Engendered Spirit Awards

2025 Engendered Spirit Awards Nominations are Now Open!

What is the Engendered Spirit Award?

Each year during Trans Pride Washington DC we honor individuals with our Engendered Spirit Award. This award is given to those who've made a critical impact on our local trans, non-binary, and gender-expansive community. Please use the form below to nominate a community member who supports and contributes to uplifting the voices and elevating the visibility of the transgender, non-binary, and gender diverse communities.


Please submit nominations by Friday, April 11, 2025.


Nomination Statement

Please provide a detailed statement (at least 100 words) explaining why you nominate this individual for the Engendered Spirit Award. Be sure to address the following criteria:


Eligibility & Selection Criteria



Nomination Process

2024 Engendered Spirit Awards Honorees

Ty Kitchen

Iya Dammons

Cooper Joslin