2022 Chicago Finalists
Outstanding Service, Female: Local
Angela Barnes Co-Owner of Nobody's Darling bar
Business PersonActivist and Co-Owner, Nobody's Darling Bar
EmailSpecial Recognition: Local
Black Alphabet Film Festival
Artistic ExpressionBlack Alphabet Film Festival's mission is to promote social equity awareness and education in all aspects of life for the Black LGBTQ+ community.
Visit websiteOutstanding Social Services/CBO: Local
Lorde, Rustin & Bates
ActivistLorde, Rustin & Bates is a systemic and structural level change agent that centers LGBTQ communities of color.
Visit websiteOutstanding Service, Female: Local
Renauda Riddle Co-Owner of Nobody's Darling bar
Activist and Co-Owner of Nobody's Darling Bar
Visit websiteOutstanding Service, Transgender: Local
Zahara Bassett
ActivistFounder/Chief Executive Officer at Life is work.
Outstanding Service, Male: Local
Ken Mejia-Beal
PoliticianKen Mejia-Beal is a community organizer and Chair of the DuPage County Democratic Party.
Visit websiteFuture Leaders: Local
Shakur Silas
ActivistProgram Manager for Chicago Black Gay Men's Caucus.