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PHOTOS: Over the Rainbow

Dlugacz, Hester and DeGeneres honored at annual Mautner Project Gala

Published

13 years ago

March 19, 2012

Mautner Project held it's 'Over the Rainbow' Gala on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Mautner Project, an LBT women’s health organization, held its annual gala on Saturday, March 17 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C.

The “Over the Rainbow” gala drew hundreds of supporters for a night of awards, auctions, food, entertainment and dancing. Honorees included Olivia Travel’s Judy Dlugacz, the a cappella group Sweet Honey in the Rock, volunteer Ed Wood and LGBT rights campaigner Betty DeGeneres. Maggie FitzPatrick of Cigna presented the “GO YOU Award” to Mautner founder Susan Hester and a large grant to the Mautner Project from the Cigna Foundation. Entertainment was provided by Viki Dee and DJ jame’ foks.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch

LGBTQ politicians gather for annual event

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7 days ago

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Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.) speaks at the 2025 Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Victory Fund held its National Champagne Brunch at the Ritz-Carlton on Sunday, April 27. Speakers included Tim Gunn, Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Gov. Wes Moore (D-Md.), Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.), Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) and Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.).

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)