Annie Brenman-West was born In Denver, Colo. on November 5, 1950. In 1981 she was elected Empress VIII of the The Imperial Court of The Rocky Mountain Empire (ICRME). Brenman-West was noted as the first woman to hold the Empress title.
ICRME is a gay, lesbian, transgender social service organization founded in 1973 in Denver, Colorado. The focus of the organization was originally to be "a social alternative to the bar scene and to allow an outlet for people interested in female impersonation." The organization has evolved to focus on community building and fundraising for charitable organizations. ICRME continues to host the annual Coronation gala and is open to members regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or background. Since 1994, ICRME has operated the White Rose Scholarship Foundation which has awarded over $260,000 in educational scholarships for Colorado residents.
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