The Greater Philadelphia Professional Network honored Jeff Sotland (from left), Carrie Jacobs and John Cunningham for their commitment to the local LGBT community during its networking mixer June 17. GPPN president Thom Cardwell (far right) and host committee members Joshua Worner (back row, left) and Mike Foran gathered with the honorees following the “Pride in the Community Awards” ceremony, held at the Water Works Restaurant. GPPN presented Sotland with the “Volunteer Service” award; Jacobs the “Community Service from an Organization” award for her work on behalf of The Attic Youth Center; and Cunningham the “Philanthropy” award. Cardwell said the awards, which are given out twice a year, “encourage everything positive and empowering about our community” and thank those who make “outstanding contributions” to the city’s LGBT residents. Photo: Scott Drake