Student Award

Student Award

Hayato Nakabayashi Hayato is an excellent and insightful student. His academic advisor noted that Hayato’s thesis is based in the field of human resource development and explores the work experiences of Asian, gay male, immigrants in the Canadian workplace. He...
New Business Award

New Business Award

Oh Doughnuts Oh Doughnuts supplies gourmet-style doughnuts to an increasing number of Winnipeg restaurants and coffee shops. Owner Amanda Kinden’s treats, made with locally produced organic flour and eggs and, when called for, fair-trade organic chocolate, are...
Community Builder Award – Organization

Community Builder Award – Organization

RPM: Rainbow Pride Mosaic RPM have been an active part of the U of M student environment for years — helping to make university life easier and enjoyable for LGBT students and allies. They have raised money for causes in our community including Rainbow Resource...
Community Builder Award – Individual

Community Builder Award – Individual

Michelle McHale Michelle McHale has been a leader in Manitoba’s LGBT* community over the past year with her tenacity and passion to spread the Pride movement to Steinbach, a community that has been the centre of a diversity controversy. Her personal story of...
Trailblazer Award

Trailblazer Award

Shandi Strong Shandi has been an out, visible advocate and role-model in the trans community since transitioning herself many years ago. She faced a very discriminatory workplace but didn’t let that stop her from becoming a visible leader in the trans...