The 2014 deadline to nominate individuals, friends of the community and organizations for
induction into the Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame has been extended to Friday, August 8.
Nomination forms can be downloaded or printed from the Hall of Fame's website
( www.GLHallofFame.org ) or requested by calling 312-401-8893 and leaving a mailing address.
Completed nominations should be sent to:
The Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame
3712 North Broadway, Unit 637
Chicago, Illinois 60613-4235
The 2014 Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame induction ceremony and reception are
scheduled for Wednesday, November 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Chicago History Museum. The
ceremony is open to all at no cost.
The Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame's featured sponsors for the 2014 season include Phil
Hannema, Rick Aguilar Studios, BBJ Linen, Center on Halsted, Chicago History Museum, The Gay
Agenda / Morten Group, Grab Magazine, Hall's Rental, House of Blues, International Mr. Leather,
J&L Catering, Michael A. Leppen, Napleton's Northwestern Chrysler Jeep Dodge, Sidetrack,
Supergurl Images, Richard M. Uyvari and Joe La Pat, Uber, Waveland Bowl, and Windy City Times
( list still in formation ).
The Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame is privately funded through generous donations from
individuals, businesses, organizations, and fundraisers such as the annual Pride and Joy
Reception and the annual Celebrity Bowl. Staff support is provided by Friends of the Chicago Gay
and Lesbian Hall of Fame and volunteers. Chicago is the only known municipality that so honors
its gay and lesbian residents. The Hall of Fame not only pays tribute to individuals and
organizations but also documents the communities' heritage and diversity through its annual
ceremony, its annual publication, and its site on the World Wide Web ( www.GLHallofFame.org ).
For more information, call Israel Wright at 312-401-8893.