2024

The Creative Arts Award

This award recognises a creative/dramatic art presentation that portrays the message of diversity and inclusion within the LGBTQI+ community.

Dillon Colthart/Devine Tension Ewan McPherson Gillian MacDonald (Gillie Jean King) James Hurrel (DILF UK) Small Town Boys - Shaper/Caper Thief by Liam Rudden starring Lee Fanning

The Venue Award 2024

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

Kandy Bar & Nightclub Dundee Katies bar Glasgow Planet Bar & Kitchen Edinburgh The Waterloo Bar, Glasgow Transylvania Café

Hall of Fame Award 2024

This award is chosen by our esteemed judging panel and recognises an individual or organisation who have devoted their all to champion diversity and inclusion over many years.

The Impact Award 2024

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.

Lavender Menace Archive - Sigrid Nielsen & Bob Orr LGBT Youth Scotland - Unseen Unheard project Moreish TV Sister Alaska Lott Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland

The Leadership Award 2024

To recognise an individual, or group, that has been in a leadership capacity to directly impact the LGBTQI+ community.

Dr Rebecca Crowther Jordy Joans Kyle Graham Mark Kelvin, CEO LGBT Health and Wellbeing Seth Cameron Crichton

The Education Award 2024

To recognise an individual, or group, that has taken action to directly impact and support the LGBTQI+ community in the field of education.

Inverness Royal Academy Leigh Anderson & Mark Steenson Louise Shields Queen Anne High School Scott Whitefield

The Sports and Recreation Award 2024

To recognise an individual, or group/team, that has taken action to directly impact and support the LGBTQI+ community in the field of Sport.

Cathkin Blazes (CBCFC) Edinburgh Curveballs - (Jonathan MacBride-Young ) Gender Goals FC Hibees Pride Trans Active

The Public Services Award 2024

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.

Academy of professional celebrants - Stuart Logan Edinburgh Napier University Mitchell’s funeral directors ltd Musselburgh Sea Cadets & Royal Marines Cadets

The Large Employer (over 500 employees) Award 2024 – sponsored by OVO

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.

First Bus Scotland Merck Phoenix Group ScottishPower Shine Scotland @ PwC

The Small Employer (under 500 employees) Award 2024, Sponsored by Virgin Money

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.

Garry Mullen (Roaming Quiz Man) Helensburgh Soapy Suds Kafe Kweer Road Runner Discos The Crumbleologist

The Corporate Network Group Award 2024 – sponsored by OVO

To recognise an LGBTQI+ Network or Equal Rights group which has impacted the organisation which they represent.

Glamazon Jacobs Prism Morgan Stanley Glasgow Pride & Ally Network Skyscanner's RISE PROUD DEI Champions Network Vibrant @ Virgin Money

The Corporate Ally Award 2024 – sponsored by OVO

This award recognise a corporate body which has gone above and beyond in supporting the LGBTQI+ community in Scotland.

Caitlin King Dreadnought Pub in Leith, Edinburgh (Roisin Therise) Enterprise Mobility Hotel Colessio HSBC UK

The Charity / Group Initiative Award 2024 – sponsored by Enterprise

This award recognises the impact or actions taken to support the LGBTQI+ community by a charity organisation or group initiative.

Parklands Care Homes Pride in Moray Pride Outside The Hive LGBT+ Centre Waverley Care

The Community Ally Award 2024 – sponsored by Skyscanner

To recognise an ally of the LGBTQI+ community who has gone above and beyond for LGBTQI equality

Donna McLachlan Rachel Moir Sid Ozalid Station House Media Unit SHMUFM Valkyrie Tattoo Studio

The Performer / Entertainer Award 2024 – sponsored by First Bus

This award recognises an individual, or group, which represents, or has taken action to directly impact and support, the LGBTQI+ community in the entertainment industry.

Cherry West (Sam Carlin) Christopher Ewans-Nicoll aka Mrs C Daz Alexander/Venus Guytrap Lee Cammy (Cameron) Rainbow Ukes/Sarah Farren The Diversity Quota (Elliott Simpson)

The Community Champion Award 2024, sponsored by Virgin Money

This award recognises a member of the LGBTQI+ community who has gone above and beyond for LGBTQI equality.

Annmarie Kelly Gary King Jon Craig Lisa Schmitz Mackenzie Assuncao Olivia Lee (Celebratewithpride)

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