pride history lifetime award winners
THE TIME OF THEIR LIVES
This year we celebrate the 40th anniversary of stonewall, and the 35th anniversary of the first
Pride March in San Diego. As we look back on the history of the San Diego Pride movement, we
pause to celebrate a few individuals who have made a significant contribution to San Diego
Pride. From the beginning, San Diego Pride has recognized contributions of local citizens with
various awards and honors. Grand Marshal, Man/Woman of the Year, Mr/Mrs/Ms Lambda Pride,
Friend of Pride, Champion of Pride, and other awards have been given over the years to people
who have contributed to the community. Each of those honored have been equally deserving of
recognition for their commitment to LGBT Pride. However, there have been some people in the
community who are deserving of special recognition.
In 1994 San Diego Pride created the Lifetime Achievement Award to recognize those who
have contributed so much, so often, over so many years, that they deserve to be recognized,
Nicole Murray-Ramirez
not just for their contribution to Pride over the span of a few years, but for dedicating their lives
to the cause. Through the years, the Lifetime Achievement Award has been presented to five
individuals.
NICOLE MURRAYhyphen.capRAMIREZ
was the first Lifetime Achievement recipient in 1994 when he received the award for his
years of dedication to the LGBT community. The reasons cited at the time for his award were
his countless years of dedication to LGBT equality. Over the years he had founded the Teddy
Roosevelt Club, the Harvey Milk Democratic Club, the Nicky Awards and has been involved with
the Imperial Court. He twice marched on Washington and he was at the forefront of the battle
against the AIDS crisis. Since 1994 he has continued his efforts on behalf of the LGBT community
and will likely continue to do so for as long as there is a breath in his body.
JERI DILNO Jeri Dilno
was honored for the Lifetime Achievement Award in 1999 after years of activism in the San
Diego community. A San Diego native, she was already a veteran of the Pride movement when
she returned in 1975 after participating in the organization of Pride marches in Philadelphia. Her
experience led to the success of the first organized Pride march, which took place with a permit
from the city of San Diego. Since that time, Dilno remains involved with the community in many
ways. She has served multiple terms as president of the San Diego Democratic Club, Served on
the Board of Directors of San Diego LGBT Pride, and marched on Washington.
DOUG MOORE
was also honored in 1999 for his contributions to San Diego LGBT Pride. He first became in-
volved with Pride at the invitation of Rev. Howard Williams of Metropolitan Community Church,
which was heavily involved in the planning of the early Pride Marches. Moore was amazed at
seeing so many gay and lesbian people in one place. From that time on, he became one of San
Diego Pride’s most dedicated advocates. He was involved with almost every Pride organization Doug Moore
or committee since the 1970s. He realized the importance of the history being made along the
way and for more than 30 years, he collected historical photographs, artifacts, and memorabilia
from every San Diego Pride event. His assistance was critical in Pride’s effort to piece together
the history of San Diego Pride for the Stonewall 40: Generations of Pride project.
DR. AL BEST AND EDUARDO MONCADA
In 2004 Partners DR. AL BEST and EDUARDO MONCADA jointly received the Lifetime Achieve-
ment Award for their dedication to the community both together and individually. A compas-
sionate duo by all accounts, they devoted countless volunteer hours to numerous organizations
within our community, including those addressing the needs of people affected by HIV/AIDS.
While Best served as board chair of Something Special Food Pantry, Moncada actively solicited
donations for the organization and assisted clients. For nearly six years, both men significantly
helped dispel stereotypes of the disease held by the mainstream population, while encouraging
strong volunteer support from student groups at San Diego State University and other venues.
Eduardo Moncada and Dr. Al Best
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