The Esteem Awards LGBTQ+ & People of Color Epiphany Arts Foundation is a 501c3 organization.
To create a world where every BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individual is celebrated and embraced, free to live authentically in a society enriched by diverse voices and inclusive practices.
The mission of the Esteem Awards is to promote fair, accurate, and positive images of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities, including their allies. It addresses challenging issues through the arts and other disciplines, shaping narratives and provoking dialogue for cultural change, while honoring past and present accomplishments and envisioning a world of complete acceptance.
Since 2007, PrideIndex.com's Esteem Awards has honored local and national organizations and individuals for their continued support of African American and LGBTQ+ communities in entertainment, media, civil rights, business, and art.