PRIDE

Each year, the tri-Pride Community Awards recognize the accomplishments of Lesbian/Gay/
Bisexual/Transgendered/Queer (LGBTQ) individuals and supportive groups and organizations
within Waterloo Region. Making visible the work of these individuals and groups is truly
important as it helps to foster community engagement and reward the services that people
contribute to make our community a better place in which to live for everyone!
OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL
BRADLEY HAMACHER
While the name Bradley Hamacher may not
sound recognizable to many individuals in the
LGBTQ community, the name Miss Drew is
another matter. For several years, Bradley
has served as a fearless leader in Waterloo
Region’s LGBTQ community as the female
illusionist/drag queen, Miss Drew. Through
the years, Bradley has been instrumental in
fundraising thousands of dollars for countless
organizations, including ACCKWA, Canadian
Cancer Society, and tri-Pride. While hosting
his ever-popular drag show at Club Renaissance
every Thursday night, “All That Glitters
Is Gold”, Bradley does it with true showmanship,
passion, a witty sense of humour and a
big heart for giving back to his community
whenever possible.
OUTSTANDING BUSINESS
THE JANE BOND
Located at 5 Princess St. W., The Jane Bond
has provided a warm atmosphere for the
LGBTQ community to meet, dine and socialize
for several years. Always a big supporter
of ACCKWA’s Taste For Life fundraisers, The
Jane Bond remains dedicated in providing a
positive and welcoming establishment where
the rainbow community can feel safe and
included.
OUTSTANDING YOUTH
JESSICA DEL ROSSO
Becoming homeless and entering the foster care
system at 15, Jessica has overcome unbelievable
challenges (that are sadly too common for so many
of our rainbow youth), to excel as a courageous
leader in Waterloo Region. Recently awarded The
Record’s Top 40 Under 40 Award, Jessica dedicates
her time working with numerous organizations,
including Family and Children’s Services as their
first Peer Mentor Team Leader. Jessica often
speaks publicly to youth with the important message
that they are just as capable as others to
achieve their dreams and goals. With a long-term
goal to oneday work with LGBTQ youth in Toronto,
Jessica stands as a strong role model for other
rainbow youth in our community.
ROBIN’S NEST COMMUNITY BUILDER
LANGS
Serving Waterloo Region and beyond, Langs is a
dynamic, respected community development organization
providing comprehensive health and
social support services. With their expertise, they
have quickly grown to be considered a central
resource for rainbow health in Waterloo Region.
They deploy many local health and wellness programs,
and have become the central deployment
resource for trans health in Waterloo Region, taking
trailblazing efforts to train their medical and
social work staff in areas such as general LGBTQ,
trans, and LGBTQ seniors care. There is no end in
sight for Langs as they continue to grow and develop
programs with dedication to supporting our
local rainbow community.
ONE HEART ONE COMMUNITY MAY 22 TO JUNE 2, 2013
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