The 2026 Pride London Awards
Each year the Pride London Festival reaches out to the community to nominate deserving individuals to be recognized for several awards.
The 2026 Awards Ceremony took place in Victoria Park on the Main Stage on Friday 17 July as part of the Opening Ceremonies.
Let’s celebrate the individuals and organizations making a meaningful impact in our community.
2026 Ken Sadler Award
Christa Duvall
The Ken Sadler Award recognizes someone whose leadership, service, and dedication have made a lasting difference in London’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Christa Duvall is a community advocate, nonprofit leader, and longtime volunteer dedicated to supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in London, Ontario. For more than 17 years, they have volunteered with Trans London and for 16 years with PFLAG London, helping to create welcoming, affirming spaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and the people who love them.
Through their leadership with PFLAG London, Christa has helped grow the organization’s programming to nine support and social groups that provide connection, education, and community for hundreds of participants each year. Christa has also served on the Pride London board for several years and has been a member of the national board of PFLAG Canada for five years, including the last two years as National Board Chair.
In 2024, Christa founded the Queer Food Bank (QFB), a grassroots initiative addressing food insecurity within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. In just two years, QFB has provided food support to more than 1,000 queer and trans Londoners while fostering dignity, belonging and community connection. Under Christa’s leadership, QFB was recognised as a 2026 Food Champion by the Middlesex London Food Policy Council and has received funding support from the Tegan and Sara Foundation.
https://pflaglondon.ca/meet-the-team
2026 Trans Spirit Award
Elliot Duvall
The Trans Spirit Award recognizes an individual whose advocacy, leadership and commitment have made a meaningful difference in the lives of trans and gender-diverse people.
Through leadership with Trans London and PFLAG London, Elliot has created opportunities for trans and non-binary people to connect, find peer support, and build lasting relationships. Elliot is often the first person individuals and families turn to when navigating their journeys. Whether organizing monthly socials, answering calls and emails, meeting someone for coffee, or helping connect people with gender-affirming resources, Elliot leads with generosity, compassion and care.
The impact extends far beyond organized programs. Elliot checks in on community members, delivers clothing and binders, offers encouragement, and helps people feel seen, accepted and valued. Through selfless advocacy and a genuine commitment to others, Elliot has helped create a stronger, more connected trans community in London.
https://pflaglondon.ca/meet-the-team
2026 Business/Organisation Award
London Brewing Co-oP
For the second year in a row, London Brewing Co-operative is being recognized for the incredible role it continues to play in London’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
London Brewing Co-operative is so much more than a brewery. It’s a place where people gather, friendships are built and community comes to life. From hosting Queeraoke to opening its doors for Trans London, the London Queer Food Bank, Pride London and countless other grassroots initiatives, they’ve created a space where people feel welcome, included and celebrated. Their ongoing commitment makes London Brewing Co-operative such a valued part of London’s queer community.
https://londonbrewing.ca
2026 Best Drag Entertainer Award
Mz. Affra-Tighty
The Best Drag Entertainer Award celebrates someone whose talent, creativity and dedication leave a lasting impact on our community.
For many years, Mz. Affra-Tighty has brought talent, generosity, and heart to London’s drag community. Whether on stage, fundraising for organizations like St. Leonard’s Society youth community programs for 25 years, Forward House, or helping local drag thrive, Mz. Affra-Tighty is always finding ways to give back. Their kindness and commitment have made a lasting impact on fellow performers and the wider 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Every performance, fundraiser and community event reflects Mz. Affra-Tighty’s passion for bringing people together and lifting them up.
https://bsky.app/profile/bitchydq.bsky.social
2026 Best Overall Entertainer Award
DJ Kevin Evans
The Best Overall Entertainer Award recognizes someone whose talent, dedication and passion help create unforgettable moments for our community.
Whether behind the DJ booth, hosting events, promoting local talent, or sharing music through LGBTQ+ radio, DJ Kevin Evans has brought people together through the power of music. His energy, enthusiasm, and love for entertaining have helped create countless celebrations where people can dance, connect and simply be themselves.
From local events to stages across Canada, Kevin continues to share his passion while helping make London’s queer community vibrant, welcoming and full of life.
2026 Best Promoter Award
Honey Dip
The Best Promoter Award recognizes someone whose passion and dedication create opportunities for performers, artists and our community to come together.
Honey Dip has hosted over 225 events in the last year, becoming one of London’s most active homes for drag, fringe performances and queer entertainment. By creating opportunities for performers and bringing people together, Honey Dip has helped local talent shine while giving our community more places to gather, celebrate and connect. Honey Dip helps London’s queer arts scene continue to grow and thrive.