On Wednesday, December 1, 2010 the New York Women's Foundation's (NYWF) "Stepping Out and Stepping Up" honored Agnes Gund as well as Grace Hightower De Niro and Robert De Niro. The Stepping Up Award was presented to recognized New Yorkers who serve as role models and demonstrate courageous leadership, vision and commitment to women and girls as individuals and as partners. The event was held at Gotham Hall in New York City, starting with a cocktail reception at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner and dancing at 7:30 p.m. Co-Chairs for the evening included Hyatt Bass, Somers Farkas and Diana L. Taylor. Vice Chairs included Susan R. Cullman, Anne E. Delaney, Antoinette E. La Belle, Carolyn Buck Luce, Yvonne Quinn and Jean Shafiroff.

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