clapping and we deserve it. Weve worked hard for that. All of you made it possible so every tough conversation you had with your family and im not coming home unless you let me bring my boyfriend but remember every one of us came from somewhere where theres no protections even in the face of those ruling. So theres many of our lgbt partners are watching with a their day to day life in 37 states is not going to change so our commitment has to be look what were doing here and were going to help you where you live. Were not going to leave anyone behind. Have a great day. Have a great weekendout to brin someone special. Welcome to corona height located in the height of the cast strow district the eye kong bay bridge and on towards the east bay. Cone oi shakes park is one the citys best kept secrets on lake twin peaks its hardly crowded on a day any day you will run into a new lolls and hop on a bus to get there without any parking worries and lolls bring their fourlegged fronds run freely with other dogs and a small touch of grass for the small dogs and wild flowers carpet the grasslands keep on the look out nor hawks and ot to the fifth annual awards here at San Francisco city hall. Thank you all so much for joining us here tonight. It is an honor to be here. My name is daniel homsby and i am the Program Manager for the Neighborhood Department networks. An honor to see you here. Many of the same faces for the fifth year for the men awards. Lets give you an a plays for coming back. applause and celebrating one of the most important things we have in San Francisco, which is our neighborhoods. Without further ado, id like to start the program off by introducing my colleague, christina palone, the new director for the Mayors Office for neighborhoods. Christina palone. applause good evening, everyone. Im happy to be a part of such a great ebit that celebrates the contributions made by residents and organizations throughout the city to make San Francisco one of the greatest places to live. The Mayors Office of Neighborhood Services also known as mons focuses on Neighborhood Outreach and engagement. It is an honor to be here with Community Leaders who are dedicated to the same principles and are positively changing our communities. The effect that one person can have in a community is truly inspiring. And its that inspiration that drives each one of us to go out there and be a part of something bigger. I congratulate every award winner here tonight and lets not forget that every person here has the power to make a difference. I want to especially thank daniel and his team for being such instrumental leaders here in city hall on behalf of all communities and neighborhoods in San Francisco. With that said, welcome and enjoy tonights event. applause thank you, christina. So, before we jump into the fire works, as you would say, lets take a few seconds here and just go over some of the elements of tonights event. So, tgh