1. Scientific Trailblazer Award
Honors a leader whose work in science, medicine, research, technology, or public health has advanced knowledge, improved lives, or opened doors for Black communities and Black LGBTQIA2S+ people.
PNW Black Pride Trailblazer Awards Nominations
Celebrate. Honor. Uplift.
PNW Black Pride Trailblazer Awards
Nominate a Legacy.
Help Pacific Northwest Black Pride recognize the visionaries, advocates, artists, institutions, and lifelong leaders whose work continues to move our communities forward.
Award Categories
These categories reflect the breadth of Black excellence across the Pacific Northwest. Nominees may be emerging or established leaders whose impact is visible through service, innovation, artistry, institution-building, or a lifetime of transformational work.
2. Community Advocates Trailblazer Award
Recognizes a champion whose grassroots leadership, organizing, policy advocacy, care work, or direct service has made a measurable difference in community wellbeing, justice, and empowerment.
3. Entertainment Trailblazer Award
Celebrates an artist, performer, creative, media personality, or cultural contributor who has used their gifts to inspire, entertain, and elevate Black pride, visibility, and representation.
4. Organizational Trailblazer Award
Recognizes an organization, collective, business, or institution whose mission, programming, and leadership have created meaningful and sustained impact for Black LGBTQIA2S+ communities.
5. Rev. Dr. Renee McCoy Lifetime Achievement Award
Honors an extraordinary individual whose lifetime of service, leadership, mentorship, and legacy-building has shaped generations and left an enduring mark on community, justice, and liberation.
Who Should Be Nominated
- Individuals or organizations with a clear record of impact in the Pacific Northwest or beyond.
- Leaders whose work reflects excellence, courage, innovation, and commitment to Black communities.
- Nominees whose contributions align with the values of visibility, equity, collective power, and community transformation.
- Community members, peers, colleagues, supporters, and partners may submit nominations.
Suggested Nomination Materials
- Nominee name, title, and organization
- Award category
- Contact information for the nominee and nominator
- Short narrative describing impact, leadership, and why this honor matters
- Optional links, supporting documents, media, or endorsements
Submit a Nomination
1
Choose a category
Select the award that best reflects the nominee's work and legacy.
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Share the story
Describe the nominee's accomplishments, influence, and community impact.
3
Submit the nomination
Complete the form and upload any supporting materials you want the review team to consider.