Pride Awards

Wednesday, June 29 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA VIP Reception – 5:30-6:30 p.m. Pride Awards – 6:30-10:00 p.m. VIP reception at the Wells Fargo building with a hosted bar and appetizers by Il Fornaio Live Auction by David Sobon Auctions & Events Roaming feast by Empress Tavern and Mother restaurants Partner of the Year: The CARES Foundation Champion of the Year: Senator Ricardo Lara Founders Award: Former Assemblymember Dennis Mangers Community Impact Award: Asian Pacific Islander Queer Sacramento Coalition (APIQSC) It was 30 years ago that bold visionaries first created a haven where LGBT people could build community, find affirmation and lead self-sufficient, healthy, well-adjusted lives. Although the landscape for LGBT people has altered significantly, the Center’s role as a community cornerstone has not wavered, thanks to dedicated, tireless champions whose bold leadership and behind-the-scenes activism has transformed our community. Now, 30 years later, the Center is a thriving force of dedicated, passionate staff and volunteers that receives almost 250 youth visits each week, distribution of thousands of sexual health and education materials each year, community groups that support seniors, people who are coming out and those living with HIV/AIDS, respite for those experiencing mental health crisis and LGBT-affirming referrals. The Pride Awards annually recognizes individuals and organizations whose compassion, innovation, generosity and community service create a safer, welcoming, collaborative, just community. Award recipients demonstrate their pride through both their work and in the way they live their lives every day, continuing the legacy of the Lambda Community Center opened in 1986 by Jerry Sloan and the late Timothy Warford, with the help and guarantees of Terry Sidie, Marghe Covino, Court of the Great Northwest Imperial Empire (CGNIE) Emperor Randy Hartman and others to serve the broader cross-section of the LGBT community. The 2016 Pride Awards will take place on the iconic Capitol Mall, the same place where Sacramento Pride has its festival. This is a first for this type of event on Capitol Mall and we couldn’t be more excited to be able to host the Pride Awards there!