Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings (L) and Dr. George A. Wallace, CEO of the LGBT+ Center Orlando. (Photo courtesy Orange County Government website)
ORLANDO | Dr. George A. Wallace, CEO of the LGBT+ Center Orlando, was named Distinguished Citizen of the Year by the office of Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings.
“Since becoming CEO, Dr. Wallace has overseen the expansion of The Center to include the main community center on Mills Avenue, a dedicated health services office in Orlando and a secondary community center in Kissimmee,” Orange County wrote in a press release posted to its website Nov. 22. “Through his leadership, and the creation of the strategic public, private and philanthropic partnerships, The Center has become one of the most trusted LGBTQ+ organizations in Central Florida and has increase its service portfolio to address the needs of LGBTQ+ individuals and the community at-large.”
In a post to Facebook, The Center Orlando congratulated Wallace, writing that he was recognized at a ceremony on Nov.21 at the Orange County Government Building.
“Whether fighting for equality for all, meeting with partners, or hosting a volunteer community cleanup, Wallace makes sure that each person feels like they belong,” The Center wrote.
“I continue to fight for equality because it is not a special right; it is a human right,” Wallace said.
The Citizen of the Year awards recognize dedicated individuals who continue to work diligently to improve the quality of life in Orange County, either through their professional work or volunteer activities. Each of the six District Commissioners selected a Citizen of the Year for their respective district to recognize them for their contributions. Demings choose to recognize Wallace as the mayor’s Citizen of the Year winner.
