Judy Dlugacz
Judy Dlugacz is an American entrepreneur. She was one of the founders of Olivia Records. Founded in 1973, it was the first woman-owned record company. She also founded her own travel company, Olivia Travel, in 1990 after not feeling comfortable on a cruise as an out lesbian.[1] The Washington Blade described Olivia Travel as "the premier travel company for queer women".[2]
She executive produced HBO's first comedy special featuring lesbian Suzanne Westenhoefer and was nominated for a Chloe Award.[2]
Dlugacz and her partner Claire Lucas, who are raising two children, have been called a power couple.[2]
She was born in New York City and raised on Long Island. She met Lucas in 2008 on an Olivia cruise.[2]
Honors and awards[edit]
The Americana Music Association awarded Dlugacz the Jack Emerson Lifetime Achievement Award for Executive Achievement.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Cruising to Success". Diversity Women Media. December 26, 2019. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
- ^ a b c d Rosenstein, Peter (August 20, 2020). "Power couple working to elect Biden". The Washington Blade. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
- ^ "Cris Williamson and Judy Dlugacz Receive Lifetime Achievement Award". San Francisco Bay Times. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
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