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The Annual Pride Banquet and Awards Ceremony is proud to announce the winners to be honored at the Ukrainian Cultural Center on June 23. This event is co-sponsored this year by Affirmations, Al GAMEA, Black Pride Society, Detroit Latin@z, Dignity Detroit, Equality Michigan, Forum Foundation, GLEAM, Just4Us, Motor City Bears and Renaissance Unity.
On its 25th anniversary, the banquet will honor people who have made outstanding contributions of time and talent to the LGBT community. Nominations were solicited from all over Michigan, but only a select few have been chosen to receive awards.
Community Spirit Award: Dennis and Ren Matveyev
Business Award: Ties Like Me
Diversity and Inclusion Award: Olga Summers
Media Award: Christopher Azzopardi
Political Award: Sarah Layton
Rising Star Award: Angel Carrion
Sports Award: Chris Harris
Unity Award: Bill Jefferson
Volunteer Award: Jane Kelly
Lifetime Achievement Award: John DiDonato
Tickets to the banquet are $42, and include a family style dinner and open bar. The Ukrainian Cultural Center is located at 26601 Ryan Road in Warren. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., dinner is served at 7:30 and the awards program is at 8:30. The official after party is hosted by Menjo's. Tables of ten seats are available for early reservation; to reserve a table, email [email protected] or purchase your tickets at Just4Us or Five15.
