Impact 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.

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

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, or group, which represents, or has taken action to directly impact and support, the LGBTQI+ community in the field of Media.

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 campaign used to show or develop support for the LGTQI+ 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 a member of the LGBTQI+ community who has gone above and beyond for LGBTQI equality

This award recognises any employer who has led the way in creating a culture conducive to happiness and security within the workplace.

This award recognises any employer who has led the way in creating a culture conducive to happiness and security within the workplace.

This award recognises a group, company or individual who has accurately and truthfully supported challenges and advancement of the LGBT community in print, online, broadcast or performance.

This award recognises an individual from any political party who has used their office to actively support and advance the cause of LGBTQ+ people or are a member of the community who have demonstrated Political Leadership in a campaign.

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

This award recognises any hospitality business that invests in its approach to both its customers and staff within the community.

This award recognises any retail business that has developed a powerful appeal to member of the community, delivering a highly skilled service.

This award is where we can thank someone or even a team who has gone beyond to ensure that members of the LGBT communities have received outstanding service from a professional services provider.

This award is to honour an organisation or company who has demonstrated positivity, loyalty and support to LGBTQ+ customers.

This is your chance to ensure that we get to hear about the work that your LGBTQ+ network at your work is doing to support and raise issues in the workplace.

Third sector groups are the life blood of our community organisations and work so hard to help so many with often little income. Let’s look across Scotland at the groups fighting hard to enact change and support for us and ensure that they are recognised.

Education is the key to reducing bigotry in Scotland and as a nation we should be thankful to the work of teachers, educational establishments and all who work in the sector. Can you help us find someone who has played a role in helping to support the LGBT+ community by breaking down barriers – or maybe it is a school, college, university or apprentice scheme which has gone that extra mile to implementing an inclusive learning environment. Help us celebrate the amazing work that has happened by nominating your star now.

This award recognises any individual, team or organisation within the public sector, emergency services or armed forces who has made an exceptional contribution over the last year to the LGBT communities.

This award recognises excellence in any sport, or outstanding leadership in the encouragement of sport inclusion for the LGBTQ+ community.

This award recognises an individual who is both dynamic and stands out in their particular field while making a significant contribution to the LGBTQ+ community as an ally.

This award recognises an entertainer (individual or group) in any field of entertainment who has best promoted the community in an exciting style.

This award recognises an individual who is both dynamic and stands out in their particular field while making a significant contribution to the LGBTQ+ community.