2026 Awards

The Pride Award

Open to Pride events across Scotland, big or small. Recognising strong community engagement, inclusive and safe programming, and real impact. Celebrating the spirit of Pride — community-led, passionate and proudly Scottish.

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The Excellence in Equity Award

For initiatives that go above and beyond to reach those who are often the least visible within our community, ensuring fairness and tailored support.

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Inclusive Product / Service Award

For a business whose customer-facing product or service is meaningfully inclusive through accessibility, safer spaces, communications or experience design.

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Pride / Community Event of the Year (or Campaign of the Year)

For a standout event, initiative or advocacy campaign that delivered measurable impact locally or nationally.

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Volunteer of the Year

For an individual who selflessly gives their time and energy behind the scenes supporting the LGBTQI+ community.

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Rising Star / Young Achiever Award (Under 25)

For a young person early in their journey who is already making a real impact in community, arts, activism, sport, education or business.

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Health & Wellbeing Award

For an individual or service improving LGBTQI+ mental health, sexual health, recovery support, peer support, crisis services or overall wellbeing.

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Impact Award

For an individual, organisation or campaign using profile, media or influence to create real change for LGBTQI+ people.

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Large Employer Award (Over 500 Employees)

For a larger employer demonstrating leadership in LGBTQI+ inclusion through policy, culture and practice.

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Small Employer Award (Under 500 Employees)

For a smaller employer creating an inclusive and supportive environment for LGBTQI+ staff.

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Corporate Network Group Award

For an internal LGBTQI+ staff network or inclusion group driving positive change in the workplace.

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Corporate Ally Award

For a business showing clear and sustained support for LGBTQI+ equality beyond box-ticking.

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Venue Award

For a bar, club or venue that provides a safe, welcoming and inclusive space for LGBTQI+ people and allies.

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Sports & Recreation Award

For an individual, club or organisation improving LGBTQI+ inclusion and participation in sport and recreation.

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Creative Arts Award

For creative or dramatic arts projects that promote inclusion, visibility and LGBTQI+ storytelling.

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Performer / Entertainer Award

For an entertainer, artist or performer whose work has positively influenced or supported the LGBTQI+ community.

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Charity / Group Initiative Award

For a charity, grassroots group or community initiative delivering meaningful impact for LGBTQI+ people in Scotland.

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Community Ally Award – Sponsored by first direct

For an ally who has shown outstanding commitment to supporting LGBTQI+ people through action, advocacy and visibility.

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