About SLDN: Awards & Recognitions

Since its founding in 1993, Servicemembers Legal Defense Network’s (SLDN) unique role as a leader in the fight to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT) and the ongoing fight for LGBT equality throughout the armed forces has garnered widespread recognition from a diversity of organizations, associations, foundations, and elected officials nationwide.

Selected Awards

• Extraordinary Contribution toward Advancing the Truman Democratic Worldview Award, Truman National Security Project (2011)
• Community Award, PFLAG (2011)
• Community Vision Award, LeGaL Foundation (2011)
• Harmony Award, Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington (2011)
• Positive Leadership Award, National Association of People with AIDS (2011)
• Kevin Larkin Memorial Award for Public Service, Massachusetts Lesbian and Gay Bar Association (2009)
• Barry Goldwater Human Rights Corporate Award, Arizona Human Rights Foundation (2006)
• Outstanding Organization Award, Tom Homann Law Association (2006)
• MarCom Creative Award for SLDN’s “2005 Annual Report,” photography and nonprofit (2006)
• Vermont Vanguard Award, Simon Pearce Vermont Law School Alliance (2005)
• Making History Award, International Museum of Gay and Lesbian History (2000)
• Organization of the Year, The Young Lawyers Section of the Bar Association of the District of Columbia (2000)
• Honorary Lifetime Member for Aubrey Sarvis, American Veterans for Equal Rights

Special Recognitions

• Washington, DC Mayor Adrian M. Fenty proclaims March 7, 2008, “Servicemembers Legal Defense Network Day”
• California 13th District Assemblyman Mark Leno, Certificate of Recognition to SLDN – November 9, 2007
• San Francisco City and County Mayor Gavin Newsom, Certificate of Honor to SLDN – November 9, 2007
• Palm Springs (CA) Mayor Ron Oden, Certificate of Appreciation to SLDN – January 18, 2004
• San Diego Councilmember Toni Atkins (3rd District) – May 10, 2003
• San Diego Councilmember Christine Kehoe (3rd District) – September 18, 1999
• San Francisco City and County Mayor Frank M. Jordan proclaims February 3, 1995, as “Servicemembers Legal Defense Network Day in San Francisco”