Bishop James Mathes and The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego will be honored with the prestigious annual Mayor George Moscone Humanitarian Award. State Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins will be presenting the award.
The Episcopal Church has been in the forefront of accepting, welcoming and standing for the equality of all LGBT people.
The 1st Annual Trans Pride March will be honored with the Annual Harvey Milk Civil Rights Award which was first presented at the 1979 Nicky Awards.
Nationally acclaimed entertainer/artist Chad Michaels will be presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award in the Arts.
Voting for the 2014 Nicky Awards are now being sought for the more than 40 categories. Anyone can nominate here.
Tickets are now being sold here: $85 VIP and $65 general admission. Early purchase is strongly recommended as the Nicky Awards are always sold out.
The 2014 Nicky Awards timeline is:
Voting online- July 15- Aug. 15
Voting parties- Aug. 8-9
Voting at The Center- Aug. 9 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
All voting ends Aug.t 15 at midnight.
Nicky Awards- Aug. 24 at the New San Diego Central Library
VIP reception: 5:30 p.m.
Red Carpet: 6 p.m.
Awards Ceremony: 7 p.m.
