The Great Neck Arts Center held its annual “Star Struck” gala at the Lake Success Country Club. For 15 years, GNAC has been a premiere venue for art, music, dance, drama, film and literature. Their School for the Arts, an affiliate of the Kennedy Center “Partners in Education” in Washington DC, offers classes and programs for adults and children. http://www.greatneckarts.org

Ronni Berger, Gala Coordinator – Alan Lehrman, Gala Performance Producer

Michael Balboni former New York State Deputy Secretary for Public Safety and Tom DiNapoli,New York Comptroller

Jeffrey and Diana Phillips, Gala 2009 “Community Achievement Award” received Proclamation from Nassau County Legislator Judi Bosworth

Trent Kowalik, “Billy Elliot” Gala 2009 “Artist of Distinction – Rising Star Award”, with Executive Director Regina Gil and Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jon Kaiman