This award recognises a thriving bar, club or venue within the community that provides a safe and enjoyable environment together with exceptional customer service.
These awards are used to recognise an individual/group for their actions when not meeting the criteria for another award. A commendation may be awarded to a nominee who has done outstanding work similar to that of the category winner.
To recognise an LGBTQI+ individual/ group which has made substantial impact in the LGBTQI+ society and culture within Scotland.
To recognise a hospitality venue which is part of or directly shows support for the LGBTQI+ community. This award is directed to those not covered by the venue award such as restaurants and hotels.
To recognise an individual, group or company using its brand, which represents, or has taken action to directly impact and support, the LGBTQI+ community in the field of media, online infulencing or advertising.
To recognise an individual, or group, which represents, or has taken action to directly impact and support, the LGBTQI+ community in their music.
To recognise an individual, or group, which represents, or has taken action to directly impact and support, the LGBTQI+ community in their performances.
To recognise an individual, or group, that has been in a leadership capacity to directly impact the LGBTQI+ community.
To recognise an individual, or group, that has taken action to directly impact and support the LGBTQI+ community in the field of Education.
To recognise an individual, or group/team, that has taken action to directly impact and support the LGBTQI+ community in the field of Sport.
To recognise the actions of an individual, group, or the organisation which provides an exceptional professional service to the LGBTQI+ community.
To recognise the actions of an individual or group as part of a Public Body, or the body itself, in support and development of the LGBTQI+ community.
To recognise a business with 500 or more employees which has gone above and beyond to support their employees who identify as a member of the LGBTQI+ community.
To recognise a business with under 500 employees which has gone above and beyond to support their employees who identify as a member of the LGBTQI+ community.
To recognise an LGBTQI+ Network or Equal Rights group which has impacted the organisation which they represent.
To recognise a corporate body which has gone above and beyond in supporting the LGBTQI+ community.
To recognise the impact or actions taken to support the LGBTQI+ community.
To recognise an ally of the LGBTQI+ community who has gone above and beyond for LGBTQI equality
To recognise an individual, or company, which represents, or has taken action to directly impact and support people from the LGBTQI+ community in traveling
To recognise an individual, or group, which represents, or has taken action to directly impact and support people from the LGBTQI+ community in the happiest day of their life
Don’t forget! Nominations deadline is 10th April at Midnight!
Our nominations for the 2022 Proud Scotland Awards have now closed
Nominees may be moved to a category which is a better fit based on the nomination