Capital Pride Honors

This year the Capital Pride Alliance and The DC Center are joining forces to acknowledge outstanding individuals, leaders, and activists who have furthered the causes important to the LGBTQ+ community in the National Capital Region and beyond. Please take a moment to nominate an individual and/or organization who has made considerable contributions in support of the LGBTQ+ community.

Honorees will be acknowledged at Incrediball: The Capital Pride Honors & Kick-Off Party on Friday, June 5, 2020 at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. In addition, they will serve as community marshals at the annual Pride Parade in the Nation’s Capital on Saturday, June 13, 2020.

Deadline for nominations is Friday, March 27.

Past Honorees

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The Paving the Way Award

Honors those in public life who have shown courage and leadership in helping to advance the cause of LGBTQ+ rights.

Hero

The Hero Award recognizes individuals who have furthered the causes important to LGBTQ+ community in the National Capital Region. These heroes have brought about positive changes to our lives and our community.

Engendered Spirit

The Engendered Spirit Award recognizes those individuals who are outstanding advocates, activists, and supporters of the transgender community.

Breaking Barriers: Community Impact Award

The Breaking Barriers: Community Impact Award acknowledges an individual or organization who has demonstrated a significant impact to the LGBTQ+ community at either the local or national level and who has helped eliminate barriers for social, personal, or professional growth of the LGBTQ+ community.

Bill Miles Award

The Bill Miles Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service acknowledges exemplary contributions to the Capital Pride Alliance, it’s programs, initiatives or other Pride sponsored activities.

Larry Stansbury Award

The Larry Stansbury Award for Exemplary Contributions to Pride acknowledges outstanding efforts related to programs and initiatives of the annual Capital Pride Alliance or Pride movement.

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