2011 Snowflake Ball & Hero Awards

At The Twisted Cork

Social Awareness and Political Action are the building blocks of Social Change in communities and in 2003 a group of community members felt that the recognition of people standing up for the Queer Community was absent from our social activities and they wanted to change that and bring back sense of Pride and empowerment back into people.

Too often Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgender, Two-Spirited and Questioning people are degraded and diminished in society’s eyes.  We think that needs to change - we need to combat negative stereotypes and we need your help to do it. Let’s focus on the positive. So on November 25, 2011, Pride Prince George will be hosting the 8th Annual Snowflake Ball & Hero Awards to recognize and honour those people in our everyday lives who work hard to bring about awareness and change in our world.

Download your Nomination form HERE

Queer Citizen of the Year

Someone who has inspired others and made an impact with their contribution to bettering the lives of those in the gay and lesbian community in human rights, citizenship, education and/or the workplace

Two Spirited Distinction

A LGBTTQ person of Aboriginal descent who has furthered human rights and equality in both Gay and Aboriginal arenas

Young Hero Award

A youth who is contributing to the gay (or broader) community in Prince George and the North

Spirit Builder Hero Award

A person who promotes and/or advocates for gay rights and improved social conditions and stronger self esteem for the community at large

Business Hero of the Year

A gay or gay ally business that has made significant contributions to the local or regional LGBTTQ (Queer) community

Arts in Flame

An artist gay or straight, who is making an artistic and creative contribution or expressing aspects of the gay and lesbian culture

Healthy Hero

A LGBTTQ person or ally who has worked in some aspect for the health field improving access to health services for the LGBTQ community, or educating the mainstream health care system about Gay health care needs

Straight for Equality

In recognition of our allies who give selflessly to the advancement of Equality for the LGBTTQ Community