PrideIndex/TheEsteemAwards is seeking to recognize BIPOC and QTPOC individuals and organizations. Nominees should have made some substantial contributions to their communities in the fields of entertainment, politics, health, journalism, the arts, and other areas. The deadline to nominate individuals is Sunday, March 6, 2022. The categories are:
Local (Chicago based)
Outstanding Service – Male
Outstanding Service – Female
Outstanding Service – Transgender
Outstanding Service – Future Leaders under 36 years old
Outstanding CBO
Institutional Award
Artistic Expression
Special Recognition
National
Outstanding Service – Male
Outstanding Service – Female
Outstanding Service – Transgender
Outstanding Service – Future Leaders under 36 years old
Outstanding CBO
Outstanding Podcast
Outstanding Blog or Website
Institutional Award
Artistic Expression
Special Recognition
Individuals themselves, organizations, co-workers, and others can nominate someone by sending an e-mail esteemfeedback@hotmail.com. The nomination should be 100 words or less and state what achievements or contributions the nominee has made. Nominators should include their names and contact information and the age and contact information of the nominee.
The Esteem Awards policy states that individuals and honorees can only win once in a given category. Please see TheEsteemAwards.com for all past honorees. The award finalist will be contacted the week of April 4, 2022. The 2022 Esteem Awards is scheduled to take place on July 2, 2022. The time and location of the awards will be announced at a future date.
