PM - Dinner & Program Musical Performance by Country Music Star - Steve Grand Keynote Speaker: Christine Leinonen, Mother of Christopher who was murdered at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando. Watch Christine's speech at the Democratic National Convention: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJxz31ESPBI Host Levels receive two tickets to the event and recognition in the event program. Table sponsors receive ten tickets and recognition in the event program. You must register online or by contacting Iowa Safe Schools to RSVP. Purchase tickets or sponsor a table: http://iowasafeschools.org/index.php/buy-tickets If you have questions please email nate.monson@iowasafeschools.org or call 515-471-8024.