Proudly sponsored by: Direct from internationally famous Bourbon Street! Gay Appreciation Awards thanks those in the Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Community who are often not recognized for the outstanding services and efforts they perform. These individuals and businesses have made the GLBT Community into the viable, successful and powerful community it is today across the Gulf South. Board of Directors Lisa Beaumann Teryl-Lynn Foxx Rip & Marsha Naquin-Delain Toni J.P. Pizanie 2006 GAA Gala Holds Many Surprises; Winners from New Orleans & Austin; $3,517 Raised for Buzzy's Boys & Girls 2006 GAA Celebrazzi & Paparazzi 19th GAA Top 5 Finalists;  Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient, Michael Hickerson

Gay Appreciation Awards Gala Announces Winners Saturday, July 19 at Marigny Theatre benefiting Buzzy's Boys & Girls (see Main-4) Mary L. Lathouwers Chosen to Receive 21st Lifetime Achievement Award; GAA Board Announces Top 5 Finalists in 3 Categories (see Main-4) 21st Gay Appreciation Awards Top 5 Finalists Hail from Baton Rouge, Ft. Lauderdale, Lafayette, New Orleans & Orlando; Savanna DeLorean to Guest Emcee GAA Gala  (see Main-4) Annual Awards Circuit Party/Event of the Year, Hair Salon of the Year, Gay Carnival (Mardi Gras Ball of the Year, Neighborhood Bar of the Year, Buzzy Fanning AIDS Award, Bitch of the Year, Show Bar of the Year, Performing Arts Award, Restaurant/Deli of the Year, Dance Bar of the Year, Bartender of the Year, DJ of the Year, Leather Bar of the Year, GLBT Business of the Year, Leather Person of the Year, Transgender of the Year, Lesbian of the Year, Gay Man of the Year, Entertainer of the Year The GAA Board of Directors presents the Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest honor; the Cheridon Comedy Award, in memory of Sonny Cheridon Cleveland, first GAA President; and the Fly Fashion Awards in memory of bar baron Ms. Fly, including Fashion Glamour and Fashion Victim. Additionally, the Marsha Delain Award of Excellence, aka the "Drag Ambassador to the World" award, is presented by Rip & Marsha Naquin-Delain. 20th GAA Gala Holds Many Surprises; Raises $3,167 for Buzzy's Boys & Girls  (see Main-4) GAA Gala July 8 Benefits Buzzy's Boys & Girls  (see Main-4) Gay Appreciation Awards Top 5 Finalists Hail from Austin, Baton Rouge, Houston, New Orleans & Orlando  (see Main-4) 2007 GAA Voting Ballot On-Line June 5-12; Ambush Readers Will Choose Their Favorites; Marcy Marcell to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award (see Main-4)