The Diana Community Awards will be presented during the 73rd Diana Awards, taking place Saturday, March 21, from 6:00–10:00 p.m. at The Motorclub in Houston. First held in 1953, The Diana Awards is the first LGBTQ+ awards show in the country, setting a historic precedent for recognizing excellence, service, and community leadership at a time when such visibility was virtually unheard of.
“These new Community Awards allow us to shine a light on the people and organizations who show up every day—often quietly, often without recognition—and make our community stronger, safer, and more vibrant,” said Tanner Williams, President of The Diana Foundation. “The Diana Awards were the first of their kind in the nation, and that legacy carries forward today. These nominees reflect both our history and the future we are continuing to build together.”
The Diana Award for Outstanding Achievement in LGBTQ+ Leadership recognizes individuals whose leadership has advanced visibility, advocacy, and progress within the LGBTQ+ community. Nominees: Brad Pritchett, Avery Belyeu, Charles Armstrong, Tammi Wallace, Brian Klosterboer.
The Diana Award for Excellence in Community Impact honors organizations whose programs and services have delivered meaningful, measurable support and positive change for LGBTQ+ individuals and families. Nominees: Trans Legal Aid Clinic, Legacy Community Health, Tony’s Place, Bunnies on the Bayou, The Montrose Center.
The Diana Award for Innovation in Inclusion celebrates organizations that have expanded access, broken barriers, and reimagined inclusion across education, culture, and community life. Nominees: Montrose Softball League, OutSmart Magazine, Out at the Rodeo, The Normal Anomaly, Out for Education.
The Diana Award for Unsung Heroism recognizes individuals whose behind-the-scenes dedication, generosity, and service have quietly transformed lives and strengthened the fabric of the community. Nominees: Jack Berger, Gary Wood, Tony Vaccaro, Jim Sikorski, Lou Weaver.
Award recipients will be selected by voting members of the Diana Academy and revealed live during the 73rd Diana Awards celebration.
Additional information about the 73rd Diana Awards, including tickets and event details, is available at: https://thedianafoundation.gay/events/diana73/
About The Diana Foundation
Founded in 1953, The Diana Foundation is America’s oldest continuously active LGBTQ+ organization. Best known for creating the nation’s first LGBTQ+ awards show, The Diana Awards, the Foundation has spent more than seven decades supporting charitable causes, elevating community leadership, and celebrating excellence.
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