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Whistler, Canada to Host Mr. Gay World Competition
One year before the 2010 Winter Olypmic Games Whistler welcomes the world and Mr. Gay World Competition
Oslo, Norway, October 10, 2008 - The first global search for Mr. Gay World is set to take place February 4-8, 2009. Hosted in the idyllic mountain resort of Whistler, Canada, home of the 2010 Winter Olympic & Paralympics Games the newly branded global competition's primary purpose is to identify leaders who will take responsibility not only in his own community but also on a global stage speaking out for equal rights.
Mr. Gay World is a positive role model and will work on humanizing being gay and act as an LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Ambassador on an international platform.
Setting the stage of the inaugural event as Executive Producers is GayWhistler's WinterPRIDE. "We are so thrilled to welcome the Mr. Gay World organization to be an integral part of this year's WinterPRIDE Festival" explains Dean Nelson, Chief Executive Officer of Alpenglow Productions, the producers of WinterPRIDE.
"We are working with some really creative ways in which we are able to weave this global competition into the festival and add a much richer and exciting experience to both the delegates, the participants of the festival and as well as, the community of Whistler."
Award winning artist, Terry Costa, from Mirateca Arts, has been recruited to direct the finale to Mr. Gay World on Saturday, February 7th. The event will be hosted by Olympic medal winner Mark Tewksbury and Costa promises that "the wow factor will be present to delight the international talent and patrons that will join the WinterPRIDE festivities in Whistler."
The Mr. Gay World Competition will see 24 men vie for the covenant title in a 4-day, indoor/outdoor series of events to help a panel of judges identify a strong leader that will inspire those around him and fight for equality of all humans.
The competition includes physical tests and interviews. Majority of the scoring are on qualities of being a role model, leader, effective communicator, compassionate, articulate and a willingness to try new things and meet new people.
The remaining points are reserved for how well the delegate looks after himself. The winner of the competition will receive a scholarship for the opportunity to travel to various countries to help support or mentor Prides and other LGBT organizations.
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About Mr. Gay World (WGW)
MGW is an organization working to build strong positive role models and leaders within the queer community through an international network and support system. http://www.mrgayworld.org
About GayWhistler
GayWhistler ( www.gaywhistler.com)
is a year-round promoter of Whistler to the gay and lesbian community, and
promotes and produces the annual Gay Ski Week. GayWhistler is a subsidiary of
Alpenglow Production Corporation.
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Host Hotel: Residence Inn by Marriott Whistler
 Tucked away on Blackcomb Mountain, the Residence Inn by Marriott has one of the best
ski-in/ski-out facilities at North America's No. 1 rated resort. Summit Service
is available to all guests, which includes a complimentary daily newspaper and
continental breakfast daily. The Marriott features spacious studios, as well as
one & two bedroom suites.
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