NEW YORK, June 3 — The 2025 Pride Awards have unveiled this year’s nominees, with major contenders including Wicked and The Wedding Banquet leading the pack in the film categories. Pop star Ariana Grande and actress Cynthia Erivo are also among the high-profile names recognized, while Wicked co-star Bowen Yang received three nominations across acting categories.
The annual Pride Awards celebrate excellence within the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies. Scheduled for June 29 at Lincoln Center, the one-day event takes place during Pride Month and includes a summit designed to amplify voices, drive advocacy, and showcase leadership across creative industries.
This year’s summit will focus on visibility, empowerment, and collaboration. Attendees can expect curated panel discussions, film screenings, and networking sessions addressing topics such as wellness, representation, and creative leadership.
N. Mabasa-Mathope, founder and president of the Pride Awards, said the event is about more than recognition. “The Pride Awards were created to honor not just the talent and accomplishments of our community, but the courage and resilience it takes to thrive and lead unapologetically,” she said. “In 2025, we’re building both bridges and legacy.”
The ceremony and summit are positioned as a milestone in LGBTQIA+ advocacy, giving the community ownership of its stories and celebrating those who use their platforms for positive impact.
Select Nominees:
Best Picture
- Wicked
- The Wedding Banquet
- Ponyboi
- Queens of the Dead
- Magazine Dreams
- Love Me
- Egghead & Twinkie
- The Parenting
- Queer
- I Don’t Understand You
Best Series or Miniseries
- P-Valley
- RuPaul’s Drag Race
- Clean Slate
- American Horror Stories
- Mid-Century Modern
- Best Actor in a Motion Picture
- Colman Domingo
- Daniel Craig
- Bowen Yang
- Jonathan Majors
- Nik Dodani
Best Actress in a Motion Picture
- Kristen Stewart
- Cynthia Erivo
- Lily Gladstone
- Karla Sofia Gascon
- Sabrina Jieafa
- Best Supporting Actress
- Ariana Grande
- Margaret Cho
- Akira Akbar
- Isabela Merced
- Sophie Okonedo
Best Ensemble Cast (Film)
- Wicked
- Sacramento
- Magazine Dreams
- Things Like This
- Companion
Best Documentary
- Black As U R
- Lady Like
- Move Ya Body: The Birth of House
- Coexistence, My Ass!
- Enigma
- Pee-Wee As Himself
Best International Film
- ASOG
- Viet and Nam
- On Becoming a Guinea Fowl
- Eat The Night
- Rains of Babel
Best Music Video
- Billie Eilish – “Lunch”
- Janelle Monáe – “Lipstick Lover”
- Black Roses – “Let’s Dance Together”
- Mira – “Ring Ring”
- Saucy Santana – “Bounce”
Best Commercial
- Starbucks – Coffee Frenemies
- Coca-Cola – Taste the Feeling
- NYX – That’s Suspicious (Cardi B)
- Volkswagen – A Lesbian Wedding
- Starry – It’s Time to See Other Sodas (Ice Spice)
- Mountain Dew – Aubrey Plaza Having a Blast
Community Honorary Awards
- Lifetime Achievement: Sir Elton John
- Humanitarian Award: Rashad Robinson
- HIV/AIDS Advocate: Luna Ortiz
- Political/Activism Award: Karine Jean-Pierre
- Ally Advocate Award: Johanne Morne
- Philanthropist Award: Erik Bottcher
- Best Executive: Dennis Williams (Warner Bros. Discovery/HBO)
- Actors in Drag on Screen: John Leguizamo
- Fashion Forward Award: Telfar Clemens
The Pride Awards continue to be a vital platform for honoring courage, creativity, and progress within and beyond the LGBTQIA+ community. The full list of nominees is available on the Pride Awards website.
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