DALLAS —The City of Dallas celebrated Pride Month today by hosting the 2026 Pride in Excellence Awards Reception. The event honored local LGBTQ+ leaders who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and achievement across business, civic engagement, public service, arts and culture, and philanthropy.
The ceremony featured remarks from Dallas City Council Members Chad West and Laura Cadena, who highlighted the vital contributions of the honorees in fostering a more inclusive and welcoming city.
The annual Pride in Excellence Awards recognize Dallas residents who embody the core values of service and innovation, leveraging their platforms to create meaningful, lasting change for the LGBTQ+ community. This year’s recipients represent a diverse group of advocates, professionals, and community leaders whose collective impact continues to strengthen the vibrancy of Dallas.
The 2026 award recipients include:
- Kirk Myers-Hill Pioneer in PRIDE Award: Libby Gonzales
- Adam Medrano Excellence in Leadership Award: Honorable Omar Narvaez
- Outstanding Leadership in Business Award: Visit Dallas
- Outstanding Leadership in Community Impact Award: Juan Contreras
- Outstanding Leadership in Public Service Award: Honorable Julie Johnson
- Outstanding Leadership in Arts and Culture Award: Jerome Larez
- Outstanding Leadership in Health and Human Services Award: Cece Cox
- Outstanding Leadership in Philanthropy Award: Mark Niermann & Enrique Macgregor
A complete list of the 2026 award recipients, along with detailed information about their professional achievements and community contributions, is available on the city’s official news blog.
To view the full list of recipients, please visit: dallascitynews.net/2026pride-in-excellence
