The 2022 Legends Awards

Join us in celebration as we honor the 2022 Legends Archive inductee, Graylin K. Thornton, as well as other community honorees at the Legends Awards, our annual awards gala, hosted by Sister Roma! The Legends Archive was created to recognize those people who are profoundly shaping the LGBTQ+ community that we live in. Each year, The Academy selects one individual who has truly become a Legend.

It is our honor to present this year's 2022 Legends Archive inductee, Graylin K. Thornton! Join us as he is officially inducted into the Academy Legends Archive and takes his place in the pantheon of San Francisco LGBTQ+ Legends!

As part of the celebration, we also award several prestigious Community awards:

• Diane Jones Solidarity Award: Race Bannon
• The Architect Award: J Manuel Carmona, Simón Malvaez, SERGE GAY JR., Elliott C Nathan, & Xtopher J. McCutcheon
• The Exemplar Award: Kochina Rude

Featuring entertainment by Katy Stephan, Katya Smirnoff-Skyy, and Andrew Bundy! Presenters including Senator Scott Wiener, Mercedez Munro, and Debra Walker. Plus, be sure to attend the After Party at The Academy hosted by Donna Sachet.

TO ATTEND

This seated event is open to all. Please reserve your ticket(s), and make every effort to arrive on-time, as this is not a drop-in event.

TICKETS

• GOLD Supporter — (2) front row tickets, pre-reception with honorees, & low-wait bar
• SILVER Supporter — block of (4) tickets with front section seating, & low-wait bar
• BRONZE Supporter — (1) ticket with general access

MEMBERSHIP

The Academy is currently accepting new memberships. If you are interested in becoming a Member and enjoying all of the associated perks and benefits, please click here to learn more. The process is simple and convenient.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

At the Swedish American Hall, beverages will be available for purchase.

At The Academy's after party, beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and food items are available for purchase. Our menus can be found here. Academy Social Club Members receive certain beverages complimentary. Ask your bartender or host for details.

ABOUT THE LEGENDS ARCHIVE

The Legends Archive was created to recognize those people of our own era that we feel have shaped the LGBTQ+ community that we live in. The Legends of the past like Sylvester, Harvey Milk, and Divine have paved the way for us, and now it is time to hold up the Legends that we continue to create in this dynamic epicenter that is San Francisco.

Each year, The Academy selects one individual who has truly become a Legend, worthy of being remembered in the historical archive. They are invited to donate a personal artifact to represent themselves and their contribution to the community to be put on permanent display.

Learn more about the Legends Archive and past honorees here.

SAFE SPACE

The Academy is a safe space for all—in particular members of our LGBTQ+ community. We encourage you to learn more about our safe space principles & policies by clicking here.

COVID-19 SAFETY

This event will take place in accordance with all currently applicable health guidelines per the City of San Francisco and SFDPH. Our full safety information can be found here. Please contact us if you have any questions.