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Get to Know the Honorees
Since the Dorothy Awards were introduced in 2004, the event has honored more than 30 individuals and organizations that, while disparate in their choice of efforts, have made a positive contribution to the community in some way, in particular in the state of Connecticut. They've been nominated by the Pride Center, their peers and the community at large, and through the Dorothy Awards we recognize their service and dedication. In this section, we document those who have received the award, to ensure their efforts are remembered not just at the event, but going forward.
Meet this year's honorees
This year the Pride Center is proud to honor another well-deserving group: The Sweetheart Invitational bowling tournament; Irwin Krieger, clinical social worker who has provided psychotherapy for LGBT individuals, couples and families for over 25 years and Carolyn and Leslie Gabel-Brett, activists, advocates and a true "power couple."
The event also serves as our largest annual fundraiser. Learn more about this year's honorees by clicking here. Interviews will follow as the event approaches.
Our honorees through the years
As part of documenting our state's GLBT history, we have also posted in this section bios going back to our first year so you can learn more about all of the Dorothy Awards honorees. Click here to read about our previous honorees.
All Honoree Articles
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.
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.
It's the tenth anniversary of this groundbreaking event, and we are honoring some stellar members of our community. Click above to read all the details!
We spoke with Shane Engstrom of Out Film CT, and asked him about the organization, its history, its future and some of its most memorable moments.
Diana Richter is a 2012 Dorothy Honoree and has done outstanding work for the community. But did you also know she's had a beer with Joe DiMaggio? Read our interview and find out more about Diana!