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

The Americana Music Association awarded Dlugacz the Jack Emerson Lifetime Achievement Award for Executive Achievement.[3]

References
  1. "Cruising to Success". Diversity Women Media. December 26, 2019. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  2. Rosenstein, Peter (August 20, 2020). "Power couple working to elect Biden". The Washington Blade. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  3. "Cris Williamson and Judy Dlugacz Receive Lifetime Achievement Award". San Francisco Bay Times. Retrieved November 1, 2022.


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