2022

International Award – Sponsored by Burness Paul

Kyiv Pride

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.

Planet Bar and Kitchen,AXM Kandy Bar Katie’s Bar Planet Bar and Kitchen, The Butterfly Lounge The Yard

Judges’ Commendation Award

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.

Hall of Fame Award

To recognise an LGBTQI+ individual/ group which has made substantial impact in the LGBTQI+ society and culture within Scotland.

Horse McDonald

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.

Kafe KweerCitizen M Hotel Kafe Kweer Motel One Mollans Rainbow Shed and Takeaway The Busby Hotel

Media Award

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.

Katy J - Capital ScotlandAndrew Henderson Catriona Stewart from the Glasgow Times Katy J - Capital Scotland Scene Alba Magazine Somewhere: For Us STV

Music Award

To 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 Queen

Performer Award

To 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 Quota

Leadership Award

To 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 Scotland

Education Award

To 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 University

Sports Award

To 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 Thistle

Professional Services Award

To 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 - GlaxoSmithKline

Public Services Award

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.

James McLeodJames McLeod Major General Alistair Bruce Police Constable Ross Jackson Steven McCarley (ScotRail Ste) Staff Sergeant Johanne Mundie

Campaign Award

To 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 TikTok

(Large) Employer Award

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.

The Care InspectorateBank of Scotland, Halifax and Lloyds group CityFibre O2 ScottishPower The Care Inspectorate

(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.

University of Strathclyde Students Union Terrace BarCharmed Floristree Pipeworks Prospect Union Red Bus Bistro University of Strathclyde Students Union Terrace Bar

Corporate Network Group Award

To 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 Money

Corporate Ally Award

To 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 Sainsburys

Charity/Group Initiative Award

To 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.

Community Ally Award

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 Studio

Community Champion Award

To 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

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