Our Heroes & SHeroes
INSPIREmonument commemorates the LIfetime Achievement Award recipients honoured by the INSPIRE Awards. Their commitment and lifetime support of the LGBTQ+ communities are the beating heart of this unique and important project.
Russell Alldread a.k.a. Michelle Dubarry (2012)
Michelle DuBarry is a drag legend in the LGBTQ community and…
December 7, 2017/by COREsupportBoyd Kodak (2012)
Boyd is a transsexual activist and is integral in the history…
December 7, 2017/by COREsupportJack Layton (2012 Honorary)
We honour Jack Layton for his long time support of LGBTQ people…
December 7, 2017/by COREsupportSalah Bachir (2013)
Best known as a philanthropist, Salah has served—and still…
December 7, 2017/by COREsupportAnna Willats (2013)
Pride Toronto‘s 2008 Honoured Dyke and has been out and proud…
December 7, 2017/by COREsupportJane Farrow (2014)
Jane has been an out, proud and prominent lesbian for many years,…
December 7, 2017/by COREsupportBrent Hawkes (2014)
Rev Brent Hawkes has been an activist for LGBTQ rights and assisting…
December 7, 2017/by COREsupportCharles Roy (2014 Honorary)
Charles Roy was the Executive Director of the AIDS Committee…
December 7, 2017/by COREsupportRev. Dr. Cheri DiNovo (2015)
Rev. Dr. Cheri DiNovo, MPP Parkdale-High Park, was the first…
December 7, 2017/by COREsupportGeorge Pratt (2015)
George Pratt was one of the first gay men to invest in Queer…
December 7, 2017/by COREsupportBarbara Hall (2015 Honorary)
Barbara Hall is a Canadian lawyer, public servant and former…
December 7, 2017/by COREsupportJames Dubro (2016)
James Dubro, a well known crime writer and documentarian of organized…
December 7, 2017/by COREsupportDeb Parent (2016)
Since coming out in 1969 at age 12, Deb has been proudly herself.…
December 7, 2017/by COREsupportLeonard Kelly a.k.a. Candice Kelly (2016 Honorary)
Candice reigned as Empress of The Imperial Court of Toronto an…
December 7, 2017/by COREsupportDebbie Douglas (2017)
Debbie Douglas is the Executive Director of the Ontario Council…
December 7, 2017/by COREsupportJames Andrew Baker (2017)
J. Andrew Baker is an educator, administrator, artist, counsellor,…
December 7, 2017/by COREsupportChris Edwards (2017 Honorary)
Chris Edwards (Criss Edwards) was born in Fort Worth, Texas on…
December 7, 2017/by COREsupportGlen Brown (2017 Honorary)
Glen Wesley Brown grew up on the Prairies, raised in Gravelbourg,…
December 7, 2017/by COREsupportSavoy Howe (2018)
Savoy “Kapow!” Howe is the head coach and owner of Toronto…
October 15, 2018/by COREsupportMykel Hall a.k.a. Dj Black Cat (2018)
A leader an activist in Toronto’s black LGBTQ community. DJ…
October 15, 2018/by COREsupportDavid Hingsburger (2018)
For over 30 years Dave has advocated for people with intellectual…
October 15, 2018/by COREsupportFor more information about these celebrated persons and the INSPIRE Awards, please visit INSPIREawards.ca
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