2016 Spirit of Stonewall Awards

Spirit of Stonewall Awards

San Diego Pride was honored to recognize the following individuals or organizations as our 2016 Spirit of Stonewall awardees:

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Community Grand Marshal – Michael Moore

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.
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Champion of Pride – Sue Reynolds

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.
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Friend of Pride – Dale Kelly Bankhead

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.
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Stonewall Service Award – #BeTheGeneration

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 of years and/or has made an exceptional contribution in the past year.
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Stonewall Philanthropy Award – MARYAH

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.
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Inspirational Couple – Denice Williams & Dana Toppel

A couple whose love and commitment embodies the humanity our community.
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Community Service – Tita Viveros

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.

 

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About Alex Villafuerte

Alex Villafuerte is San Diego Pride's Marketing & Communication Manager. He oversees the marketing for all of Pride's events & programs. Outside of Pride, he has a love for the outdoors, the San Diego brew scene, and naps.