INSPIRE Awards 2023 Recipients & Nominees
INSPIRE Awards 12th Anniversary — January 6, 2024
Our 12th anniversary of the awards will commence a little later in the season than usual, this time on January 6th, 2024. Unfortunately, due to some unforeseen construction at UofT’s Hart House, the board decided to pivot dates to create an everlasting celebration for queer excellence – indoors! Our community has been excited and vocal about the INSPIRE awards and we cannot wait to host the night!
INSPIRE Awards goes national
Taking its first steps working with Fierté Canada Pride (the organization that governs all Canadian Pride organizations across the country) the INSPIRE Awards is set to celebrate our community by expanding its footprint to connect our PROUD community, partners, and supporters on a national stage.
Let’s celebrate the LGBTQ2S+ community and create an event where inspiring people, youth, organizations, and businesses are recognized for their wonderful work.
On behalf of INSPIRE Awards Board of Directors, Subcommittees, Community Partners, and Sponsors:
Congratulations to all the Recipients and Nominees!
#OneLOVE #INSPIRElove
Lifetime Achievement
Tracey Erin Smith
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Michael Bach
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International Icon
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Charles Roy Award for Activism in HIV/AIDS
Muluba Habanyanma
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ACCENTURE Innovator of the Year
Stacey Vetzal
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LUX Award for the Arts
Sky Gilbert
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Person of the Year
Ticha Albino - Nominee
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Krista Carew - Nominee
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Skittles Roshan – Nominee
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Matt Ashcroft – Nominee
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Ali Greey – Nominee
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Youth of the Year
Leon Tsai - Nominee
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Selena Carlson - Nominee
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Axel Wilson – Nominee
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Positive Business of the Year
Nona Vegan – Nominee
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Transgender Voice Coaching with Sophie – Nominee
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The Well/John Ribson — Nominee
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Sweaty Betty’s - Nominee
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Liam Skinner - Nominee
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Inspiring Community Organization of the Year
Roseneath Theatre - Nominee
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Blockorama – Nominee
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Supporting Our Youth – Nominee
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RexPride/Terrence Rodriguez – Nominee
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Here to Help/Elaine Sim Shukla – Nominee
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