OLD LESBIANS ORGANIZING FOR CHANGE (OLOC) ANNOUNCES THE DEL MARTIN OLD LESBIAN PRIDE AWARD CREATED IN HONOR OF DEL MARTIN, ACTIVIST, PATHFINDER, AND OLOC MEMBER WHO DIED AT AGE 87 IN 2008.
Presentation of the award will be a highlight of the OLOC National Gathering in Cleveland, Ohio, July 14-18, 2010. The Award will be given to a Lesbian 70 years or older whose life and work has influenced and will continue to impact the lives of Old Lesbians. Del’s writing and tireless activism on behalf of women earned much praise and many awards and drew upon the great strengths of Lesbian tradition, carrying that heritage forward.
We are now seeking nominations for the Del Martin Award. Nominations not to exceed 500 words describing the accomplish- ments and/or achievements of the nominee to be received by April 15, 2010. Send by mail to mailto:info@OLOC.orginfo@OLOC.org. Call 1-888-706-7506 or write to OLOC, P.O.Box 5853, Athens, Ohio.45701