The final days of the 15th-annual QFest provided generous award presentations. Dee Mosbacher (from left) received the first Barbara Gittings Award, recognizing lifetime achievements in the arts. H.P. Mendoza received the Rising Star Award for festival first-time directors and Philadelphia local Michelle Pollino received the Audience Favorite Short for “Looking For … ” which was part of the Out In Philly shorts program. Scott Drake. Sharon Gless was recognized with this year’s Gay Icon Award for her support of the gay and lesbian community. Photo: Karen Cornell. The other audience favorites included Best Documentary for “Pop Star on Ice” and Best Feature Film for “Hannah Free.” The jury awarded “Awakenings” with the Best Short Film, “Off and Running” received the Best Documentary Award, “Patrick 1,5” was named the Best Feature Film and the First-Time Director Award was given to Nancy Kissam for “Drool.”