Every year, San Diego Pride accepts nominations from the community for the annual presentation of the Spirit of Stonewall Awards. The awards recognize individuals or groups who contribute significantly to the LGBT community through their leadership, activism, and fundraising efforts.
San Diego Pride is honored to recognize the following individuals and organizations as our 2017 awardees:
An individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in the LGBT community over an extended period of years and/or has made an exceptional contribution in the past year. Learn more about Dr. Jacobs here. 
An individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in the LGBT community over an extended period of years with consideration to service to San Diego Pride. Learn more about Susan Jester here.
An individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in the LGBT community over an extended period of years with consideration to service to San Diego Pride. Learn more about Russel Roybal here.
A group or organization which may or may not identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, but which has stalwartly supported the LGBT community over an extended period if years and/or has made an exceptional contribution in the past year. Learn more about the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus here
A couple whose love and commitment embodies the humanity of our community. Learn more about Ernie Castro and Mike J. Goupill here.
A couple whose love and commitment embodies the humanity of our community. Learn more about Meredith Vezina and Ellen Holzman here.
An individual who does not identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, but who has stalwartly supported the LGBT community over an extended period of years and/or has made an exceptional contribution in the past year. Learn more about Kathie Moehlig here. 
An individual who does not identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, but who has stalwartly supported the LGBT community over an extended period of years and/or has made an exceptional contribution in the past year. Learn more about Zachary Schlagel here.
A group or organization which may or may not identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, but which has diligently raised funds to support the LGBT community over an extended period of years and/or has made an exceptional contribution in the past year. Learn more about Harrah’s Resort Southern California here.
An individual who is recognized as an up-and-coming leader within the community or whose contribution to the community in the past year was of particular significance. Learn more about Josh Coyne here.
Chloe Janda is San Diego Pride's Public Relations Manager and an ally to the LGBTQ+ community. She oversees the media relations and content creation for Pride's festival and parade, and some events and programs throughout the year. She is also the Public Relations & Communications Coordinator at Brown Marketing Strategies. Outside of Pride, Chloe plays Masters Water Polo, is an avid podcast listener, standup comedy fan, beach lover and social media junkie.
