Dear Diversity Rules Magazine Readers and Supporters,
The Finalist Ballot for the Keystone Alliance/Gaylife Newsletter Reader’s Choice Awards is now available! Diversity Rules Magazine made the finals! YAY!
Finalist votes will be accepted between March 15th and April 15th. Please take a moment a copy and paste the ballot below and add your scores for your Favorites and send back to:
SCORING FOR NOMINATIONS SELECTED
4 points: Best Choice
3 points: Better Choice
2 points: Good Choice
1 point: Average Choice
0 point: No vote or choice
Copy and paste the ballot below and add your scores for your Favorites and send back to:
1. STRIPPER OF THE YEAR
Scandal from Johnstown
Pa Montaz @ V.V
Jake Steele
Preston @ P-Town
Ben @ P-Town
Patrick @ P-Town
Jimmy at P-Town
Anthony Streussing
Columbus Beef
2. MR GAYLIFE ALL-MALE
Keith Greene aka Drew Michaels
Cayleb aka Rob
Mark Robert Cash
Brian Pavic
Joe Cooper
Matthew Rush
Neil Patrick Harris
Mario Lopez
Judas Elliott
3. ANY NEWS MEDIA STAFF OR COLUMNIST
Jade Nite: Columnist Gaylife Newsletter/A Nite to Remember
Lauren E Harvey: Author and Columnist of the Gaylife Newsletter/Uneven Bars
Brian Pavic: Columnist of Gaylife Newsletter/Brian’s Story
Christian Diane: Columnist of Gaylife Newsletter/Christian’s Debate
Alysin Wonderland: Columnist of Gaylife Newsletter/Diary of a Mad Drag Queen
Michael Mahler- Editorial Staff of Erie Gay News
Sue Maravilla- Columnist of Gaylife Newsletter/ Diary of a Vampress/Ravens Grove
Terry Urban / Editor and Founder of West Virginia Queer News
John DeBartola- Gaylife Newsletter/ Managing Editor/Switch Hitter Romance Serie
Thomas Waters, ThomasWaters.com
Jen Coletta, PGN
David Doorley/ OUT Publication, Pittsburgh, PA/ Editor in Chief
Jason Trimbur/ PJC News:
4. ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Marsha Monster Mellow
Mark Robert Cash
Eddieoke
Chad Michaels aka Cher Impersonato
Jade Nite
Christian Diane
Jezebel D’OPulence
Hot Metal Hardware
Kevin Yohn/Alysin Wonderland
5. MR GAYLIFE MALE OF THE YEAR
Tony Molnar Strejcek
Edward Molnar Strejcek
Joe King
Zach Broadwater
John Freeland
A.J Best
Joshua Crawford
Chuck Pongibove
John DeBartola
Chad Ross
Papa Bear/James @ Vice Versa
Keith Vario
Joe Christopher
David Doorley
Gary Nestor
David Crow
Scott Dipofi
6. LESBIAN OF THE YEAR
Catherine Cox
Lyndsey Sickler
Sue Kerr
Amy Klink
Lee Lynch
Laura Dunoff
Kristen Huf
Lauren E. Harvey
Michelle S./Mikee Stylz
7. GLBT COUPLE OF THE YEAR
Montaz and Papa Bear at V.V
Sue Kerr and Laura Dunoff
Scott Johnson and Jerry Clarke
Scott Dipofi and Lonnie Minerd
Jeff Wallace and Terry Bodes
Philip Bayush and Eric Svenson
Keith V. & Ed D.
Tony & Ed Molnar-Strejcek
Shawna Gaffy & Bridgett Weber
Lauren E. Harvey & Vicki Shire
8. SHOW DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Jade Nite/Show Director at Club 231
Scott Johnson/ Continental Pageant
Dimitria Blackwell/ Show Director at Vice Versa
John DeBartola/ Show Director at Lucille’s
Thea Trix/ GLCC Bingo
Lindsey Sickler/ Mr. Pittsburgh Drag King Pageant Owner
Steve Stotler/ Events Coordinator at M & J’s Lounge
9. MR GAYLIFE HUNK 2011
Mark Robert Cash
Jonathan Sumey
Tony Ruiz
Anthony Streussing
Montaz at Vice Versa
Brian Pavic
Cayleb/Rob
Judas Elliott
Justin Beiber
Kevin Yohn
10. GLBT PERSON OF THE YEAR
(A few short sentences as to why a person is nominated is required)
1. Scott Peterman:
For all the work he does in the Shepherd Wellness Community as Director.
2. Brandon Harper:
Certified Counselor. Speciality area of counseling is with LGBT issues with a focus on Transgender Care.
3. Rich and Ray:
New owners of Rainbow Mountain. Continuing a friendly camping resort.
4. Christian Diane:
She goes out of her way to get to shows and benefits and always comes through for the community
as a supporter for many benefits and not always expecting to be paid for her performance.
5. Philip Bayush:
For always helping out and donating his time to the community.
6. Michael Vlassick and Joshua Crawford the owners of M&J’s Lounge in Butler Pa:
Providing a wonderful establishment for the GLBT Community.
7. Brian Pavic:
For performing at alot of benefit shows and helping others.
8. Sue Kerr:
For her involvement within the GLBT Community and the Pittsburgh Lesbian
Correspondents: www.pghlesbian.com
11. D.J OF THE YEAR
D.J Tony Ruiz
D.J Eddieoke
DJ Ronnie Thomas
D.J Billy
D.J Daddy
D.J David Stanton
D.J Keith V./The Link
J.C’s Karoake and D.J
12. HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR
Gary VanHorn
Tony Molner-Strejcek
Frank Bittinger
Bruce Kraus
Cathy Cox
Keith Vario for all his charity work
John DeBartola
13. BARTENDER OF THE YEAR
David Shields @ Cruze
Andrea Y. @ Cattivo
Shanea @ Club231
Troy @ Club 231
Gary @ P-Town
Joe @ P-Town
Keith @ The Link
Montaz @ Vice Versa
Adam/ Wild Coyote
14. BAR STAFF OF THE YEAR
(This group includes Bar Staff working the door,
bouncers, wait staff and any other employees of
an establishment. This excludes D.Js, Bartenders,
Show Directors.)
Crystal R. @ Club 231
James Kelley @ The Link
Adam Clossin @ Lucille’s
Bo Harmon/Former Shotboy at Pegasus
Shawn @ Club Pittsburgh:
Phillip Johnson/ Door person @ Lucille’s
Jim Foster @ Images
15. GAY ESTABLISHMENT OF THE YEAR
Vice Versa in Morgantown, WV
THERE Ultra Lounge, Pittsburgh, PA
M & J’s Lounge in Butler, PA
Club Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA
Club 231 in Uniontown, PA
Spin Bartini in Pittsburgh, PA
The Link in Herminie. PA
Lucille’s
Images
P-Town
Cruze
5801 Real Luck Cafe
Camp Davis/ Boyers. PA
16. MR GAYLIFE CONGENIALITY (Drag King)
J.J Cox
Blu
Mikee Stylz
Brandon McQueen
Harry Feltersnatch
Chance Encounters
Dylan Dickerson
17. MISS GAYLIFE CONGENIALITY (Drag Queen)
Alyssa Matthews
Alysin Wonderland
Adyllah Cardz
Kiarra Carter Fontaine
Christian Diane
Marsha Mellow
Kitty Klottsalot
18. MR GAYLIFE (Favorite Drag King)
J.J Cox
Chance Encounters
Dylan Dickhersoon
Orion Blaze Brown
Blu
Stefan LaRue
Peter Goesinya
Mikee Stylz
19. MISS GAYLIFE (Favorite Drag Queen)
Robin Hearts
Sharon Needles
Marsha Monster Mellow
Angelique Young
Dimitria Blackwell
Nicole St. George
Ladie Pink
Izabella Rae
Jade Nite
Christian Diane
Thea Trix:
Mahogany
Brionna Brooks
Alysin Wonderland
20 FAVORITE GLBT ORGANIZATION GROUP
1. SHEPHERD WELLNESS COMMUNITY: www.swconline.org
2. DELTA FOUNDATION: www.pittsburghpride.org
3. PERSAD: www.persadcenter.org/
4. MARRIAGE EQUALITY USA
5. NEPA Rainbow Alliance and GayNEPA.com
6. Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force
7. GLBT Community Center – Pittsburgh
8. Gertrude Stein Political Club of Pittsburgh: http://www.gertrudesteinclub.org/
9. National Organization for Women (NOW): http://www.now.org/
10. HeartStrong!: http://www.heartstrong.org/
11. Stonewall Democrats
12. Purple Jeasus Coalition
13. Steel City Bowling League
14. MoveOn.org
15. Westmoreland Pride Coalition
16. PFLAG Butler
21. FAVORITE GLBT MEDIA PUBLICATION
1. ERIE GAY NEWS: www.eriegaynews.com
2. WEST VIRGINIA QUEER NEWS: www.wvasqueernews.com
3. PITTSBURGH LESBIAN CORRESPONDENTS: www.pghlesbian.com
4. KEYSTONE ALLIANCE/GAYLIFE NEWSLETTER: www.gaylifenewsletter.com
5. DIVERSITY RULES MAGAZINE: www.diversityrulesmagazine.com
6. CUE MAGAZINES: www.cuemagazines.com
7. PITTSBURGH OUT: www.outonline.com
22. Miss Gaylife Newsletter 2012-2013
Jade Nite
Christian Diane
Victoria Nite
Jewel Sage
Winners will be announced in the May 1st issue of the newsletter.