Somos Seattle Pride Awards
Legacy Hall of Fame
Carlos Alaniz
Emma Moreno
Luis Viquez
La Gorda - Joel Aguirre
Dr. Daniel Rivas
Vida Amore
La Resistencia Hall of Fame
Andrew Santos
Sareni Ruiz
Monica Castrejon
The nomination period for the 2025 Somos Seattle awards starts 3/12/2025 and ends 5/1/25.
Honorees will be recognized for lifetime achievements at our annual Pride Reception on 6/13/2025.
We welcome your help in nominating leaders who deserve recognition.
Legacy Award:
Somos Legacy Award is meant to honor and recognize the contributions of Washington’s LGBTQ Latinx individuals who have left a positive generational impact in our communities, advancing the rights, dignity, services, and/or representation of LGBTQ Latinx folks. LGBTQ Latinx folks have positively transformed structural, social, systemic, and/or cultural spaces in the broader LGBTQ and/or Latinx society. Let’s recognize, uplift, and celebrate these accomplishments in our community today.
Nominees for Somos Legacy Leader Awards should meet these criteria:
Demonstrate a record of public leadership and dedication to LGBTQ causes.
Serve as role models and mentors to others over the years.
Contribute to the appreciation and recognition of LGBTQ & Latinx communities in Washington State.
La Resistencia Award:
The Somos Resistencia Award honors passionate activists who lead the fight against the many challenges facing our LGBTQ+ and Latinx communities, driving change and creating a more just and thriving world for all. Each generation has a role to play in this work.
Nominees for the Somos Resistencia Awards should meet these criteria:
Identified issues impacting the LGBTQ and/or Latinx Community
Launched into action to improve or resolve the challenges facing the LGBTQ and/or Latinx community.
Demonstrated courageous leadership through their work.