Mariposa Award

Three year’s ago Portland Latino Gay Pride was formed and held it’s first celebration - Noche de Familia y Mariposas/Night of Family and Butterflies. Some people may know that “mariposa” is a slang term used in many Latin American countries to describe someone who is gay. It is not always used in a respectful manner.

We decided to change that by celebrating who we are and taking PRIDE in the “mariposa” inside of all of us.

For our 2008 Portland Latino Gay Pride Celebration we are instituting the First Annual Mariposa Awards. We believe it’s important to honor those whose work and contributions, are making a difference. The outstanding individuals and organizations will be recognized at the:

Papis VIP Reception
Friday, June 6th
8:30pm at Boxxes

Chicas Who Brunch
Saturday, June 7th
11am at Crush

Papis VIP Reception, Mariposa Award Recipients:

Tim Bias, Farmers Insurance & Rose City Softball Association
Michael Long, Portland Area Business Association
Scott Montes, Portland & Lesbian Gay Yellow Pages
Al Munguia, Jupiter Hotel
Chicos Latino, Cascade Aids Project
Portland Gay Men’s Chorus

Chicas Who Brunch, Mariaposa Award Recipients:

Maria Rojo de Steffey, Multnomah County Commissioner
Lisa Naito, Multnomah County Commissioner
Serena Cruz, Former, Multnomah County Commissioner
Consuelo Saragoza, Health Department/Community Member
Gemma Tornero, Graphic Designer

 Thank you to all our honorees for what they do for our community!