Freedom Banquet Awardees
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1981 Roast of Bob Lynn
1982 Human Rights Award: Assemblymember Larry Kapiloff
1983 Roast of Dr. David McWhirter
Roasters: Jean O’Leary, Dr Don Clark, Dr. Evelyn Hooker, Dr. Bruce Voeller, Midge Costanza, Assemblymember John Vasconcellos
Guest Speaker: Virginia Apuzzo
Human Rights Award: Rev. David Farrell
1984 Guest Speaker: Mayor Roger Hedgecock
Human Rights Award: ???
Community Service Award: Evonne Schulze
Public Education Award: Abigail “Dear Abby” Van Buren
Political Leadership Award: Assemblymember Art Agnos
1985 Roast of Dr. A. Brad Truax
Roasters: Assemblymember Art Agnos, Evonne Schulze, Midge Costanza, Virginia Apuzzo, Bridget Wilson, Nicole Murray
Human Rights Award: ???
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1986 Guest Speaker: Rep. Gerry Studds
Other Speakers: West Hollywood Mayor Steve Schulte, San Francisco Superior Court Judge Mary Morgan
Human Rights Award: Dr. A. Brad Truax
Gloria Steinem Communications Award: Chris Kehoe
Stonewall Award: Jonathan Dunn–Rankin
1987 Guest Speaker: ???
Human Rights Award: J. Douglas Scott
Gloria Steinem Communications Award: ???
Stonewall Award: ???
1988 Human Rights Award: Sgt. Miriam Ben–Shalom & SSgt. Perry Watkins
President’s Award: John Eberly
Gloria Steinem Communications Award: Rick Moore
Stonewall Award: Gloria Johnson
Eleanor Roosevelt Community Service Award: Rob Sandler
1989 Human Rights Award: Rep. Robert Matsui & Dr. Virginia Uribe
President’s Award: Ginny Powell
J. Douglas Scott Political Action Award: Charles McKain
Gloria Steinem Communications Award: R. Steven Pope
Eleanor Roosevelt Community Service Award: Stan Lewis
1990 Human Rights Award: Rep. Barbara Boxer (via videotape)
President’s Award: Mel Merrill
J. Douglas Scott Political Action Award: Doug Case
Gloria Steinem Communications Award: Wendy Caster
Eleanor Roosevelt Community Service Award: Barbara Morton
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1991 Guest Speaker: Rep. Gerry Studds
A. Brad Truax Human Rights Award: Mayor Maureen O’Connor & Jeri Dilno
President’s Award: Brad Jacobsen
J. Douglas Scott Political Action Award: Mike Lloyd
Gloria Steinem Communications Award: Peggy Heathers & Cynthia Lawrence–Wallace
Eleanor Roosevelt Community Service Award: Debbie Chaddock
Special Recognition: Blood Sisters
1992 Guest Speaker: David Mixner
A. Brad Truax Human Rights Award: San Francisco Supervisor Carole Migden
President’s Award: Fentress Ott
J. Douglas Scott Political Action Award: Toni Atkins
Gloria Steinem Communications Award: Larry Baza
Eleanor Roosevelt Community Service Award: Kim McAlister & Bob Carney
1993 Guest Speaker: Rep. Lynn Schenk
A. Brad Truax Human Rights Award: Councilmember John Hartley
President’s Award: Scott Rhodes
J. Douglas Scott Political Action Award: Roberta Davidson
Gloria Steinem Communications Award: David T. Hill
Eleanor Roosevelt Community Service Award: January Riddle & Albert Bell
Special Recognition: Councilmember Abbe Wolfsheimer & Bob Arndal
1994 Guest Speakers: Wanda & Brenda Henson, Camp Sister Spirit
A. Brad Truax Human Rights Award: Rep. Lynn Schenk
President’s Award: Bill Beck
J. Douglas Scott Political Action Award: Rand Conley
Gloria Steinem Communications Award: Karen Marshall & Michael Growe
Eleanor Roosevelt Community Service Award: Paula Rosenstein
1995 A. Brad Truax Human Rights Award: Dr. Joycelyn Elders
President’s Award: Laura Bloom
J. Douglas Scott Political Action Award: Craig Roberts
Gloria Steinem Communications Award: PFLAG & First Unitarian Church
Eleanor Roosevelt Community Service Award: Richard Sager
R. Steven Pope Volunteerism Award: Gloria Johnson
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1996 Guest Speaker: Rep. Loretta Sanchez
A. Brad Truax Human Rights Award: State Senator Dede Alpert & Rev. David Farrell
President’s Award: Mel Merrill
J. Douglas Scott Political Action Award: Doug Case
Gloria Steinem Communications Award: Brenda Schumacher & Tony Valenzuela
Eleanor Roosevelt Community Service Award: The 3 Choruses
R. Steven Pope Volunteerism Award: Maureen Fitzpatrick
1998 Guest Speaker: Col. Grethe Cammermeyer
A. Brad Truax Human Rights Award: Assemblymember Susan Davis
President’s Award: Phyllis McGrath
J. Douglas Scott Political Action Award: Maureen Steiner
Gloria Steinem Communications Award: SD Lesbian/Gay Pride
Eleanor Roosevelt Community Service Award: (Not Awarded)
R. Steven Pope Volunteerism Award: Cindy Green
Special Lifetime Achievement Award: Herb King
1999 A. Brad Truax Human Rights Award: Rep. Tammy Baldwin
President’s Award: Bob McWilliams
J. Douglas Scott Political Action Award: Margaret Moody
Gloria Steinem Communications Award: Jan Garbosky
Eleanor Roosevelt Community Service Award: Dr. Phil Baldwin (posthumous)
R. Steven Pope Volunteerism Award: Michael Powers
2000 A. Brad Truax Human Rights Award: Assembly Speaker Antonio Villaraigosa
President’s Award: Bethany Butcher
J. Douglas Scott Political Action Award: Jess Durfee
Gloria Steinem Communications Award: M.E. Stephens
Eleanor Roosevelt Community Service Award: Dolores Lesnick
R. Steven Pope Volunteerism Award: Brian Polejes
Special Recognition Award: San Diego “No on Knight” Committee
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2001 Guest Speaker: Assembly Speaker–Designate Herb Wesson
A. Brad Truax Human Rights Award: Assemblymember Christine Kehoe
President’s Award: Pat Coffey
J. Douglas Scott Political Action Award: Kevin Davis & Ellis Rose
Gloria Steinem Communications Award: Dale Kelly Bankhead
Eleanor Roosevelt Community Service Award: Judi Schaim
R. Steven Pope Volunteerism Award: Maria Plasencia
Special Recognition Award: Oceanside City Councilmember Esther Sanchez
2002 A. Brad Truax Human Rights Award: State Senator Sheila Kuehl
President’s Award: Anne Wilson
Steinem Communications Award: Granite Hills High School Gay/Straight Alliance
J. Douglas Scott Political Action Award: Kevin Tilden
Eleanor Roosevelt Community Service Award: Annie Korn & Carolina Ramos
R. Steven Pope Volunteerism Award: Dr. Robert Pedrick
Herb King Lifetime Achievement Award: Dolores Lesnick
2003 A. Brad Truax Human Rights Award: Board of Equalization Chair Carole Migden
President’s Award: Stephen Whitburn
J. Douglas Scott Political Action Award: Gracia Molina de Pick
Gloria Steinem Communications Award: Amanda Watson
Eleanor Roosevelt Community Service Award: ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties
Pope Volunteerism Award: Fentress Ott
2004 A. Brad Truax Human Rights Award: City Councilmember Toni Atkins
President’s Award: Delores Jacobs & A.J. Davis
J. Douglas Scott Political Action Award: Bruce Abrams
Gloria Steinem Communications Award: Pacific Beach United Methodist Church
Eleanor Roosevelt Community Service Award: Murray & Elaine Galinson
R. Steven Pope Volunteerism Award: Elaine Graybill
Herb King Lifetime Achievement Award: State Senator Dede Alpert
2005 A. Brad Truax Human Rights Award: City Councilmember Donna Frye
President’s Award: Larry Baza
J. Douglas Scott Political Action Award: Tim Orozco
Gloria Steinem Communications Award: Barb Cox
Eleanor Roosevelt Community Service Award: Howard Menzer
R. Steven Pope Volunteerism Award: Roger Scott
Herb King Lifetime Achievement Award: Gloria Johnson
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2006 A. Brad Truax Human Rights Award: Assemblymember Jackie Goldberg
President’s Award: Michelle Krug
J. Douglas Scott Political Action Award: Jonathan Goetz
Gloria Steinem Communications Award: Jerry Butkiewicz
Eleanor Roosevelt Community Service Award: Robert Gleason
R. Steven Pope Volunteerism Award: Mike Kirkeby
Special Recognition: Chuck Cotton & Henry “Bud” Metzger
2007 A. Brad Truax Human Rights Award: Assemblymember Mark Leno
President’s Award: Dale Kelly Bankhead
J. Douglas Scott Political Action Award: Greg Bolian
Gloria Steinem Communications Award: Doug Case
Eleanor Roosevelt Community Service Award: Pride at Work, San Diego Chapter
R. Steven Pope Volunteerism Award: Stephanie Moody–Geissler
Herb King Lifetime Achievement Award: Jeri Dilno
