The Big Al LGBTQ+ Community Support Award

One for All of Massachusetts

The Big Al LGBTQ+ Community Support Award is an award honoring Alfred ‘Big Al’ Daigle. Al was a great supporter who made sure the members of his Rainbow Support Group could go to LGBTQ+ events. Before Big Al passed away, he gave Pauline a Rainbow bracelet to show his support for her groups. This award is for a self-advocate or supporter who is LGBTQ+ or an ally and who has shown leadership and promise supporting LGBTQ+ people with I/DD.

To nominate someone they must be:

  • a self-advocate or supporter who helps LGBTQ+ people to be their true selves

  • an LGBTQ+ person or an ally who has been a leader in supporting LGBTQ+ people with IDD

Nomination Form

Please answer all the questions about the person you are nominating. If you need help, ask a friend, support person, your regional coordinator, or email us at info@WeAreMASS.org or call 857-360-0134.

You can download a hard copy by clicking here: Download.