The Nominees

Activist of the Year

Pete Daly & Glenn Hansen, Marriage Equality Activists
Jeff Friedman, Marriage Equality Activist
Steve Heneghan, GLBT Democrats of Suffolk County
Cathy Marino-Thomas, Marriage Equality New York
Eileen Novack - Transgender Rights Activist

Volunteer of the Year

Joan Bloodgood - Gay & Lesbian Switchboard of Long Island
Mike Coffey - Way Out Media
Ellen Davis - SAGE Long Island
Stanley Hartley - Long Island Ravens MC
Bob Hawkins - Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus, EEGO, LIGALY
Andy Musacchio - Thursday’s Child
James Stewart - Long Island Gay & Lesbian Film Festival

Humanitarian of the Year
(To be presented as the “Rev. Dr. G. Shane Hibbs Humanitarian of the Year Award”)

Iris and Paul Blumenthal, PFLAG Long Island
Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Sayville Congregational United Church of Christ
Rev. Dr. Beverly Lynn Boyarsky, Beacon of Light Ministry
Tom Maligno, William Randolph Hearst Public Advocacy Center (Touro Law) / LIGALY
Donna Riley, LMSW, The Freedman Center
Eva Sanchez, Long Island Community Fellowship

Entertainer of the Year

Joe Mendez (DJ)
Ruby Diamond (Performer)
Jeffrey Jameson (Radio Host)
Manny Ojeda (DJ)
Porsche (Singer, Performer)
Priscilla Pride (Columnist, TV Host)
Kit Stewart (Comedian)
Monica Storm (Performer)
Violet Storm (Performer)
CJ Stryker (Internet Talk Show Producer & Host)

Entrepreneur of the Year

Jay Antonio, Circus & Metro at Lizard Lounge
Robert (“Bob”) Bonanno, M Lounge
Brett Collins-Pellicone, Long Island Eagle/Veranda
George Colantuono, Alfie’s
Elyse Mesitel, EM & EM Chimney and Masonry
Ed Murphy, Gation/Glass/DaBunk/ Deluxe Dance Parties
Dave Pearson, Hair Haven & DPTDesigns

Best Ally of LGBT Community

Rev. Mark Bigelow, Congregational Church of Huntington, UCC
Governor Andrew Cuomo
Joseph Trotti, Esq., Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP
UBM LLC Community Connection
Ronna Weiss, PFLAG Long Island

Best Business

Burn, Wantagh
Drew Patrick Spa, Bay Shore
Gay Matchmaking on Long Island
IHOP of Massapequa Park
Jellyfish restaurant, Centerport
Posh Floral Designs, Oakdale
RS Jones restaurant, Merrick
Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP, Lake Success

Best Nightlife

A-List Promotions: Gation Saturdays, Glass Fridays, Deluxe Wednesdays
Blanche
Bunkhouse / Kapplers
Cherry’s on the Bay
The Ice Palace
Long Island Eagle / Veranda
Lizard Lounge: Circus Wednesdays & Metro Fridays
M Lounge at the Grill Room

Best Cultural Event

Gay & Lesbian Switchboard 20th Anniversary Gala
Long Island Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Long Island GLBT Business & Life Expo
Long Island Pride Parade
Long Island Ravens “Closer Encounters” 19th Anniversary
Long Island Transgender Day of Remembrance
Miss Long Island Contest at Bunkhouse/Nevele
Mr. Gay Long Island Contest at Circus/Lizard Lounge
Thatched Cottage's Community Celebration of NY’s Marriage Equality Victory
Thursday’s Child Spring Champagne Gala 2011
Wild Women of Comedy Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser

Best Overall Community Organization

Empire State Pride Agenda
Gay and Lesbian Switchboard of Long Island
Human Rights Campaign - Long Island
LIPSA (Long Island Pride Sports Association)
Long Island Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Long Island Pride Parade
PFLAG-LI (Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays of Long Island)
Pride For Youth
Way Out Media

Best Social Organization/Activity

A Nite of Elegance
Dinner Anyone?
“Gays of LI” Facebook Group
LIPSA (Long Island Pride Sports Association)
Monday Night Fourplay Bowling
Silk Productions Tea Dances

Best Religious Organization

Church of St Jude, Wantagh
First Presbyterian Church of Glen Cove
Long Island Community Fellowship
Mt. Sinai Congregational United Church of Christ
Sayville Congregational United Church of Christ
Temple Beth El of Great Neck - Gay & Lesbian Inclusion Committee
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Huntington

Best Health & Human Services Organization

Bill Borman Memorial Scholarship Fund
F.E.G.S./Positive SPACE
Gay & Lesbian Switchboard of Long Island
LIAAC (Long Island Association for AIDS Care)
Pride For Youth
Thursday’s Child

Best Political Organization

Empire State Pride Agenda
Freedom to Marry
GLBT Democrats of Suffolk County
Human Rights Campaign - Long Island
Marriage Equality New York
New Yorkers United for Marriage

Best Men’s Organization/Activity

Blanche’s Bear Nights
Gay Men’s Book Group of Long Island
Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus
Long Island Ravens M.C.

Best Women’s Organization/Activity

GOLD
Long Island Lesbian Cancer Initiative (LILCI)
North Fork Women For Women Fund
SILK (Sharing in Lesbian Kinship)
Wild Women of Comedy

Best Arts/Entertainment Organization

Big Apple Pageantry, Inc.
Long Island Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus
Long Island Pride Chorus
Way Out Media
Wild Women of Comedy

Best Local Media

Long Island Rainbow Connection (Cable Access TV Show)
94X - Music for Generation X (94.3 FM radio)
Party FM - Your Party Music Leader (105.3 FM radio)
PM Entertainment (Magazine)
Rainbow’s Edge (Cable Access TV Show)
The StrykeZone Network (Internet Talk Show)
WBLI (106.1 FM radio)