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Lifetime Achievement Award
Lifetime Achievement Award
Given to individuals who have over the years worked with, promoted, supported, and generally
lived and breathed Ohio Gay Pride pageantry.
Recipients of the award have been:
Erica Martinez - 2019
Joe Etts - 2018
Alexis O'Hara - 2017
Tara Richmond Pride in Pageantry Award
Tara Richmond Pride in Pageantry Award
Given to the individual(s) who has worked and promoted the Ohio Gay Pride pageant system above and beyond expectations. Named in honor of Tara Richmond the first Miss Columbus Gay Pride and first Miss Ohio Gay Pride.
Recipients of the award have been:
Cherry Poppins - 2023
David Abrams - 2019
Olivia Jane - 2018
Dane Decardeza - 2017
Marc Offenburger - 2016
Reianna Ali - 2015
Izaya Cole - 2014
John Lathram III - 2013
Brian Menegay - 2010
Paige Passion - 2009
Lita Mannon - 2007 - First Recipient
Martinez Dedication Award
Martinez Dedication Award
Given to the individual who dedicated themselves to the Ohio Gay Pride System.
Named in honor of Erica Martinez and Paco Martinez -
the first contestant to successfully win both Miss and Mr Ohio Gay Pride (2004/2008).
Recipients of the award have been:
Stevie Phoenix - 2022
Jada Fenix Lorez - 2019
Hunter Faulhaber/Soy Queen - 2018
Arione Decardeza - 2017
Brock Bradly - 2016
Marc Offenburger - 2015
Joey Dotson - 2014
Joey Fleming - 2013
Brent Fabian - 2012
Johnathan Thacker - 2011
Shirl Stoney - 2010
The Lita Mannon Pride Award
The Lita Mannon Pride Award
Given to the individual(s) who has worked over the years to support not only Ohio Gay Pride Pageantry but the Art of Drag through Passion, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence.
Named in honor of Lita Mannon, the state promoter from 2003 to 2011.
Recipients of the award have been:
Debbie and Mark Long - 2022
Brent Fabian - 2019
Rob Austin - 2019
Mary Nolan - 2018
Alexis O'Hara Pride in Presentation Award
Alexis O'Hara Pride in Presentation Award
Given to the individual competing for Miss Ohio Gay Pride whose presentation outfit not only matched the theme but exceeded levels of expectation. Named in honor of Alexis O'Hara ,former Miss Ohio Gay Pride 2000-2003, and former co-owner of Ohio Gay Pride Pageantry.
Recipients of the award have been:
Gya Mongciel J-Love - 2023
Brionna Brooks - 2022
Joey Wynters - 2019
Jada Fenix-Lorez - 2018
Soy Queen - 2017
Reianna Ali - 2016
Tova Uravitch - 2015
Reianna Ali - 2014
Rob Austin Pride in Presentation Award
Rob Austin Pride in Presentation Award
Given to the individual competing for Mr Ohio Gay Pride whose presentation outfit not only matched the theme but exceeded levels of expectation.
Named in honor of Rob Austin ,former Mr Ohio Gay Pride 2011.
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Recipients of the award have been:
Lex T Hunter - 2023
Adonis Vayne - 2022
Monroe DeMoore - 2019
B Sharp - 2018
Redd Valentine - 2017
The Joe Etts Promoter of the Year Award
The Joe Etts Promoter of the Year Award
Given to the Best Promoter(s) as chosen by the Titleholders.
Name changed in 2022 to honor Joe Etts, the longest serving Promoter in the system for 15 years.
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Pandora Foxx / Happy Lynx - 2023
Miss Ohio Gay Pride
ToJo Productions - 2018
Joe Etts - 2017
Mr Ohio Gay Pride
Joe Etts - 2018
Joe Etts - 2017
Mr Ohio Gay Pride King
Joe Etts - 2019
Joe Etts - 2018
Joe Etts - 2017
Preliminary of the Year Award
Preliminary of the Year Award
Given to the Best Preliminary as chosen by the Titleholders.
Dayton Gay Pride - 2023
Miss Ohio Gay Pride
Dayton Gay Pride - 2018
Dayton Gay Pride - 2017
Mr Ohio Gay Pride
Gem City Gay Pride - 2018
Dayton Gay Pride - 2017
Mr Ohio Gay Pride King
Capital City Gay Pride - 2019
Dayton Gay Pride - 2017
The Olivia Jane Pride in Community Award
The Olivia Jane Pride in Community Award
Given to the individual who through their actions are supporting the Community.
Renamed in 2022 to honor Olivia Jane who has gone above and beyond in the community to support.
Recipients of the award have been:
Pandora Foxx & Foxx Family Foundation - 2023
Stevie Phoenix - 2022 @ Miss
Olivia Jane - 2022 @ Mr/Mx
Shaun Whybark - 2013 @ Miss
Gloria McCauley - 2013 @ Mr