RED CARPET GALA AWARDS
Nominations
The categories are:
Entertainer of the Year Award
Female Impersonator of the Year
Best Overall Events
Best Drag New Comer (make up)
Best Drag New Comer
Leadership Award
Best Event (Charity)
BEST Community Organization
Best Male Entertainer
Best Male Drag Entertainer
Community Service Award
Gay Magazine profit and non –profit organizations
Photographer of the Year
Female DJ of the Year
Male DJ of the Year
Achievement Award making a real difference in their communities
Humanitarian Award
Event Promoter of the Year
SPIRIT AWARD
The highest award given out at the Gala Awards Night. The Spirit Award is given to someone who demonstrates leadership in their community, has gone over and beyond the call of duty to ensure the voices of the GLBTQ people are heard and are visible.
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The individual who receives this award is given a certificate, their name on a plaque and a special token of appreciation.
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PAST WINNERS:
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2010 - Madison Hart
2011 - Suzanne Couture
2012 - Eddy Pimphrachanh
2014 - Ala Mode
2015 - Boy Shannon
2016 - Robert McQueen
2020 - Joseph Carruba
2021 - Miz Affra-Tighty
DRAG EMPOWERMENT AWARD
The award is presented to an individual who empowers others in their community to make a difference through fundraising.
This award is given annually to an individual by ProjectBE Event Productions.
The individual who receives this award is given a certificate, their name on a plaque and a special token of appreciation.
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PAST WINNERS:
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2011 - Cardiff Monroe
2011 - Black Diamond
2012 - Miz Affra-Tighty
2013 - Nadia Diamond
2014 - Victoria Parks
2015 - Nico Lavender
2016 - Jasmine Flowers
2020 - Sloppy Jo
2020 - Shelby Late
2021 - Ariel Attack
2021 - Miss Shannen
BEACON OF LIGHT AWARD
An annual award given to an individual who represents what community stands for.
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This individual goes over and beyond to bring the community together.
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The individual who receives this award is given a certificate, their name on a plaque and a special token of appreciation.
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PAST WINNERS:
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2013 - Jasmine Flowers
2014 - Jill Davies
2015 - Bryan Greenwood
2016 - George Palmer
2020 - Janet Daniels-Kelly
2021 - Miss Drew
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ORDER OF THE PHOENIX AWARD
An annual award given out to an individual(s) who continue to advocate for the LGBTQ community through advocacy, fundraising and community events.
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The individual who receives this award is given a certificate, their name on a plaque and a special token of appreciation.
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PAST WINNERS:
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2012 - Brett Woods
2012 - Stan Mackenzie
2013 - Miz Affra-Tighty
2013- Shane Prince
2013 - Ben Stein
2016 - TroyBoy Parks
2016 - Bettie Rebel
2020 - Ruby Razz
2020 - Genna Hayze
2021 - Basic Taylor
2021 - Maple Queef
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HEART OF GOLD AWARD
This aware is given to an inspiring individual who has significantly improved the quality of life in the LGBTQ community.
The individual who receives this award is given a certificate, their name on a plaque and a special token of appreciation.
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PAST WINNERS:
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2013 - Ricky Lake Ontario
2014 - Victoria Park
2015 - Miss Drew
2016 - Jasmine Flowers
2020 - Rita Book
2021 - Victoria Lavish
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LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
An annual award given to an individual who has made significant contributions to better the lives of others in the LGBTQ community over an entire career or a lifetime rather than a single act or short-term contribution.
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The individual who receives this award is given a certificate, their name on a plaque and a special token of appreciation.
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PAST WINNERS:
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2010 - Dan Pugh
2013 - Michelle DuBarry
2014 - Ryan Connell
2015 - Victoria Parks
2016 - Victoria Parks
2020 - Leo Fire
2021 - Stan Mackenzie