Tacoma Pride Awards
Recognizing those who enrich and uplift
The LGBTQIA2S+ Pride Awards recognize individuals, community-based organizations, and businesses who successfully enrich and uplift the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
Award Types
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 whose 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
This Lifetime Achievement Award is given to an individual for consistent and exemplary service to the LGBTQIA2S+ community of Pierce County over a lifetime.