2008 Legacy Awards

What is the award intended to recognize?

The Legacy Awards are intended to recognize individuals who have provided outstanding leadership as part of the GLBT choral movement and whose careers have exemplified the values GALA Choruses believes in:

We believe,

in the power of music to change lives.
that there is unity in diversity, that the diversity of our associates strengthens us all, and that all people are welcome to the stage.
that we can sing together with respect and understanding, and in so doing, we offer community, hope, inspiration and healing.
that every time a member chorus of GALA Choruses sings, the chorus commits a political act.
that GALA Choruses can assist in strengthening and inspiring our member choruses.
that striving for musical excellence strengthens the GLBT choral movement.

Who have the past award winners been?

The Legacy Awards began with the Tampa Festival in 1996 where the winners were Gary Miller and Holly Near. In San Jose in 2000 the winners were Dennis Coleman and Cathy Roma. In Montreal in 2004, the winners were Sue Coffee, Eve Campbell and Willi Zwozdesky.

What is the nomination and selection process?

The following process has been determined for 2008. All member choruses may nominate one individual. A committee comprised of former Legacy Award winners will make a selection recommendation to the GALA Board of Directors.

What is the timeline for the process?

Process to be announced by eBlast on March 5
Nominations due April 15
Recommendations to the GALA Board by May 15
Awards announced July 19

Legacy Award Nomination Form (PDF)