The NKY Pride Community Awards recognize the Northern Kentuckians who have demonstrated a commitment to positive change and have made an impact on LGBTQ+ lives in Northern Kentucky.

The NKY Pride Community Awards take place on Sunday October 15th at The Carnegie in Covington. Doors at 1:00, Awards at 2:00.

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Awards Categories

Champion of LGBTQ+ Fairness
This category celebrates political, policy or community leaders who have led the charge in NKY for equal protection from discrimination under the law.

Previous Awardees: Rene Heinrich (2022), Dana Bach (2021), Carl Fox (2019)

LGBTQ+ Community Activist
This category celebrates a member of the community who has shown a commitment to and made an impact on NKY LGBTQ+ lives by working for a more equitable, inclusive, and safe region.

Previous Awardees: Julia Keister (2022), Drew Boehmker (2021), Martin Warne (2019)

LGBTQ+ Inclusive Business or Workplace
This category celebrates a business that has shown a commitment to LGBTQ+ visibility and inclusion through their community efforts as well as their internal culture.

Previous Awardees: Kenton County Public Library (2022), CHAD (2021), Crazy Fox (2019)

LGBTQ+ Education Leader
This category celebrates an educator who has made an impact on school culture and on the lives of students in Northern Kentucky through their commitment to LGBTQ+ equity, inclusion, and safety.

Previous Awardees: Katie Threet (2022), Tom Haggard (2021), Nate Green (2019)

LGBTQ+ Ally
This category celebrates an individual (parent, friend, mentor, etc.) who has demonstrated a commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of LGBTQ+ people through their allyship.

Previous Awardees: Chris Brown (2022), Annie Venerable (2021), Amy Robinson (2019)

LGBTQ+ Artist
This category celebrates an artist who has demonstrated a commitment to LGBTQ+ equity, visibility, and inclusion through their creative medium.LGBTQ+ Faith-based OrganizationThis category celebrates a place of worship or faith-based organization that demonstrates a commitment to LGBTQ+ equity, visibility, and inclusion through their services and actions.

Previous Awardees: The LeCameron’s (2022), Jay DeFazio (2021), Chad Turner (2019)

LGBTQ+ Youth Activist
This category celebrates a youth activist (under 21) who has shown a commitment to and made an impact on LGBTQ+ lives by working for a more equitable, inclusive, and safe region.

Previous Awardees: Griffin Slazyk (2022), Meredith Read (2019)

LGBTQ+ Inclusive Faith Based Organization (new in 2022) This category celebrates a place of worship or faith-based organization that demonstrates a commitment to LGBTQ+ equity, visibility, and inclusion through their services and actions.   

Previous Awardee: Trinity Episcopal Church (2022)