No Boxes. No Borders. No Bounds. Just Queer Brilliance in Advertising & Marketing.

DEADLINE: MAY 4, 2025

EARLY-BIRD PRICING DEADLINE: APRIL 21, 2025

This year, the Pride in Advertising & Marketing Awards is embracing category fluidity—because queer creativity in marketing doesn’t fit into rigid boxes, and neither should our awards. 

At a time when LGBTQ+ rights are under attack in many parts of the world, visibility and advocacy in advertising and marketing matter more than ever. Whether it’s a groundbreaking campaign, a bold piece of creative work, a brand standing firm in the face of backlash, an internal initiative that makes workplaces more inclusive, or a spectacular demonstration of leadership—we want to celebrate the people and organizations who are making a difference.

We recognize that LGBTQ+ representation takes different forms in different cultural, social, and political contexts. In some places, queer advocacy is about loud, proud, and unapologetic visibility. In others, it’s about coded messaging, quiet support, or policies that protect and uplift communities behind the scenes.

We also acknowledge the importance of corporate Pride efforts. While external campaigns receive the most attention, corporate-level or internal work—employee resource groups, benefits policies, and statements of support—often serve as critical signals of acceptance, especially in regions where queer visibility is met with hostility. We want to encourage more brands and businesses to take action, to be visible where they can, and to stand firm in their commitments even when it’s difficult to navigate.

If your work has moved the needle for LGBTQ+ representation, resonated with queer audiences, or taken action to support our community, it belongs here.