Premier South Florida event to honor community leaders including Rep. Christine Hunschofsky (D),
Wilton Manors City Commissioner Chris Caputo, and more.
WILTON MANORS, Fla., May 2, 2024 — Dolphin Democrats is proud to host its annual 42nd Annual Anniversary Awards Gala on Sat., May 18, 2024, at the Westin Hotel – Fort Lauderdale located at 400 Corporate Dr. in Fort Lauderdale.
The Awards Gala will honor several high-profile leaders, trailblazing activists and unwavering champions of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) community in Florida who are at the forefront of the fight for equality and protection for LGBTQ+ citizens.
Gala honorees include:
- State Rep. Christine Hunschofsky (D) who will receive the Jamie Bloodworth Award, named in honor of the late Jamie Bloodworth, a longtime Dolphin Democrats member, and LGBTQ+ and women’s rights activist.
- Wilton Manors City Commissioner Chris Caputo who will receive the Harvey Milk Award, named in honor of the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in the State of California.
- Nik Harris, VP of Strategic Outreach & Engagement at the Human Rights Campaign, who will receive the Trailblazer Award.
- Jasmine McKenzie, founder of the McKenzie Project, who will receive the Bishop S.F. Makalani-MaHee Award, named after Bishop S.F. Makalani-MaHee, a longtime Dolphin Democrats member and transgender rights activist.
- Patti Lynn who will receive the Volunteer of the Year award.
Tickets are available to reserve your seat at the Awards Gala, or you may become a sponsor to support Dolphin Democrats’ work to advocate for the LGBTQ+ community in Broward County and Florida at large.
About Dolphin Democrats
Founded in 1982, Dolphin Democrats, Inc. is a Florida non-profit corporation and chapter of the Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus, chartered by the Florida Democratic Party. It is the oldest LGBTQ+ political organization in the State of Florida founded with the mission to educate voters, advocate for LGBTQ+ people, support the community and help elect pro-LGBTQ+ Democratic candidates. To learn more about Dolphin Democrats, visit their website at www.dolphindems.org.
Press Release-Dolphin Democrats 42nd Anniversary Awards Gala__05-02-2024
