Partners since Labor Day 1970, with community involvement in Joslyn Art Museum, AK SAR BEN Coronation, Clarkson Hospital Fashion Show, Omaha Ballet, Sacred Heart Church, CUES, Joslyn Castle Trust, and Nebraska Humane Society, to name a few, Rick Carey and David Scott are the Nebraska Pride 2009 Grand Marshals!

Rick and David, as they are known in the community have shared their talents for years, putting Omaha on the map for fashionable events.  With gentle grace and an incredible sense of style, these two have served as consultants on many major artistic endeavors in this metro area.  Rick and David have travelled the world doing photo shoots, fashion shows and teaching.  More recent projects include involvement in the Lauritzen Gardens Antique Shoe, the KANEKO creative space,  and coaching several contestants for Miss America and Miss Universe pageants.  These two artists act as editorial advisors for Omaha Magazine and Encounter, and assisted in raising money for the Alegent Health Foundation for the Lakeside Image Recovery Center for Cancer Patients.  Rick and David also assisted Ibsen Costume Gallery in hosting the National Costumer’s Association convention in Omaha and won the GRAND INTERNATIONAL AWARD for Best Costume!

Rick and David have been active throughout the country in aids benefits leading to the RED RIBBON BALL for Nebraska Aids Project’s Night of a Thousand Stars.  They were honored in 2001 by the Watanabee  Wellness Center for “dedication to the community and it’s various organizations.”  Out and Proud, is also SALZA, David’s alter ego.  She has been out and about town raising thousands of dollars as an emcee for productions by Nebraska Pride, ICON, Diamond Foundation, and Camp Kindle, MCC Church, Brenner-Beckstead Ministries, Heartland Gay Rodeo Association, and Nebraska Aids Project and Gay American Heroes.
 
Rick and David have always put a positive face on their relationship to both the GLBT and the Straight communities.  With friends who are business people, drag queens, leather men, young and old, wealthy and less privileged, they never thought being gay was anything other than natural for them, and that is exactly how they have been treated.  Having styled Hillary Clinton’s hair and make-up during her election tour stop here, they found her warm and impressed and compassionate about their relationship.

In gratitude for their service and in awe of their expertise,  Rainbow Celebrations is proud to recognize Rick Carey and David Scott as Nebraska Pride 2009 Grand Marshalls.  They are an example for all of us to follow today, tomorrow and forever, true heroes among us!