The Travel Award 2024
To recognise an individual, or company in Scotland, which represents, or has taken action to directly impact and support people from the LGBTQI+ community in traveling
Finalists
2023 Hall of Fame Entrant/Award, Sponsored by HSBC & first direct
WINNER<p><strong>Bruce Mouat</strong></p>
Finalists
Outstanding Impact to LGBTQ+ Life and Community AwardPaul O’Grady joint award with Stefan Grygelko
WINNER<p><strong>Paul O’Grady joint award with Stefan Grygelko</strong></p>
Finalists
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
WINNER<p><strong>Billy Thomson</strong></p>
Finalists
Billy Thomson
Cheri Treiffel
David Carlyle
Deejay Bullock
Ruth McGill
Seth Cameron-Crichton
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
WINNER<p><strong>Allan Jay</strong></p> <p>Judges Commendation<br /> Aida H Dee</p>
Finalists
Aida H Dee
Allan Jay
Cherry West
Cilla Slack
Craig Eddie
Elliott Simpson and The Diversity Quota
Celebrity Champion Award
To recognise someone with a media focus who has influenced and enhanced LGBTQ+ life and community
WINNER<p><strong>Graham Norton</strong></p>
Finalists
Disney and HRH King Charles III
Graham Norton
Jake Shears
Joe Lycett
Heart Stopper
Outlander Productions
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
WINNER<p><strong>Virgin Atlantic</strong></p> <p>Judges Commendation<br /> Oban Lesbian Weekend</p>
Finalists
Avanti Trains
Barrhead Travel Agents
Enterprise Rent a Car
First Bus Group
Oban Lesbian Weekend
“Virgin Atlantic
(Edinburgh Airport Hub)”
Community Ally Award
To recognise an ally of the LGBTQI+ community who has gone above and beyond for LGBTQI equality
WINNER<p><strong>Rangers Charity Foundation</strong></p>
Finalists
Christeen MacMurdie
Karyn Hamilton
Liam Stevenson
Phil Reavey
Rangers Charity Foundation
Transylvania Shop and Coffee
Charity/Group Initiative Award sponsored by OVO Energy
To recognise the impact or actions taken to support the LGBTQI+ community.
WINNER<p><strong>Four Pillars</strong></p> <p>Judges Commendation<br /> LGBT Youth Scotland</p>
Finalists
Albert Kennedy Trust
Bearscots
Four Pillars
Hibernian FC and Hibees Pride
Leathermen Scotland
LGBT Youth Scotland
Corporate Ally Award
To recognise a corporate body which has gone above and beyond in supporting the LGBTQI+ community.
WINNER<p>OVO Energy</p>
Finalists
Absolut Vodka
Barclays Bank
HSBC UK
Molson Coors
OVO Energy
Virgin Radio
Corporate Network Group Award
To recognise an LGBTQI+ Network or Equal Rights group which has impacted the organisation which they represent.
WINNER<p><strong>Vibrant @ Virgin Money</strong></p>
Finalists
BP Pride
Glamazon
LGBTQ+ at Sky
Morgan Stanley – Glasgow Pride & Ally Network
Vibrant @ Virgin Money
Zurich Pride
(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.
WINNER<p><strong>Lanarkshire Carers</strong></p>
Finalists
August 21
Lanarkshire Carers
LGBT Health and Wellbeing
National Museum of Scotland
THT Scotland
Urban Retreat
(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.
WINNER<p><strong>Arnold Clark</strong></p>
Finalists
Aldi UK
Aegon
Arnold Clark
BT
Scottish Government
Tesco Bank
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.
WINNER<p><strong>Councillor John Stuart</strong></p>
Finalists
Andrew Wylie
Jaime Prada
Councillor John Stuart
National Theatre of Scotland
ROAM
Stephanie Ireland
Professional Services Award
To recognise the actions of an individual, group, or the organisation which provides an exceptional professional service to the LGBTQI+ community.
WINNER<p><strong>Gordon Hodge</strong></p>
Finalists
Brawsome Bagels
Gary Jamieson
Gordon Hodge
OutBritain
Steven Grant
Tony Basra
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.
WINNER<p><strong>Zander Murray</strong></p> <p>Judges Commendation<br /> Ross Lockerbie/Glasgow Raptors RUFC</p>
Finalists
Bruce Mouat
Craig Napier and Lloyd Wilson
Pivot Pole Studio
Pride Youth Games by leap sports”
Ross Lockerbie/Glasgow Raptors RUFC
Zander Murray
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.
WINNER<p><strong>Fiona Shearer</strong></p> <p>Judges Commendation<br /> Mearns Castle High School<br /> Ainsley Rogers</p>
Finalists
Ainsley Rogers
Fiona Shearer
Glasgow Science Centre
Mearns Castle High School
Musselburgh Sea Cadets
University of Glasgow
Leadership Award
To recognise an individual, or group, that has been in a leadership capacity to directly impact the LGBTQI+ community.
WINNER<p><strong>Richard Angell</strong></p>
Finalists
Emma Roddick MSP
SSgt Johanne Mundie
Jordan Daly (TIE)
Luke Mallett (CLIC Sergent)
Nicola Sturgeon MSP
Richard Angell (THT)
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.
WINNER<p><strong>J&B Scotch Blend</strong></p>
Finalists
Casablanca
Glasgpw Clan Ice Hockey
“J&B Scotch Blend”
Laura Cooney
Le Haggis
Lovehansa -rom Lufthansa
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.
WINNER<p><strong>Revolver Hotel</strong></p>
Finalists
Cafe Andaluz
Clayton Hotels
House of Gods
Kafe Kweer
Revolver Hotel
Springboard
Virgin Hotels
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.
WINNER<p><strong>Katies Bar</strong></p>
Finalists
Kandy Bar and Nightclub
Katies Bar
OVO Hydro
Planet bar and kitchen
Scotsman Group
Strath Union
Waterloo Bar
