Stuart Borrie and Susan Kennedy at the
2002 Sydney Gay Games
(Photo courtesy of Brent Nicholson Earle)
Tom Waddell Award nominations open soon
One of the honored Gay Games traditions is the opportunity to participate in the recognition awarded to individuals who have made a superlative difference in the lives of all Gay Games participants.
Every four years, the Federation of Gay Games honors outstanding contributions to the LGBT community by presenting the Tom Waddell Award. First presented at Gay Games III in Vancouver in 1990, the award highlights Gay Games founder Dr. Tom Waddell's philosophy of participation being valued above victory.
One woman and one man will be recognized at the Gay Games in Chicago as this year's recipients.
The nomination form will be available soon on the Federation’s website, and nominations will be due by 15 April. A press release will present details
about eligibility criteria, the FGG Web address to submit nominations, and the process by which this year's recipients will be chosen.
Past Tom Waddell Award recipients:
- 1990 — Paul Mart
- 1994 — Rikki Streicher
- 1998 — Ruth Gursky
- 2002 — Stuart Borrie and Susan Kennedy
2006 GAY SPORTS AND CULTURE CALENDAR -
ADD YOUR EVENT!
Although the Gay Games is the most prestigious event in the LGBT Sports Calendar in 2006, there
are many other LGBT sports and cultural events taking place thoughout the year.
Many Gay Games participants will look for events before July to practice their skills. Those who attend the Games may want to explore the opportunities to carry on with their chosen sport or take up a new one they have seen - so it's important to add your upcoming sports and cultural events to the Federation of Gay Games Calendar. To do so, click here.
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Giving to the Gay Games
Chicago 's corporate sponsorship program has been remarkable in reaching new levels of in-kind and cash sponsorships previously unseen in the LGBT community. It has raised far and above more than any previous Gay Games.
Chicago 's funding is based primarily on private enterprise and individual support, not a government-funded approach. More than 150 businesses and organizations have already signed up as sponsors, and significant Chicago-area donors have also joined the Gay Games Honorary Committee, a host group chaired by Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley.
New York in '94 conducted a successful direct mail fundraising campaign for Gay Games IV, and Chicago recently sent out its own direct mail piece to capitalize on this successful fundraising opportunity. Individual contributions inspire corporate support, and success breeds success. Donations for Gay Games VII can be made here.
Supporters for the Gay Games Movement are also supporting the FGG's separate scholarship fund, which helps bring people from under-represented populations and hostile conditions to the life-changing Games. Information about donating to the FGG scholarship fund can be found on the FGG website.
Gay Games 'three-rings' logo available for teams going to Chicago
Teams preparing for Chicago 2006 can demonstrate their pride in being part of the Gay Games movement by having the official Gay Games logo added to their uniforms and other merchandise. The Federation of Gay Games has created a simple procedure that teams can follow to gain permission to add the universally-known “interlocking rings” that form the Gay Games logo.
Teams of all types (representing cities, countries, or individual disciplines) now have an opportunity to make their Gay Games experience even better.
To apply for use of the Gay Games logo, or if you have any questions regarding this opportunity for your team, click here to send an e-mail describing your circumstances and interest in this exciting program.
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