FERNDALE – Want to recognize the dedication, talent, courage, or achievement of a member of the LGBT and allied community? Here's your chance! Nominations for the 21st Annual Pride Banquet, which will take place on June 22 in Warren, are due by April 30. Award categories include: Lifetime Achievement, Business, Cultural, Media, Political, Pride, Rising Star, Spirit of Detroit, Sports, Unity, and Volunteer Awards.
Nomination forms are available at http://www.GoAffirmations.org/pridebanquet.asp or by calling Affirmations Lesbian and Gay Community Center at 248-398-7105.
The Pride Banquet is a collaborative effort between Affirmations, Black Pride Society, Midwest AIDS Prevention Project, Ruth Ellis Center and Triangle Foundation. For information about ticket and table reservations call the Midwest AIDS Prevention Project at 248-545-1435.
Pride Banquet award nominations due April 30
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