The Federation of Gay Game's highest honour will be presented during Gay Games VIII in Cologne, Germany during the opening ceremonies. The Federation of Gay Games today announced the list of finalists for the 2010 Tom Waddell Award. The Award, which will be presented during Gay Games VIII in Cologne, Germany, symbolised by the Dr. Tom Waddell Trophy, recognises one man and one woman who have made outstanding contributions to the Gay Games and worldwide LGBT sport and culture. The trophy, a gift of Vancouver's lesbian, gay, bi and transsexual community on the occasion of Gay Games III in 1990, is presented every four years at each Gay Games in honour of their founder, Dr. Tom Waddell. (More about the award HERE).
Gene Dermody of San Francisco, CA has been nominated for a list of achievements that would go far beyond the space available here. He is a former president of the Federation of Gay Games, where he has also served as chair of the technology and sports committees. He remains an active volunteer, providing ongoing technical and strategic support for his successors. He is a leader of the Golden Gate Wrestling Club, whose Alliance program with the San Francisco public schools was recognised by the FGG's 2009 Legacy Award for Youth Outreach and Coaching. Gene has also been a dynamic leader in FGG member organisations Team San Francisco and Wrestlers Without Borders.
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