Brotherhood of Emperors Awards

Joshua Norton Award
This award was created after the reign of Emperor 5 After Norton Hector Navarro (9/19/1976-7/17/1977) and is given to individuals who have displayed continued, exemplary support to the Emperors of San Francisco.
Some recipients of this award have been:

• Larry Eppinette

• Charlotte Colman

• Horst Eichner

• Richards Bumpus

• Sammy Sampson

• Fritz Hall

• Absolute Empress 14, Grandma Ginger

• Absolute Empress 19, Remy Martin

• Absolute Empress 25, Marlena

• Emperor 34 After Norton, Jason Ladd

• Keith and Gladys Bumps

• Kitty Glamour

• Ray McKenzie

• Queen Cougar

• Gail Wilson

• Mark Admas

• Absolute Empress 41, Galilea

• Absolute Empress 33, Alexis Miranda

• Balancoire Restaurant and Bar

• Absolute Empress 49, Misty Blue

• Nicole The Great

• Ron Ross

• Absolute Empress 45, Renita Valdez

• Absolute Empress 31, Cockatielia

• Absolute Empress 51, Emma Peel

• Scott Peterson

• Emperor 42 After Norton, JP Soto

Bob Cramer Award:
This award was created in memory of the many years of humanitarian service by Emperor 3 After Norton Bob Cramer to and for the San Francisco Council of Emperors and the Lesbian/Gay community of San Francisco. This award is meant to recognize an individual or group who has diligently worked to gain and/or protect the rights and freedoms of all parts of our community and culture. The recipient must reside in the counties represented by ICSF (San Francisco, San Mateo, or Marin) and must have provided a minimum of 5 years of humanitarian service in these 3 counties.
Some recipients of this award have been:

• Absolute Empress 16, Pushy Phyllis

• Emperor 1 After Norton, Marcus Hernandez

• Absolute Empress 30, Donna Sachet

• Dan Alexander and Darryl Jannson

• Absolute Empress 35, Suzie Wong

• Community Thrift Store

• Empress 1 Jose

• The Alexander Hamilton Post 448 of the American Legion

• Absolute Empress 19, Remy Martin

• Absolute Empress 25, Marlena

• San Francisco Night Ministry

• Diana Wheeler

• The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence

• Reverend Chuck Lewis

• Brett Andrews

• Reverend Donald Fox

• San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band

• Reverend Lyle Beckman

• Cleve Jones

• Jeffrey A. Cotter

• Ben Wong

• Oken Sengun and the LGBT Asylum Project

• Lawrence Wong

• Rink Foto

Steven Rascher Award:
This award was created in the memory of Emperor 16 After Norton Steven Rascher to recognize an out of town Emperor and/or Empress for their ongoing contributions to the Emperors of San Francisco, the Imperial Council San Francisco, and the greater San Francisco community.
Some recipients of this award have been:

• Ray Snively

• Jim Ploeg

• Larry Mastropierro

• Jack E.

• Sofonda Peters

• Maria Peters Lake

Marcus Hernandez Award: 
This award was created in memory of Emperor 1 After Norton Marcus Hernandez, to be given only to an outstanding Emperor of San Francisco.
Some recipients of this award have been:

• Emperor 14 After Norton, Matthew Brown

• Emperor 27 After Norton, T.J. Istvan

• Emperor 39 After Norton, Frankie Fernandez

• Emperor 42 After Norton, JP Soto

• Emperor 47 After Norton, Terrill Grimes Munro

Matthew Brown Historical Preservation Award
This is our newest established award to recognize any individual or organization that has made a significant effort in the preservation and promotion of imperial court history.
Some recipients of this award have been:

• Emperor 14 After Norton, Matthew Brown

• Absolute Empress 25, Marlena

• Daniel Surreal

• Emperor 48 After Norton, William Bulkley