Atlanta, Georgia. – The Atlanta Pride Committee (APC) is pleased to announce that the nomination period for 2013 Parade Grand Marshals is now open!
Atlanta Pride Committee Executive Director Buck Cooke said, “Being asked to serve as a Grand Marshal is the highest honor that Atlanta Pride can bestow upon someone in recognition for their support of the LGBTQ community.”
Cooke continued, “We are hopeful that nominations will come from a diverse group of applicants. It is the community that presents these individuals from Atlanta’s LGBTQ and allied leadership, activists, volunteers and other supporters, so we welcome and encourage anyone who knows a strong candidate to submit a nomination.”
The nominating period will be open from June 6– July 8, 2013. Please note that Grand Marshal nominees must reside in Georgia. An official announcement of the 2013 Grand Marshals will be made in early August.
The number of Grand Marshals selected for the 2013 parade is dependent upon the number of qualified nominations received. The membership of Atlanta Pride Committee selects the recipients.
If you know of a qualified candidate who deserves to be honored as a Grand Marshal this year, please complete the online nomination application form, which can be found on the Atlanta Pride website by clicking HERE.
About Atlanta Pride: The main purpose of the APC is to promote unity, visibility and self-esteem among lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender and queer persons and to promote a positive image in the Atlanta area and throughout the Southeastern United States through community activities and services.
The main mission of the APC is to provide lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender and queer persons with cultural and educational programs and activities which enhance mental and physical health, provide social support, and foster an awareness of the past and present contributions of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender and queer persons, through community activities and services, including an annual Pride event.
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