2023

The Community Champion Award 2024, sponsored by Virgin Money

This award recognises a member of the LGBTQI+ community who has gone above and beyond for LGBTQI equality.

Annmarie Kelly
Gary King
Jon Craig
Lisa Schmitz
Mackenzie Assuncao
Olivia Lee (Celebratewithpride)

The Performer / Entertainer Award 2024 – sponsored by First Bus

This award recognises an individual, or group, which represents, or has taken action to directly impact and support, the LGBTQI+ community in the entertainment industry.

Cherry West (Sam Carlin)
Christopher Ewans-Nicoll aka Mrs C
Daz Alexander/Venus Guytrap
Lee Cammy (Cameron)
Rainbow Ukes/Sarah Farren
The Diversity Quota (Elliott Simpson)

The Community Ally Award 2024 – sponsored by Skyscanner

To recognise an ally of the LGBTQI+ community who has gone above and beyond for LGBTQI equality

Donna McLachlan
Rachel Moir
Sid Ozalid
Station House Media Unit SHMUFM
Valkyrie Tattoo Studio

The Charity / Group Initiative Award 2024 – sponsored by Enterprise

This award recognises the impact or actions taken to support the LGBTQI+ community by a charity organisation or group initiative.

Parklands Care Homes
Pride in Moray
Pride Outside
The Hive LGBT+ Centre
Waverley Care

The Corporate Ally Award 2024 – sponsored by OVO

This award recognise a corporate body which has gone above and beyond in supporting the LGBTQI+ community in Scotland.

Caitlin King
Dreadnought Pub in Leith, Edinburgh (Roisin Therise)
Enterprise Mobility
Hotel Colessio
HSBC UK

The Corporate Network Group Award 2024 – sponsored by OVO

To recognise an LGBTQI+ Network or Equal Rights group which has impacted the organisation which they represent.

Glamazon
Jacobs Prism
Morgan Stanley Glasgow Pride & Ally Network
Skyscanner’s RISE PROUD DEI Champions Network
Vibrant @ Virgin Money

The Small Employer (under 500 employees) Award 2024, Sponsored by Virgin Money

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.

Garry Mullen (Roaming Quiz Man)
Helensburgh Soapy Suds
Kafe Kweer
Road Runner Discos
The Crumbleologist

The Large Employer (over 500 employees) Award 2024 – sponsored by OVO

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.

First Bus Scotland
Merck
Phoenix Group
ScottishPower
Shine Scotland @ PwC

The Public Services Award 2024

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.

Academy of professional celebrants – Stuart Logan
Edinburgh Napier University
Mitchell’s funeral directors ltd
Musselburgh Sea Cadets & Royal Marines Cadets

The Sports and Recreation Award 2024

To recognise an individual, or group/team, that has taken action to directly impact and support the LGBTQI+ community in the field of Sport.

Cathkin Blazes (CBCFC)
Edinburgh Curveballs – (Jonathan MacBride-Young )
Gender Goals FC
Hibees Pride
Trans Active

The Education Award 2024

To recognise an individual, or group, that has taken action to directly impact and support the LGBTQI+ community in the field of education.

Inverness Royal Academy
Leigh Anderson & Mark Steenson
Louise Shields
Queen Anne High School
Scott Whitefield

The Leadership Award 2024

To recognise an individual, or group, that has been in a leadership capacity to directly impact the LGBTQI+ community.

Dr Rebecca Crowther
Jordy Joans
Kyle Graham
Mark Kelvin, CEO LGBT Health and Wellbeing
Seth Cameron Crichton

The Impact Award 2024

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.

Lavender Menace Archive – Sigrid Nielsen & Bob Orr
LGBT Youth Scotland – Unseen Unheard project
Moreish TV
Sister Alaska Lott
Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland

Hall of Fame Award 2024

This award is chosen by our esteemed judging panel and recognises an individual or organisation who have devoted their all to champion diversity and inclusion over many years.

The Venue Award 2024

This award recognises a thriving bar, club or venue within the community that provides a safe and enjoyable environment together with exceptional customer service.

Kandy Bar & Nightclub Dundee
Katies bar Glasgow
Planet Bar & Kitchen Edinburgh
The Waterloo Bar, Glasgow
Transylvania Café

The Creative Arts Award

This award recognises a creative/dramatic art presentation that portrays the message of diversity and inclusion within the LGBTQI+ community.

Dillon Colthart/Devine Tension
Ewan McPherson
Gillian MacDonald (Gillie Jean King)
James Hurrel (DILF UK)
Small Town Boys – Shaper/Caper
Thief by Liam Rudden starring Lee Fanning