15th Annual Dorothy Awards

New Haven Pride Center Presents 15th Annual Dorothy Awards Dinner Saturday, March 3, 2018 | 6:00 - 11:00p Please join us for the 15th Annual Dorothy Awards on Saturday, March 3, 2018 beginning at 6:00p. Every year at our annual Dorothy Awards Dinner, the New Haven Pride Center honors incredible LGBTQ+ Nutmeggers that are having a huge impact and creative positive change for Connecticut's LGBTQ+ community. This year's honorees represent an incredible roster of work including advancements in LGBTQ+ health, game-changing political decision making, creating a flourishing small business that focuses itself on the community, and combating bullying in schools. 15TH ANNUAL DOROTHY AWARDS HONOREES • Dr. A.C. Demidont, Chief Provider at Anchor Health Initiative • Sonia Salazar, Owner and Chef of Barracuda Bistro & Bar • State Senator Beth Bye and State Representative Jeff Currey • GLSEN Connecticut In addition to our Dorothy Awards honorees, each year the Center honors an up-and-coming young leader. This year the Center is excited to honor youth social worker and advocate to end queer youth homelessness in Connecticut, Elizabeth Larkin. TICKETS & TABLES All ticket levels include open bar Regular Ticket | $125 Benefactor Ticket | $250 Includes recognition in the program and a special thank you gift. Table of 10 | $1,000 Table host will be included as part of our Host Committee recognition. Benefactor Table of 12 | $2,500 Includes special gift for all guests. Table host will be included as part of our Host Committee recognition. https://www.flipcause.com/secure/event_step1/MjcyNzQ= SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES There are still sponsorship opportunities available! Read about our sponsorship options by clicking the link below or contact Center Executive Director, Patrick J Dunn at nhglcc@gmail.com. https://www.flipcause.com/secure/crowdfunding/MjcyNzQ= HOSTS We are excited to announce our two incredible hosts for the evening: Pride Center Board Member and Dorothy Awards Chair Joshua O'Connell and New Haven drag favourite and activist Kiki Lucia. Joshua O'Connell joined the Board in 2007 and has served as a Chair of the Dorothy Awards for the past ten years. Kiki Lucia is a New Haven-based drag performance artists that performs throughout Connecticut, New York, and beyond.