Champions Awards recognize leaders in the LGBT Sports Community and include MVP Award, Trailblazer Award, and Community Support Award.

This will be the fourth annual event to recognize local leaders in and supporters of the region’s LGBT sports community.  Three awards are given annually based on nominations submitted by local sport participants and chosen by the Awards Committee.

Tickets for the event are only $40 online, $50 at the door. It will include a Dinner Buffet and an Open Vodka and Beer Bar hosted by Miller/Coors, Absolut Vodka and Nellie's Sports Bar. Non-alcoholic drinks also provided and dress for the evening is business casual.

Purchase tickets online for $40 until noon10/22. ($50 at the door.) Tickets now only available at the door.

Silent Auction (UPDATED)

• Two tickets to FedEx Field when the Washington Redskins host the Dallas Cowboys on November 20, 2011.
• Dinner with Washington Post sports writer Dan Steinberg.
• Four tickets to the President's Club in 2012 with seats directly behind home plate at the Nationals game of your choice.
• Tickets to the Capitals, Georgetown Hoyas basketball and Mystics.
• Serious Wine Packages including a private Wine Tasting for 20.
• Private Party space for 50 at Town!
• And other great items!

Special Guest

Our special guest at the Champions Reception will be Hudson Taylor, the 3 time All-American wrestler from the University of Maryland and the driving force behind the Athlete Ally organization which helps to address homophobia in sports. As a straight ally, Hudson has been a vocal supporter for greater inclusion of LGBT athletes at all levels. More about Hudson and his organization can be found at www.athleteally.com.

Champions Awards Recipients Announced

The MVP Award recognizes individuals that have made a significant contribution to their sport club or tournament over the past year.

• Martin Espinoza (Stonewall Kickball) and
• Chris Cormier (DC Gay Flag Football League)

The Trailblazer Award recognizes individuals that have worked for many years to support and in some cases, establish their teams and tournaments.

• Brandon Waggoner (DC Gay Flag Football League) and
• Phil Piga & Tony Watkins (Anywhere Goes)

The Community Support Award recognizes individuals and organizations that have supported the teams and the entire LGBT sporting community.

• Town Danceboutique and
• Hudson Taylor (Athlete Ally)
  

Additional Recognition
In addition to honoring individuals with the Champions Awards, we also recognize the recipients of the Team DC College Scholarships.  This year there were three Scholarships given to the following individuals:

	Jorge Acevedo is a graduating senior from Wakefield High School in Arlington, Virginia.  He was a member of the Swim Team and will be attending Northern Virginia Community College in the fall.
	Nate Eckland is a graduating senior from Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, Maryland.  Nate was a Captain of his Varsity Coed Volleyball team and will be attending Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.
	Justin Kanga is a graduating senior from Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, Maryland where he competed in Track and Field and Diving.  Justin will be attending the University of Maryland, College Park this fall.

Previous Champions Awards:

2010
2009
2008