Fabulous People

Best Leader of a Queer Organization

Brandie Balken – Equality Utah — With more than a dozen municipalities banning discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation, Balken’s hard work is recognized around the state. This year she helped usher a statewide anti-bias bill out of a conservative Utah Senate committee. You go, girl!

2. Valarie Larabee – Utah Pride Center   | 3. Marian Edmonds – Ogden OUTreach

Best Local Politician

Jim Dabakis — The head of the Utah Democratic Party and the state senator from Utah’s second district is a strong voice for Utah’s queer community. The openly gay politician is running for re-election as the head of the small, but scrappy Democratic Party in the Beehive State.

2. Ben McAdams   | 3. Stephen Urquhart

Best Local Actor or Actress

Charles Lynn Frost — The fabulous actor, activist and QSaltLake columnist is the genius behind Sister Dottie S. Dixon. But Frost is much more than a pretty face. He’s involved in various causes and is a strong component in building bridges around the state.

2. Alexis Baigue    | 3. Aaron Swenson

Best Bartender

Jabe Hatch – The Trapp — A visit to Hatch will help fix the mid-week blues and prep for the weekend. Grab a beer, enjoy the patio and catch up with the Fabby-winning bartender.

2. Hopoi Heimuli – Club JAM   | 3. Jim Smith – Club Try-Angles

Best Local DJ

DJ Justin Hollister — DJ Justin Hollister can be seen spinning occasionally at Hydrate and Metro Bar on Friday and Saturday nights. He’s hot, talented and just plain sweet. Congratulations on your first Fabby, Justin!

2. DJ Harry Cross, Jr.    | 3. DJ Chris B