Brady Center reception honors real estate's Jack Rudin.

In recognition of their support of the effort to help make America safer from gun violence, the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence recently honored renowned real estate executive Jack Rudin, actor Michael Douglas and NYPD Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly at Cipriani's 23rd during its "Stand Up For A Safe America," benefit gala and auction.

"Jack Rudin is a selfless individual whose affection for New York City and generosity is second to none," said Michael D. Barnes, president of the Brady Center. "He and each of the honorees exemplify the spirit, strength and fortitude needed in the battle against gun violence, and in their respective fields have each done what they can to help make the streets of America safer."

The event--which benefited the initiatives of the Brady Center and its fight to prevent gun violence--provided an elegant, star-studded evening, featuring a cocktail reception followed by dinner, an award program and auction. The event raised over $250,000 and the auction had attendees trying to out-bid one another for coveted items including: tickets to an upcoming Kenneth Cole fashion show, which went for $3,000; VIP tickets to a taping of CBS' NFL Today that went for $2,300; and the evening's most sought after item, a dinner-tour-for-two to six of Danny Meyer's restaurants that raised $12,000.

Law & Order: SVU's Richard Belzer was the Master of Ceremonies for the evening, with Law & Order: Trial by Jury's Amy Carlson and Essence Magazine editor-at-large Diane Weathers presenting Kelly and Douglas with their awards, respectively. The award for Jack Rudin, who was unable to attend the event, was presented by long-time friend Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy and was accepted on his behalf by his niece Beth DeWoody.