by Gordon Richardson, with assistance from Alan Miller and Michael Holmes (photography)
Trophies
The idea of awarding someone with a trophy dates back to the Greek and Roman times where various items were given out during the Olympic Games. The most basic trophy form is in that of a cup, but over the years, the definition of a trophy has changed. Trophies are now often created with the specific sport in mind, featuring various sport balls, figures, and designs. Here’s a listing of trophies in The ArQuives. 1) The Cabbagetown Group Softball League (CGSL) was founded in 1975. Its mission is to allow gay, lesbian and straight persons to play softball in an atmosphere free from discrimination. The CGSL hosts the annual Canada Cup Tournament each July. One of the member teams won the Cup in 2001. 
2) The trophy for most involved player Bloor Station 1982 was awarded to Greg Pavelich. Greg, 1951-2003 was a veteran socialist and gay rights activist. 3) The Judy Garland Memorial Bowling League (JGMBL) was founded in 1972. It raised money for the Lesbian and Gay Community Appeal and some bowlers were involved in producing the Casey House AIDS Hospice fundraiser called DQ. The league exists today with two members. Greg Pavelich was awarded a trophy for Most Reduced Average 1981-82 and the Monday Consolation Champs, The Randy Lions 84-85. 
4) Emperor I Sergio Community Award November 1991. Sergio Appolloni – The Imperial Court of Toronto (TICOT) was founded in 1987 to promote Friendship, Unity and Nonsense (FUN) through fundraising social events. 
5) Mr. Leatherman Toronto Contest, second runner up 1990, and Winner 1991 (below). 
6) Spearhead – sponsor of Fantasy Ball 2003. Founded in 1970, Spearhead Leather/Denim Social Club is a gay man’s club and is Canada’s longest continuously running gay organization. The Fantasy Ball is a yearly fundraiser for Spearhead’s charity of choice.
Plaques
Plaques have long been used as permanent reminders of victories and achievements of individuals and organizations. Here’s a listing of plaques in The ArQuives. 1) Cleveland GIFT (Gay Invitational Fellowship Tournament) second place team ’92. The bowling tournaments have been held each year since 1985. 2) Spearhead Round-up 2003 to The Toolbox in appreciation of your continued support August 29-September 1, 2003. The Toolbox for 18 years was a gay leather bar with a hotel of sorts above called Muther’s. 
3) Spearhead Round-up 2004 to The Barracks in appreciation of your continued support September 3-6, 2004. The Barracks was Toronto’s oldest steambath. Opened in 1974 it served the gay leather community for over 30 years. 
4) I Scored Big at IGBO (International Gay Bowling Organization) ’88, Washington DC SA (Sport Association). 5) Pink Trillium Award February 19, 1995 given by The Imperial Court of Toronto to the Campaign for Equal Families for its outstanding contribution to gay and lesbian rights. 6) Imperial Court of Toronto Personal Appreciation Award to Al Duddin, long time volunteer at The ArQuives (The ArQuives) in 1993. 7) Imperial Court of Toronto: House of Dolly, Dance and Dedication. Sergio Apolloni [Emperor I of TICOT] Community Award 1994. 
8) Personal Appreciation Award from The Imperial Court of Toronto to Ron Barbour, VOE, 1993. Ron, 1943-2000, was employed by the National Ballet School for 13 years. 9) Imperial Court of Toronto: House of Dolly, Dance and Dedication for outstanding contribution to Ron Barbour 1994. 10) Imperial Court of Toronto: House of Torch, Pride and Passion to Court Member of the Year Ron Barbour 1995. 11) Imperial Court of Toronto: House of Rude Fever to Ron Barbour 1997. 12) Imperial Court of Toronto: House of Rude Fever In appreciation of your unconditional support and volunteer spirit to Ron Barbour 1997. 13) Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto community service award to Joan Anderson 1988. Joan has been active on AIDS and social justice causes. She was a volunteer with The ArQuives in 1977, with the Body Politic Free the Press Fund in 1978, and with the AIDS Committee of Toronto in 1984. 