Saturday, January 24, 2009
Gscene named publication of the year
Gscene magazine has been named publication of the year by the organisers of Canterbury Pride in recognition of the magazines support for LGBT community issues in Kent.Editor of Gscene, James Ledward said,
“so many issues facing LGBT people in Kent are similar to those that faced LGBT people in Brighton during the last ten years. A lack of understanding by the statuatory authorities as to how to best support the development of marginalized communities is evident. Community development and safety is not achieved by ticking boxes. At Gscene we have been happy to listen, advise and support the organisers of Canterbury Pride as they have battled to improve the lives of LGBT in Kent. It is often a thankless task and the organisers should be congratulated for persevering for so long.”
Other award winners were, Bishop Gene Robinson: outstanding personality of Year, John Barrowman: celebrity of the year and Thanet LGBT Pride 2008 was named LGBT event of the year.
For a full list of recipients of awards go to: www.prideincanterbury.org.uk
