2023 Awards

Venue Award

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 and Nightclub
Katies Bar
OVO Hydro
Planet bar and kitchen
Scotsman Group
Strath Union
Waterloo Bar

Hospitality Award

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.

Cafe Andaluz
Clayton Hotels
House of Gods
Kafe Kweer
Revolver Hotel
Springboard
Virgin Hotels

Impact Award

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.

Casablanca
Glasgpw Clan Ice Hockey
“J&B Scotch Blend”
Laura Cooney
Le Haggis
Lovehansa -rom Lufthansa

Leadership Award

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

Emma Roddick MSP
SSgt Johanne Mundie
Jordan Daly (TIE)
Luke Mallett (CLIC Sergent)
Nicola Sturgeon MSP
Richard Angell (THT)

Education Award sponsored by First DIrect

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

Ainsley Rogers
Fiona Shearer
Glasgow Science Centre
Mearns Castle High School
Musselburgh Sea Cadets
University of Glasgow

Sports and Recreation Award sponsored by QTS

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

Bruce Mouat
Craig Napier and Lloyd Wilson
Pivot Pole Studio
Pride Youth Games by leap sports”
Ross Lockerbie/Glasgow Raptors RUFC
Zander Murray

Professional Services Award

To recognise the actions of an individual, group, or the organisation which provides an exceptional professional service to the LGBTQI+ community.

Brawsome Bagels
Gary Jamieson
Gordon Hodge
OutBritain
Steven Grant
Tony Basra

Public Services Award sponsored by Scotland’s Railway

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.

Andrew Wylie
Jaime Prada
Councillor John Stuart
National Theatre of Scotland
ROAM
Stephanie Ireland

(Large) Employer Award sponsored by HSBC

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.

Aldi UK
Aegon
Arnold Clark
BT
Scottish Government
Tesco Bank

(Small) Employer Award

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.

August 21
Lanarkshire Carers
LGBT Health and Wellbeing
National Museum of Scotland
THT Scotland
Urban Retreat

Corporate Network Group Award

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

BP Pride
Glamazon
LGBTQ+ at Sky
Morgan Stanley – Glasgow Pride & Ally Network
Vibrant @ Virgin Money
Zurich Pride

Corporate Ally Award

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

Absolut Vodka
Barclays Bank
HSBC UK
Molson Coors
OVO Energy
Virgin Radio

Charity/Group Initiative Award sponsored by OVO Energy

To recognise the impact or actions taken to support the LGBTQI+ community.

Albert Kennedy Trust
Bearscots
Four Pillars
Hibernian FC and Hibees Pride
Leathermen Scotland
LGBT Youth Scotland

Community Ally Award

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

Christeen MacMurdie
Karyn Hamilton
Liam Stevenson
Phil Reavey
Rangers Charity Foundation
Transylvania Shop and Coffee

Travel Award

To recognise an individual, or company, which represents, or has taken action to directly impact and support people from the LGBTQI+ community in traveling

Avanti Trains
Barrhead Travel Agents
Enterprise Rent a Car
First Bus Group
Oban Lesbian Weekend
“Virgin Atlantic
(Edinburgh Airport Hub)”

Celebrity Champion Award

To recognise someone with a media focus who has influenced and enhanced LGBTQ+ life and community

Disney and HRH King Charles III
Graham Norton
Jake Shears
Joe Lycett
Heart Stopper
Outlander Productions

Entertainer Award

To recognise an individual, or group, which represents, or has taken action to directly impact and support, the LGBTQI+ community in their performances

Aida H Dee
Allan Jay
Cherry West
Cilla Slack
Craig Eddie
Elliott Simpson and The Diversity Quota

Community Champion Award sponsored by HSBC & First Direct

To recognise a member of the LGBTQI+ community who has gone above and beyond for LGBTQI equality

Billy Thomson
Cheri Treiffel
David Carlyle
Deejay Bullock
Ruth McGill
Seth Cameron-Crichton

Outstanding Impact to LGBTQ+ Life and Community AwardPaul O’Grady joint award with Stefan Grygelko

2023 Hall of Fame Entrant/Award, Sponsored by HSBC & first direct