2023

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

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

Bruce Mouat

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

Paul O'Grady joint award with Stefan Grygelko

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 ThomsonBilly 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

Allan Jay Judges Commendation Aida H DeeAida 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

Graham NortonDisney 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

Virgin Atlantic Judges Commendation Oban Lesbian WeekendAvanti 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

Rangers Charity FoundationChristeen 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.

Four Pillars Judges Commendation LGBT Youth ScotlandAlbert 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.

OVO EnergyAbsolut 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.

Vibrant @ Virgin MoneyBP 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.

Lanarkshire CarersAugust 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.

Arnold ClarkAldi 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.

Councillor John StuartAndrew 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.

Gordon HodgeBrawsome 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.

Zander Murray Judges Commendation Ross Lockerbie/Glasgow Raptors RUFCBruce 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.

Fiona Shearer Judges Commendation Mearns Castle High School Ainsley RogersAinsley 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.

Richard AngellEmma 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.

J&B Scotch BlendCasablanca 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.

Revolver HotelCafe 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.

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

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