Pride Honors Awards

The prestigious Pride Honors Awards are presented annually to individuals in order to recognize the work they have put into raising awareness and furthering the causes of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals and their allies. Award recipients are the public ambassadors of Pride. They represent a mix of individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the LGBT community. With the help of past honorees and community input, the Greater Palm Springs Pride board of directors selects organizations and individuals to honor the work they have put into furthering the causes of LGBT people. Spirit of Stonewall Award Recipients: Lifetime Achievement Awards ● Dr. Diane Ross ● Randy Lowe ● William "Bijou" Perez Advocate of the Year ● The L-Fund and founders Barbara Carpenter, Ruth Debra, Sharon Siegel, and Kate Ullman. Emerging Leader Award ● Paulina Angel The George Zander Social Justice Award ● Kate Kendell Organization of the Year ● The Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus Spirit of Pride Award The former presidents of Palm Springs Pride will be recognized with the Spirit of Pride Award ● recognized posthumously include Bob Hoven, president 1986-1987, Dr. Barry Woods, chairman 1988, and Dr. Herb Lazenby, chairman 1989. ● Greg Pettis, chairman 1990-91, ● Richard Black, president 1993-1996, ● C.J. Pino, president 1997-1998, ● James J. Suguitan, president 1999, and ● Jack Schloeder, president 2000-2010 Friend of Pride Award ● Barbara and Jerry Keller Community Service Award ● Jeff Hocker Special Guest ● Lori Duron SPONSORS: Co-Hosts ● Desert Regional Medical Center ● Desert AIDS Project ● Gelson's Partners: ● Barbara & Jerry Keller ● Rob Wright & John McDonald ● Don Skeoch ● Bud Light.