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Presented at the Bricks and Mortar Gala
This award celebrates an individual who has risen to the challenge of fostering a safe community for queer individuals. These individuals have seen a need, whether it be opening their door to kicked out youth, volunteering in support, or creating a community that is safe and welcoming to everyone and anyone. The person sees what needs to be done and just does it. They are an advocate but would never use that word to describe themself.
In honour of those who have thrown the first metaphoric brick (or not), this award celebrates those who never stop fighting for what's right, who stand up and ensure each person in the 2SLGBTQ+ community is represented and treated with respect and equality. Whether it be the queer individual struggling with addiction, with no place to call home, the trans person who is denied healthcare, or the teenager afraid to come out. This award represents the struggle to do what is right and the drive to never back down in the face of adversity.
Like a pillar of granite or marble, this award recognizes a volunteer of the stonewall recovery team who is steadfast, unmovable and holds up the community. This member shows unwavering commitment to the mission and vision of Stonewall Recovery Centre. Volunteers are a cornerstone of not-for-profit organizations.
Companies
Simon House Recovery Centre
BLG Law
Global Calgary
Country 105
QR Calgary
Calgary Foundation
TD Canada Trust
EncoreEspy
Alpine Psychology
Letters Apparel
Rouge Restaurant
KPMG
Mode Models
Zaetl Electrolysis
Centre for Sexuality
The Cross House Restaurant
PurposeMed Inc
The Church of St. Lawrence
Onyx & Ivy
Smash Crafts YYC
Royal Vancouver Yacht Club
Stonewall Recovery is located in Calgary (Mohkinstsis) and in the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation of Alberta, and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta. Stonewall Recovery also serves people from coast to coast and respectfully acknowledges that much of the land is unceded and that many nations have been completely wiped out due to genocide through colonization. We ask that you honour all the peoples of Turtle Island by learning the history of your territory and know that the space you call home was not discovered but was already inhabited by many great nations who protected and stewarded this land.