The Blossom/Cadillac Barbie Award

The Blossom/Cadillac Barbie Award is given to an individual who has gone “above and beyond” in the Indianapolis community and who continues to be dedicated to making the LGBTQI+ Community a better place for everyone. This award is named after Blossom (Coby Palmer), Bag Ladies founder and Cadillac Barbie (Gary Brackett) for providing leadership to keep the organization viable from 2005 – present.

  • 2020

    Steve Everett

  • 2019

    Ryan Cromer & Scotty Ziegler

  • 2018

    Phil Skorjanc

  • 2017

    Jason Knight Nellis

  • 2016

    Jeanette Sawi

  • 2015

    Shirley Zimmer

  • 2014

    Scott “Scooter” Needham

  • 2013

    Jim Spain

  • 2012

    Bill Hendrix

  • 2011

    Scott Vankirk

  • 2010

    Kevin Warren

  • 2009

    Mike Manning

  • 2008

    Nic Henlsey/Rob Hoaglin

  • 2007

    Andy Gilliland

  • 2006

    Brad Plunkett

  • 2005

    Tom Coffman

  • 2004

    Stephanie Batty

  • 2003

    Dan Scott

  • 2002

    Ricky Guffey

  • 2001

    Kendra McClain

  • 2000

    Tom Spear

  • 1999

    Jim Durkes

  • 1998

    Rick Buell

  • 1997

    Jack Batty

  • 1996

    Coby Palmer

  • 1995

    Mickey Anderson

  • 1994

    Jeff Rowen

  • 1993

    John Nichols

  • 1992

    Bob Severns

  • 1991

    Ray Gencius

  • 1990

    Greg Powers

  • 1989

    Ed Poe

  • 1987

    Tony Newland

  • 1986

    Ed Talucci

  • 1985

    David Kovey

  • 1984

    Ed Walsh

  • 1983

    Coby Palmer

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