Cece Cox to Receive Visibility Award at Black Tie Dinner

The Black Tie Dinner announced on October 5 that Cece Cox, the CEO of Resource Center, will receive the Visibility Award. She is set to address attendees at the 45th Annual Black Tie Dinner on November 14, which will take place at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel. With plans to retire in early 2027, Cox has devoted over four decades to advocating for the representation of LGBTQ+ Texans in decision-making processes.

The announcement highlighted Cox’s significant contributions in raising awareness and support for the LGBTQ+ community in Texas. Cox expressed her commitment to representing LGBTQIA+ experiences in various organizations and emphasized the importance of safety in visibility. Black Tie Dinner Senior Co-Chair Deirdre Coleman praised Cox’s longstanding dedication, noting her past recognition as the youngest recipient of the Kuchling Humanitarian Award and her influential leadership at Resource Center, which serves over 60,000 individuals annually.