Gays & Lesbians Opposing Violence (GLOV) held its Champion Awards on Dec. 18 at Number 9. Honorees included Ruby Corado of Casa Ruby, Director of the Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs Roxana Olivas, Sergeant Matthew Mahl of the Metropolitan Police Department as well as Alan Shih and Paul Tupper of GLOV.

(Washington Blade photos by Damien Salas)

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