LGBTQ+ Community Pride Awards | 2026
The LGBTQIA2S+ Pride Awards are awarded to individuals, community-based organizations and businesses who successfully enrich and uplift the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
Thank you for your interest in nominating a community volunteer, leader, community-based organization or business! Nominations are due Tuesday, May 19 by 5 pm!The following form is an opportunity for the community to come together to nominate individuals, community-based organizations they feel have served and support the Tacoma-Pierce County LGBTQIA2S+ community over the last year or continue to do so over many years.
The Rainbow Center convenes a nomination committee each year to make selections. The nomination committee uses community nominations as a key part of their decisions; however, the nomination committee may use other factors to make final decisions. You may nominate multiple individuals or organizations and may nominate the same individual for different eligible awards (one nomination per award). Please submit a separate form for each nomination. Nominations are due Tuesday, May 19 by 5 pm!
The Tacoma-Pierce County Pride Awards will be awarded during the Tacoma Pride Kick-Off event on Friday, July 10th beginning at 4:30 pm at the Pantages Theater Lobby.
2026 Award Levels
Sapphire Award
Given to a youth for service to the LGBTQIA2S+ youth community of Pierce County. This award is open to youth ages 14-23.
Ruby Award
Given to an individual who is not part of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, but their actions have directly benefited the community. This may be awarded for service in the past year, or for service rendered over an extended period of time.
Emerald Award
Given to a community-based organization or business for service to the LGBTQIA2S+ community of Pierce County, particularly service rendered in the past year.
Pearl Award
Given to an individual who identifies as part of the LGBTQIA2S+ community for service to the LGBTQIA2S+ community of Pierce County, particularly service rendered in the past year.
Diamond Award (Lifetime Achievement)
Given to an individual for consistent and exemplary service to the LGBTQIA2S+ community of Pierce County over a lifetime.