This award recognises a thriving bar, club or venue within the community that provides a safe and enjoyable environment together with exceptional customer service.
Planet Bar and Kitchen,AXM Kandy Bar Katie’s Bar Planet Bar and Kitchen, The Butterfly Lounge The YardThese 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.
Kafe KweerCitizen M Hotel Kafe Kweer Motel One Mollans Rainbow Shed and Takeaway The Busby HotelTo recognise an individual, or group, which represents, or has taken action to directly impact and support, the LGBTQI+ community in the field of Media.
Katy J - Capital ScotlandAndrew Henderson Catriona Stewart from the Glasgow Times Katy J - Capital Scotland Scene Alba Magazine Somewhere: For Us STVTo recognise an individual, or group, which represents, or has taken action to directly impact and support, the LGBTQI+ community in their music.
Emeli SandeCallum Beattie Emeli Sande Horse McDonald Just The Brave Mary Mac QueenTo recognise an individual, or group, which represents, or has taken action to directly impact and support, the LGBTQI+ community in their performances.
Miss DQDavid Carlyle Larry Dean Miss DQ Ncuti Gatwa Susan Calman The Diversity QuotaTo recognise an individual, or group, that has been in a leadership capacity to directly impact the LGBTQI+ community.
Aamer AnwarAamer Anwar Jamie Rae Karen Adam MSP Stewart McDonald MP THT ScotlandTo recognise an individual, or group, that has taken action to directly impact and support the LGBTQI+ community in the field of Education.
Musselburgh Sea CadetsLauren McKay Em Swinton Musselburgh Sea Cadets Perth High School PRISM Strathclyde UniversityTo recognise an individual, or group/team, that has taken action to directly impact and support the LGBTQI+ community in the field of Sport.
Lewis GibsonBruce Mouat David Gourlay MBE Lewis Gibson Perth Parrots Floorball Club Saltire ThistleTo recognise the actions of an individual, group, or the organisation which provides an exceptional professional service to the LGBTQI+ community.
Josh at The Iconic StudiosHester & Lalli Josh at The Iconic Studios PwC Rainbow therapy Scotland Viiv Healthcare - GlaxoSmithKlineTo 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.
James McLeodJames McLeod Major General Alistair Bruce Police Constable Ross Jackson Steven McCarley (ScotRail Ste) Staff Sergeant Johanne MundieTo recognise a campaign used to show or develop support for the LGTQI+ community.
Macklin Motors - Ford very GAY Raptor campaignCOSTA HSBC UK Macklin Motors - Ford very GAY Raptor campaign Spotify Tesco TikTokTo 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.
The Care InspectorateBank of Scotland, Halifax and Lloyds group CityFibre O2 ScottishPower The Care InspectorateTo 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.
University of Strathclyde Students Union Terrace BarCharmed Floristree Pipeworks Prospect Union Red Bus Bistro University of Strathclyde Students Union Terrace BarTo recognise an LGBTQI+ Network or Equal Rights group which has impacted the organisation which they represent.
Royal Bank of Scotland Rainbow networkBuilding Equality (Scotland Division) Embrace @ Santander Royal Bank of Scotland Rainbow network Tesco Pride Network (Tesco/Tesco Bank/Tesco Mobile) University of Edinburgh Staff Pride Network Vibrant - Virgin MoneyTo recognise a corporate body which has gone above and beyond in supporting the LGBTQI+ community.
HSBC UKBarclays BP HSBC UK Radio Forth, Northsound and Radio Clyde SainsburysTo recognise the impact or actions taken to support the LGBTQI+ community.
Special Commendation Scottish Trans Alliance Scottish AdoptionLeathermen Scotland Pride Proms Scottish adoption Scottish Trans Alliance Shaper/Caper and Dundee Pride.To recognise an ally of the LGBTQI+ community who has gone above and beyond for LGBTQI equality
Valkyrie Tattoo StudioAdam Crawley Joan Branson Mark Littlejohn Mrs Debay Miles. Valkyrie Tattoo StudioTo recognise a member of the LGBTQI+ community who has gone above and beyond for LGBTQI equality
Jamie JeffersonAlison McDade Dom Clark Jamie Jefferson Justin Beck Ross Sansom-Parnell