Portland Latino Gay Pride Seeking Nominations for 2009 Mariposa Awards

Portland Latino Gay Pride is seeking nominations for this year’s Mariposa Awards ¬–Instituted at the 2008 celebration. The term Mariposa or Butterfly is a slang term in many Latin American countries applied to individuals who appear to be LGBTQ. Portland Latino Gay Pride decided to take pride for the “mariposa” inside of all of us.

The Mariposa Award is an opportunity to recognize outstanding individuals, organizations, or businesses making a difference in the Latino LGBTQ Community.

Mariposa Award Criteria include the following:

• Community involvement and leadership experience
• Commitment to issues and needs of the Latino LGBTQ community
• Proven Advocate, Educator, Organizer of positive efforts related to the Latino LGBTQ Community
• Demonstrated Coalition and Bridge Builder among the Latino LGBTQ Community
• History of promoting and celebrating Latino LGBTQ Arts and Culture in the community

For a complete description of the criteria and a list of last year’s recipients please go to Portland Latino Gay Pride website www.latinogaypridepdx.com

Nomination Process:

• Write a brief statement, not to exceed 500 words, describing the individual, organization, or business you would like to nominate.
• Include the name and contact information of the individual being nominated, your contact information, and explain why you believe they are deserving of a Mariposa Award.
• Email your nomination to latinogaypridepdx@yahoo.com by Monday, May 25th.

Mariposa Award will be presented during this year’s celebration, June 4th – June 7th.