HRC Colorado Announces Call for Nominations

HRC Colorado, a chapter of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the largest national gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender advocacy organization, announces the call for nominations for its annual Paul Hunter Award and the Partner in Equality Award.

The Paul Hunter Award was conceived in 1993 and is named for Paul Hunter, a gay activist who, through two decades of work for the community, was instrumental in creating positive social and political change in Colorado. Hunter, an attorney, is noted for his work in the 1970s with Denver zoning laws. He died from AIDS-related complications in October 1991. The award is given every year by HRC Colorado to a single member of our community who has exemplified the spirit of Paul Hunter by working tirelessly for social justice, equality and visibility of the GLBT community.

Eligible nominees for the Partner in Equality Award are for-profit businesses and non-profit organizations that have shown a commitment to the GLBT community. Nominees must demonstrate a strong commitment to the GLBT community through their business practices, outreach, support efforts, and commitment to inclusivity.

“Many Coloradoans are working hard to support HRC’s efforts in the movement for equal rights for GLBT people,” commented Heather Nevill, Mile High Gala co-chair. “This is our way to recognize these exceptional leaders and organizations that help further our vision of a fair and equal country.”

HRC Colorado will accept nominations until December 30, 2009. Award winners will be announced at the Mile High Gala on April 24, 2010.

Visit www.milehighgala.com to download nomination forms. For questions, contact Lea Ann Purvis, HRC Awards Chair, at 303-321-8502 or lapurvis@comcast.net.


About the Human Rights Campaign
Founded in 1980, The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against GLBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all. HRC seeks to improve the lives of GLBT Americans by advocating for equal rights and benefits in the workplace, ensuring families are treated equally under the law and increasing public support among all Americans through innovative advocacy, education and outreach programs. With 600,000 members, HRC works to secure equal rights for GLBT individuals and families at the federal and state levels by lobbying elected officials, mobilizing grassroots supporters, educating Americans, investing strategically to elect fair-minded officials and partnering with other GLBT organizations. For more information, visit www.hrc.org.