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Every year, Capital Pride celebrates the local 2SLGBTQIA+ community. These leaders engage in meaningful work in our region. The Grand Marshal and Honoured Group lead the annual Pride Parade. 

We are currently accepting nominations for our 2026 Grand Marshall and Honoured Group awards. Nominations are being accepted until June 10, 2026. 

  • Grand Marshall: The Grand Marshall is a leader within the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Through professional, personal or volunteer work, they have had a big impact in the National Capital Region, Kitigan Zibi or Pikwakanagan First Nation.
  • Honoured Group: An organization or group that has had a big impact on the local community in the National Capital Region, Kitigan Zibi or Pikwakanagan First Nation, either through an ongoing project or a particular initiative.

Check out the FAQ below for more information around eligibility.

If you require assistance completing this form please email [email protected].

Nominate a Grand Marshal!
Nominate an Honoured Group!

FAQ

If you are a queer person who lives or works in the National Capital Region, then you can nominate a person or a group, even if you don’t know them personally. And yes, you can nominate yourself. We encourage you to submit nominations that reflect the full diversity of our community, including people and groups who face intersecting forms of marginalization and who have made an impact through their advocacy work, their activism, cultural work or community-building.

The Executive Director and the Board of Directors determine whether the nominees are eligible. All nominees must accept the nomination. The Grand Marshall and Honoured Group are then chosen by vote by a panel made up of past Grand Marshals, the Executive Director and Board members of Capital Pride. The panel will consist of approximately 12 members.

  • Identify as a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community;
  • Live or work in the National Capital Region
  • Show leadership that reflects Pride’s mission (to create opportunities to celebrate, advocate, educate and connect people, respecting the full diversity of the 2SLGBTQ+ community);
  • Have made meaningful contributions to the queer community;
  • Be willing and able to participate in the Pride Parade, our annual Flag raising and a few other events.

  • Be based in, or have a strong connection to, the National Capital Region;
  • Demonstrate a clear and positive impact on the queer community;
  • Reflect the values of community-building and collaboration;
  • Align with Capital Pride’s mission;
  • Be able to designate representatives to participate in the Pride Parade and related activities.