Kentucky Fairness Alliance Leader Jim Dickinson to Receive Wasson Award
June 28, 2006

Lexington --- The Kentucky Fairness Alliance congratulates Board of Directors member Jim Dickinson on his selection as the 2006 recipient of the Wasson Award.

Started in 1993 by Terry Mullins, President of the Tri-State Gay Rodeo Association, the Wasson Award is presented to an individual who has contributed in a significant manner to improving the lives of gay Kentuckians. It is named for Jeffrey Wasson, the defendant in the case that overturned Kentucky's same-sex only sodomy law (Commonwealth v. Wasson). For standing up for privacy and civil rights, Wasson lost two jobs and received death threats. He was the first recipient of this award.

Dickinson has been a member of the Kentucky Fairness Alliance Bluegrass Chapter since 1998 and served as Co-Chair for Bluegrass from 2001 through 2003. He joined the Kentucky Fairness Alliance statewide Board of Directors in January 2000, and has served as Secretary and Co-Chair.

He has been active with the Rainbow Bowling League since the early 1990s, serving as Secretary of the Tournament Committee from 1995-1997.