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.

The individual who receives this award is given a certificate, their name on a plaque and a special token of appreciation.

PAST WINNERS:

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.

PAST WINNERS:

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.

This individual goes over and beyond to bring the community together.

The individual who receives this award is given a certificate, their name on a plaque and a special token of appreciation.

PAST WINNERS:

2013 - Jasmine Flowers

2014 - Jill Davies

2015 - Bryan Greenwood

2016 - George Palmer

2020 - Janet Daniels-Kelly

2021 - Miss Drew

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.

The individual who receives this award is given a certificate, their name on a plaque and a special token of appreciation.

PAST WINNERS:

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

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.

PAST WINNERS:

2013 - Ricky Lake Ontario

2014 - Victoria Park

2015 - Miss Drew

2016 - Jasmine Flowers

2020 - Rita Book

2021 - Victoria Lavish

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.

The individual who receives this award is given a certificate, their name on a plaque and a special token of appreciation.

PAST WINNERS:

2010 - Dan Pugh

2013 - Michelle DuBarry

2014 - Ryan Connell

2015 - Victoria Parks

2016 - Victoria Parks

2020 - Leo Fire

2021 - Stan Mackenzie