Gracias for the support and investment of our Sponsors and special thank you to ALL THE VOLUNTEERS! A wonderful way to close 2011 CelebrAccion, visit our facebook page for pictures and stay tune for website updates. Gracias to our planing committee y…. Que Viva La Lucha!

Recognizing outstanding work and contributions to the community

Portland Latino Gay Pride is proud to announce this year’s Mariposa Awards recipients. In 2008 Portland Latino Gay Pride established the Annual Mariposa Awards. It is an opportunity to recognize outstanding individuals and organizations making a difference in our community. Selection criteria includes: history of community involvement and volunteerism, advocacy and support of the Latino and/or LGBTQ community, commitment to arts and culture as a means to educate and inspire, and demonstrated leadership and dedication to social justice. The 2011 Mariposa Award Recipients are:

Lo Nuestro Ballet Floklorico, Director: Manuel Ramos
The Ballet Folklorico “Lo Nuestro,” is a Mexican folk dancing group comprised of elementary, middle, high school students, and community members from the Forest Grove School District. A featured performer, since the first Portland Latino Gay Pride Celebration, “Lo Nuestro” brings pride, culture, and joy to all their audiences.

Pride NW, President: Debra Porta
Organizers of Portland’s LGBTQ Pride Parade and Festival; Pride NW, annually creates welcoming and celebratory events that bring community members together. They are committed to outreach and supporting other Pride Celebrations including, Latino, API, and Black Gay Prides. Made up of a dedicated Board and Staff, their hard work is greatly appreciated.

Miss Latin Look International Pageants, Producer: David Zambrano
Mr. Zambrano is the founder and producer of the Miss Latin Look International Pageants. The Oregon Latin Look Pageant has been held for the past 14 years and Latin Look Pageant for 6 years. The pageants receive national and international acclaim. Mr. Zambrano provides pageant hopefuls an opportunity to express themselves, show their beauty and talents.

Just Out News Magazine, Editor: Marty Davis
Serving the LGBTQ community for 28 years, Just Out is a free newspaper, available throughout Oregon and SW Washington. They cover local, regional, and national issues important to the community. Just Out is a valuable community resource and has a dedicated staff committed to keeping their readers informed and connected.

The 2011 Mariposa Awards will be presented during Sunday’s, July 17, Portland Latino Gay Pride Festival:

Event Details: La Lucha Festival
Sunday, July 17, 12pm – 9pm
Eastbank Esplanade, SE Water Ave & Hawthorne Blvd
Mariposa Award Presentation: 4pm

Congratulations to the 2011 recipients! For details and a list of past recipients, please visit www.latinogaypridepdx.com .

Thank you again for the support and investment, y nos vemos:

La Lucha Festival
Sunday, July 17
12pm – 9pm
Eastbank Esplanade, Waterfront Park
SE Water Avenue & Hawthorne Blvd