The 2010 deadline to nominate individuals and organizations for induction into the Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame has been extended to Tuesday, August 3.
A nomination form is attached in PDF format. Forms can also be downloaded or printed from the Hall of Fame's Web site ( www.GLHallofFame.org ) or requested by calling 312-744-7911 and leaving a mailing address.
Completed nominations should be sent to:
The Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame
Chicago Commission on Human Relations'
Advisory Council on LGBT Issues
740 N. Sedgwick Street, Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60654-8488
The 2010 Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame induction ceremony and reception is currently scheduled to be held on Thursday, October 21, at the Chicago Cultural Center. The ceremony is open to all at no cost.
The Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame's featured sponsors for the 2010 season include BBJ Linen, Boi Magazine, Center on Halsted, Circuit Night Club, Hall's Rental, J&L Catering, Miller Lite, Napleton's Northwestern Chrysler Jeep Dodge, Orbitz Gay Travel, Sidetrack, and Supergurl Images ( list still in formation ) .
The Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame is privately funded through generous donations from individuals, businesses, organizations, and fundraisers such as the Pride and Joy Reception and the annual celebrity auction. Staff support is provided by the Chicago Commission on Human Relations, members of the Advisory Council on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues, and volunteers.
Chicago is the only known municipality that so honors its gay and lesbian residents. The Hall of Fame not only pays tribute to individuals and organizations but also documents the communities' heritage and diversity through its annual ceremony, its annual publication, and its site on the World Wide Web ( www.GLHallofFame.org ) .
For more information, call Bill Greaves at 312-744-7911.