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TONIGHT THE SOUTHERN NEVADA GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY CENTER
HONORS LOCAL HEROES AT 14TH ANNUAL BANQUET
(Las Vegas-November 1, 2008) The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada is proud to announce the 14th Annual Honorarium, will be held tonight, November 1, 2008, 6pm at the Gold Coast Hotel and Casino. This year’s theme, “Many Colors, One Community” inspires us to unite to create positive change for the Southern Nevada community.

This year’s categories and honorees are: Woman of the Year, Cyntha Hall; Man of the Year, Peter O’Neill; Corporation of the Year, Findlay Auto Group; Friend of the Community, Mya Lake Reyes (LVCVA); Youth of the Year, Timmy Scott; Volunteer of the Year, Chris Saldaña; Entertainer of the Year, Pamela Anderson; Non-Profit of the Year, Matthew Shepard Foundation; Lifetime Achievement; Randy Reinoso; Legacy Award, Kathy Gillespie; Cornerstone Award, Jon Sparer and John Klai.

2008 marks the 15th year that The Center has proudly served the Southern Nevada LGBT community and we are dedicating this year’s banquet to the memory of Alan Huss. Each of these honorees has distinguished themselves as community leaders through their commitment to the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender community by giving of their time, talents or resources during the past year. The Lifetime Achievement, Legacy Award and Cornerstone Awards honor individuals who have consistently given for many years.

Hosts for this year’s banquet are Brent Barrett, Star of stage and screen and Claudine Grant, Anchor/Feature Reporter for Fox 5 News in Las Vegas.

Highlights of the evening will include a silent auction, elected officials, musical entertainment and live roving raffle table.

Photographers/Videographers: Please make advance arrangements for guest or honoree photos and interviews. Honoree biographies and photos available upon request.

Who: Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada
What: Honorarium 2008—Community Heroes Award Banquet
When: Tonight--November 1, 2008 6pm
Where: Gold Coast Hotel and Casino 4000 West Flamingo Road Las Vegas, Nevada
 
Proudly Serving the Southern Nevada LGBT Community for 15 Years!

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