[Lucy Liu. All photos for JONATHAN ZIEGLER for PMc] The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force's 2009 New York Leadership Awards were held last night at the Kimmel Center, but people came from all over the country to see San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom and designer John Bartlett recognized for their contributions to the gay community. An added bonus was actress Lucy Liu, who was a presenter at the event. More photos below...

The LBGT had more than just a presentation and cocktails to celebrate this year: Gay marriage was granted in Iowa last week. Mayor Newsom better get to work to top that one!

Mayor Gavin Newsom

Rae Carey, Lucy Liu, John Bartlett

Lucy Liu

Jeff Adler, Mark Sexton, Paula Redd Zeman, John Bartlett, Lucy Liu, Mayor Gavin Newsom

Mayor Gavin Newsom