Three-time All-American wrestler Hudson Taylor, founder of LGBT-affirming Athlete Ally, is the special guest at Team DC’s 2011 Champions Awards, recognizing the stars of the local LGBT sports community. This year’s honorees include Martin Espinoza of Stonewall Kickball, Chris Cormier and Brandon Waggoner of the DC Gay Flag Football League and Phil Piga and Tony Watkins of Anywhere Goes. Town Danceboutique will be honored for its community support. Saturday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m. Human Rights Campaign, 1640 Rhode Island Ave. NW. Tickets are $40, including a buffet and dessert bar, plus an open bar co-sponsored by Nellie’s Sports Bar. Visit teamdc.org for more information.
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