Volunteers of the Year
Like many sport and culture groups, the FGG is an all-volunteer organization. Each year, the Federation of Gay Games recognizes two of its volunteers who have made particular contributions to our work. This year, FGG honors Kena Ravel and Bradley Erickson.
Kena Ravel (USA) is a talented young graphic artist. With the FGG’s growing need to communicate more widely, more often, and more effectively, we have been fortunate to have the help of some gifted graphic artists. We were particularly blessed with the work of Kena, who showed great flexibility, contributing artwork to our specifications, as well as works in her own distinctive style, notably the visuals for FGG's scholarship fundraising campaigns.
Bradley Erickson is among the pioneers of LGBT figure skating, bringing this sport to the Gay Games, and continuing to work as sports coordinator on our sports committee. In recognizing Bradley, we also want to put the spotlight on the dozens of volunteer sports coordinators who update rulebooks, provide recommendations on venues and tournament structure, and provide continuity of contact with governing bodies. Individuals like Bradley, work to help our host committee provide the best possible sporting experience during each edition of the Gay Games.
In Gay Games years, FGG also honors volunteers from their host committee. For Gay Games 9, FGG is pleased to recognize the particular contributions of two members of their board, Cynthia Christman and Jay DeFinis.
Cindy Christman has been a tireless volunteer for the Akron/Summit Task Force, and a member of the executive committee with a focus on all security-related issues, while Jay DeFinis has chaired the GG9 development committee, the most successful host committee fundraising group seen in the history of the Gay Games.
