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BILL 7 AWARD

Bill 7 Award 2001

In 2001 we had two recipients of the Bill 7 Award who received $1,000 each. The official presentation of the awards were at the December Singing OUT Concert. See photos of the awards presentation.

Bill 7 Award: Forte Concert Fundraiser

Saturday, June 7, 8:00pm: Fundraiser for the Bill 7 Award: Forte - The Toronto Men's Chorus [ www.forte-chorus.com ] present "Steam Heat", a musical journey based on actual events that led to the recognition of the gay community as a legitimate part of the community, and the establishment of the annual Pride Celebrations in the city of Toronto.

Bill 7 Award 2003

The Bill 7 Award Board of Trustees (Supporting Our Youth & The Lesbian & Gay Community Appeal) are delighted to announce the recipients of the 2003 Bill 7 Award, Calvin Lau and Huda.

Presentations took place during BaBoom! - a fashion show extravaganza celebrating the diverse style of Toronto, on Saturday October 25th, 2003, at Buddies In Bad Times Theatre. BaBoom! was presented as part of HYSTERIA: A Festival of Women, co-produced by Nightwood Theatre and Buddies In Bad Times, Oct 23-Nov 2. Deepest thanks to the organizers of Hysteria and BaBoom! for their support and hospitality!

This year, the Award winners each received a $1,000 educational bursary. Huda is enrolled in the Child & Youth Worker Program at George Brown College, and is also an active participant in SOY's various programs for LGBT youth. Calvin Lau is studying Journalism at Ryerson University.

Bill 7 Award 2004

Congratulations to this year's recipients, Ruban Lawrence, Jennifer Metherall and Javier Ortiz! Special thanks to The Out & Out Club for generously hosting the Bill 7 presentation as part of their 2004 AGM!


Photo: Jennifer Metherall, Ruban Lawrence and Javier Ortiz receive the Bill 7 Award of $1000 each at the Out & Out Club AGM, October 2004.


 

 

 
     
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