The Wade Leadership Award 

Recognizes an individual in the central llinois community who is making strides within the LGBTQ community to represent our area and service provision both in and outside of Peoria, Ilinois. This individual does this personally through their passions and/or professionally as an LGBTQ+ supportive business owner or employee. This award is to recognize excellence in leadership involving people, events, programs, projects, or teams.

The Equality Plays in Peoria Award 

Recognizes an individual, group, or business in Peoria that has excelled in teaching, service, or scholarship and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. Their work has made a significant impact in their area of work, service, and community. They have built meaningful partnerships within the LGBTQ+ community and amongst organizations to create sustainable community impact.

The Peoria Proud Business Award 

Recognizes a locally-owned business in Central Illinois that is supportive of the LGBTQ+ community and fosters diversity in its work and its patrons.

The River City Pride Arts and Entertainment Award 

Recognizes artists and local studios who support diversity in the arts through their craft. Their work has positively impacted the LGBTQ+ community in central Illinois. This
award is open to all arts, including but not limited to literature, music, drama, photography, video, painting, drawing, and sculpture. Their work has positively impacted the LGBTQ+ community in central İllinois.

The Lucchesi Community Growth Award
 
Recognizes an individual, group, or business who has made a positive impact on LGBTQ+ connectivity and involvement in Central Illinois. Their work has given the LGBTQ+ Community a sense of belonging and inclusion, built and strengthened relationships, and fostered a positive outlook for the community. This award recognizes positive and impactful community-centered growth and relationship
building in Central IL