Meet the 2026 Tacoma Pride Award winners and help us celebrate their impact on our community.
                   
2026 Tacoma Pride Awards Winners - Honoring service, leadership, and love
Diamond
2026 Tacoma Pride Diamond Award Honoree

Michelle Douglas

She/Her  |  Diamond Award

This Lifetime Achievement Award is given to an individual for consistent and exemplary service to the LGBTQIA2S+ community of Pierce County over a lifetime.

Michelle Douglas
Pearl
2026 Tacoma Pride Pearl Award Honoree

Troy Christensen

He/Him  |  Pearl Award

Given to an individual who identifies as part of the LGBTQIA2S+ community for service to the LGBTQIA2S+ community of Pierce County, particularly service rendered in the past year.

Troy Christensen
Ruby
2026 Tacoma Pride Ruby Award Honoree

Liz Johnson

She/Her  |  Ruby Award

Given to an individual who is not part of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, but whose actions have directly benefited the community. This may be awarded for service in the past year, or for service rendered over an extended period of time.

Liz Johnson
Emerald
2026 Tacoma Pride Emerald Award Honoree

Puyallup Tribe Pride Committee

Emerald Award

Given to a community-based organization or business for service to the LGBTQIA2S+ community of Pierce County, particularly service rendered in the past year.

Puyallup Tribe Pride Committee
Sapphire
2026 Tacoma Pride Sapphire Award Honoree

Elena Angeles

Sapphire Award

Given to a youth for service to the LGBTQIA2S+ youth community of Pierce County. This award is open to youth ages 14-23.

Elena Angeles
Amber
2026 Tacoma Pride Amber Award Honoree

Mattice Hoyt

Amber Award

The Amber Award is presented posthumously in honor of an individual whose legacy of service, advocacy, and compassion created a lasting impact on the LGBTQIA2S+ community of Pierce County. This award recognizes the enduring influence of their work and the values they embodied throughout their life.

Mattice Hoyt
2026 Tacoma Pride Awards Winners

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