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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: Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen (D.E.S.K.) Executive Director Diana Richter Ph.D., Hartford Mayor Pedro Segarra, entertainer and fundraiser Robin Banks, and Out Film CT, which organizes the annual Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Film Festival. 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 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!
The Legislators will receive a special recognition at our 2012 Dorothy Awards.
We spent some time with Dorothy Award honoree Robin Banks to pick her brain a bit and get to know her!
The New Haven Pride Center announces its latest group of recipients of its annual Dorothy Awards, honoring those in the community who are making a difference.
Meet honorees from previous Dorothy Awards events. We'll be adding to these pages as time goes on.
Co-President Thomas Donato spoke with Northeast Ursamen president Dave Bielski about the organization, which focuses on bears and their admirers. He also spoke to him about their events and where they're headed.
Co-President Joshua O'Connell recently chatted with Robb Bartolomeo on his contributions to the community, both with him and his club, Gotham Citi, which is about to celebrate its 15th anniversary.
Co-President Thomas Donato spoke recently with honoree Tony Ferraiolo, a trans youth advocate and co-founder/president of The Jim Collins Foundation, about his work and what's to come in 2011.
As part of our series of articles on the Dorothy Awards, we are reviving our interviews with our honorees so you can get to know them a bit better. Co-President Thomas Donato asked honoree The Rev. Marilyn Bowens some questions recently.