The 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.
Finalists
Damon Young
Jon Craig
Lee Coutts
Malcolm the Weaver
Mrs Galbraith (Annan Academy)
Patrick Williams
Scott Whitefield-Holbrook
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.
Finalists
Fife Pride
Glasgow’s Pride
Highland Pride
Lochaber Pride
Porty Pride
Pride Edinburgh
Trans Pride Scotland
Caithness Pride (Stepping Out)
The Excellence in Equality 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.
Finalists
Andy Wyllie
April McLafferty
Derek Bradford
Laura Montgomery
Inclusive Product / Service Award
For a business whose customer-facing product or service is meaningfully inclusive through accessibility, safer spaces, communications or experience design.
Finalists
Scott Garvie
Sharon Munn
The Burrow Tattoo
The Social Hub
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.
Finalists
Slay Off
Glasgow City FC Love is Love
Law Without Labels
Out In The Hills
Thea Bardot
Volunteer of the Year
For an individual who selflessly gives their time and energy behind the scenes supporting the LGBTQI+ community.
Finalists
Ailsa Tweedie
Alistair Stewart
Rachael Smith
Rev. Amy Joanna Philip
Sam Smith
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.
Finalists
Cole Garscadden
Freya MacKenzie
Jessica Knox
Poppy Watson
Scotty Reeves
Health & Wellbeing Award – sponsored by Scottish Power
For an individual or service improving LGBTQI+ mental health, sexual health, recovery support, peer support, crisis services or overall wellbeing.
Finalists
Professor Gordon Macgregor
Scott Hutchison- McDade
University of Strathclyde
Waterside Clinic
Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland
Impact Award – sponsored by Sky Scanner
For an individual, organisation or campaign using profile, media or influence to create real change for LGBTQI+ people.
Finalists
Jacqui Gavin BEM
Oban Lesbian Weekend
Scottish Fire and Rescue, Network Rail, ScotRail, Glasgow City Council (Collective)
The Merch Kid x The Hive Kirkcaldy
Moreish TV
Large Employer Award (Over 500 Employees)
For a larger employer demonstrating leadership in LGBTQI+ inclusion through policy, culture and practice.
Finalists
Dalata Hotel Group
Diageo
Johnstone Carmichael
Pernod Ricard
Social Security Scotland
The Care Inspectorate
Skyscanner
Scottish Power
Small Employer Award (Under 500 Employees) – sponsored by Scottish Power
For a smaller employer creating an inclusive and supportive environment for LGBTQI+ staff.
Finalists
Belmont Solicitors
Lumo trains
Maldron Hotel Glasgow
The Crumbleologist
FreeAgent
YouthSTEM 2030
Corporate Network Group Award
For an internal LGBTQI+ staff network or inclusion group driving positive change in the workplace.
Finalists
EMEA Pride & Ally – Morgan Stanley, Glasgow
Natwest Group Rainbow Network
Skyscanner’s RISE PROUD Employee Network
Standard Life Pride Network
University of Glasgow: LGBTQ+ Staff Network
Vibrant by Virgin Money
Corporate Champion Award
For a business showing clear and sustained support for LGBTQI+ equality beyond box-ticking.
Finalists
Claire Dixon -IMS LGBTQ+ Network Chair
Caitlin King
Colessio, Stirling
Gideon Green
Nick Mayhew
Simone Stumpf
Venue Award
For a bar, club or venue that provides a safe, welcoming and inclusive space for LGBTQI+ people and allies.
Finalists
Cake or Dice CIC, Dundee
Cheerz Bar and Club, Aberdeen
Corset Club, Glasgow
Grant Arms Glasgow
Paradise Palms, Edinburgh
The Glass Bucket, Dundee
The Douglas Arms, Dumfries
Sports & Recreation Award
For an individual, club or organisation improving LGBTQI+ inclusion and participation in sport and recreation.
Finalists
Dunedin Fencing club
Jacqui Low
Mark Welsh, LGBTQ+ Fitness and Lifestyle Coach
Out and About Ayrshire led by Stuart Cooper
Pink Kelpie Volleyball Club
Stenhousemuir FC Community Foundation – Rainbow Warriors
Creative Arts Award
For creative or dramatic arts projects that promote inclusion, visibility and LGBTQI+ storytelling.
Finalists
Dan Jones – The Colourful Photographer
DJ McDowall with Kirkcudbright Galleries – The Story of a Fairy Family
Mother, Maiden & Crone
WHEN WE WERE YOUNG by Geez a Break Productions
Devine Tension Presents (Dillon Colthart)
Performer / Entertainer Award
For an entertainer, artist or performer whose work has positively influenced or supported the LGBTQI+ community.
Finalists
Brian James Leys
Lee Samuel
Miss Lossie Mouth
RQM Entertainment – Garry Mullen
Ruaridh Bowen (aka RuJazzle)
Sanjay Lago
Charity / Group Initiative Award
For a charity, grassroots group or community initiative delivering meaningful impact for LGBTQI+ people in Scotland.
Finalists
LGBT Health and Wellbeing
LGBTQ Moray
Sanctuary Queer Arts
Troon LGBTQ+ Community Group
Under One Rainbow
Community Ally Award – Sponsored by first direct
For an ally who has shown outstanding commitment to supporting LGBTQI+ people through action, advocacy and visibility.
Finalists
Darren Campbell
Deejay Whittingham
Ruth McGill
Fi Jeary
Kathryn Fleming
