1999 Recipient: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Laramie, WY

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Laramie, WY, received the Bennett Award for the outstanding ministry they provided and the educating and organizing they did after the murder of Matthew Shepherd. They provided a grieving space for members of the GLBT community, education for the community, with an emphasis on youth, and action steps and advocacy directions for GLBT folks and straight allies.