The 2025 Philadelphia Gay News Stonewall Awards

CENTER CITY (WPVI) -- The Philadelphia Gay News hosted its annual awards brunch to honor local leaders and organizations that have made a positive impact on the LGBTQ+ community.

6abc's Adam Joseph was the emcee for the event.

This year's awardees are:

- Bruce Vilanch, Emmy-winning comedy writer and actor
- Ashley Strange, Governor's Council on LGBTQ Affairs
- Zach Wilcha, Independence Business Alliance
- State Senator Sharif Street, Chair of the Pa. Democratic Party
- Jacen Bowman, Philly Black Pride
- Casey Cook, Bread and Roses Foundation
- Heshie Zinman, Chair, LGBT Elder Initiative
- Stonewall Sports, Philly Black Pride