Brian Kennedy

Brian Kennedy (4 April 1953 – 29 December 1990) He then moved into journalism, writing for City Limits and other publications about HIV and AIDS before they became prominent in the mainstream press. He also mediated between the gay community and the Metropolitan Police, gaining the respect of the latter for his work.

Brian Kennedy Award After his death in 1990, the Gay Business Association created the Brian Kennedy Award in his name to recognize people who have made a significant contribution to the gay and lesbian communities. and Ann Keen MP, who received the award after she introduced the bill for an equal age of consent.

Brian Kennedy Long Service Awards Because of his integral role in founding the Pink Singers, the LGBT choral long-service awards were named in Brian Kennedy's honour. The first of these awards were given out at the second 'Hand in Hand' festival at Brighton in June 2015. Bronze was given to those who had participated in an LGBT choir for 10 years, silver for 20 years and gold for 30 years. Rose Collis, Kennedy's co-editor at City Limits, spoke at the event, as did Hsien Chew of the Pink Singers and the Proud Voices network, who was the prime mover in setting up the awards.