DETROIT – At the Big Bash, Alice McKeage received the 2004 Jan Stevenson award for her service to Affirmations and the community. While accepting her award McKeage said she felt overwhelmed. "One of the things that I'm thinking about right now is the 21 year old back in 1969 who lost her family and her friends when they found out she was a lesbian," she said. "I'm exceedingly grateful and proud to be a member of this community. Thank you all so much," at which point the 500 member audience sang "Happy Birthday" to McKeage adding to her tears and smile.
While introducing himself after her award, Ford Motor Company Vice Chairman Allan Gilmour said, "I'm Allan Gilmour and I would like to introduce myself as a college of Alice." McKeage is a part of Ford Globe, their LGBT diversity group. Gilmour told Alice regarding Ford, "You have made it a better place for many, many people."
Alice McKeage recognized at Affirmations Big Bash
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