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Save the Date! It's the Tenth Anniversary of the Dorothy Awards!!
The 10th annual Dorothy Awards will take place Saturday, March 2, 2013 from 6pm to 11pm at Fantasia in North Haven.
This year's honorees include:
- The Sweetheart Invitational bowling tournament, celebrating 25 years of bringing together gay and straight bowlers in the spirit of competition and giving.
- Irwin Krieger, clinical social worker who has provided psychotherapy for LGBT individuals, couples and families for over 25 years; and author of Helping Your Transgender Teen: A Guide for Parents.
- Carolyn and Leslie Gabel-Brett, activists, advocates and a true "power couple"; they have played a significant role in nearly every major LGBT milestone in Connecticut over the last 30 years.
The event also serves as our largest annual fundraiser.
Join us for an evening of cocktails, dinner, DJ and dancing, and a fabulous silent auction, all hosted by News 8's Jocelyn Maminta!
Tickets are $100 and are available via the form at right. Active Center members can receive a 20% discount, as can those who are purchasing a full table.
Dorothy Awards on News 8's "Connecticut Style"
What You'll Find in Oz
Learn about the honorees, past and present, order tickets, get to know the venue and find out how you can get involved! All the latest information is below, along with archival information covering the entire history of the event.
Follow the Yellow Brick Road...
See a list of wines available by the bottle at this year's event!
This year's silent auction is a strong selection of theater, gifts and more, donated by generous individuals and businesses!
We turned the tables on Jocelyn and asked her some questions! Click here to read our interview.
They have known each other for over three decades! Read about how they met, what inspires them, and their proudest accomplishments.
The Dorothy Awards are always full of surprises, including some great entertainment. Enjoy a taste of what you can expect from the event by watching these clips recorded at recent events!
What inspires Dorothy Honoree Irwin Krieger? What does he think is the biggest issue facing the LGBT community today? Read more now!
Did you know the Sweetheart Invitational is one of the largest LGBT sporting events in New England? There's more you don't know! Read on!
One of their earliest memories is working together to organize a demonstration against a candidate for Hartford City Council who had been arrested for domestic violence. It was the beginning of a long life of shared activism and passion.
Irwin Krieger is a clinical social worker in private practice in New Haven. He has provided psychotherapy for LGBT individuals, couples and families for over 25 years.
For nearly 25 years, the Sweetheart Invitational bowling tournament has brought together gay and straight bowlers alike in the spirit of competition and giving.