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RAINBOW AWARDS & GALA 2025

15th Rainbow awards & Gala

Black Tie & Evening Gown Affair 

Cocktail Hour 6PM-7PM

Awards & Gala 7PM-9PM


Venue: Shultz Center 4019 Boulevard Center Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32207 

rainbow awards & gala 2025 winners

 1. Humanitarian Award

Cindy Watson - JASMYN  


2. Most Influential Person Award

Manny Vasquez - UNF 


3. Best Local Corporation/Business for Equality

VyStar Credit Union 


4. Best Local Equality Organization

JASMYN 


5. Best Local LGBTQ+ Charity/Non-Profit

JASMYN 


6. Best LGBTQ+ Small Business Owner

Bruce Musser - Hair Peace 


7. Best NEW LGBTQ+ Non-Profit/Charity

Colors Jax Center 


8. Best LGBTQ+ Nightclub

InCahoots Nightclub  

Hardwicks Jax  

Park Place 


9. Best Local LGBTQ+Bar

Hardwicks Jax 

Park Place 

InCahoots Jax 


10. Best Local Straight Ally

Mayor Donna Deegan - Jacksonville Mayor 


11. Best Local LGBTQ+ Clergy Leader

Maddie Hilt - Riverside Church   


12. Best Local Lifetime Achievement Person

Karrissa T. Wade 


13. Best Local Transgender Advocate

Regina Livingston – Unspoken Treasury Society 


14. Best Local LGBTQ+ Group

OUTdoorsy Jax 


15. Best LGBTQ+ MC/Host/Hostess

Diva Cliché - Hardwick's Jax & Hamburger Mary's Jax 


16. Best Local Community Theater Group

Theatre Jax 


17. Best Local LGBTQ+ Happy Hour Event

Park Place  


18. Best Local LGBTQ+ Annual Event

Jacksonville River City Pride 


19. Best Local Realtor

Heather Buckman - Cowford Reality & Design 


20. Best Local Restaurant

Biscottis 


21. Best Local Doctor

Dr. Mo Reza - Reza Health 


22. Best Local HIV/AIDS Resource Center

CAN Community Health Center 


23. Best LGBTQ+ Local Bartender

Charlie Brill - Park Place 

Kathy Melstein - InCahoots Nightclub 

Mick Luna - InCahoots, Sherwood's & Hardwicks 


24. Best Performer: Drag Queen / Female Entertainer

Chasity Ross Boen - InCahoots Nightclub


25. Best Performer: Drag King / Male Entertainer

Judas Elliot - InCahoots Nightclub  


26. Best Performer: Musician

Mason Manion 


27. Best Performer: DJ

Mike Bitar – Hardwicks 


28. Best Local Politician

Angie Nixon 


29. Best Local Mental/Behavioral Health Provider

Salym Winter - JASMYN 


30. Best Local Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Wallace - Fleming Island Plastic Surgery 


31. Best Local HIV/AIDS Health Clinic

Reza Health 


32. Best Local Teacher/Professor

Dave Alan Thomas 


33. Best Local LGBTQ+ Sports Team

Duuubal Blue Balls 


34. Best Local LGBTQ+ Sports Athlete

Devin Faustino


35. Best LGBTQ+ Community Cheerleader

Lori - Park Place 


36. Best Local LGBTQ+ Trailblazer

Paige Maghoney Parks - T.A.P. 


37. Best Queer Entertainer

Gieovan Cliche - Hardwicks Jax & Hamburger Mary's Jax


38. Best Local Hair Stylist

Danny Macey - Clover & Woolly Salon 


39. Best Local Spa

Fleming Island Plastic Surgery 


40. Best Local Hair Salon

Hair Peace  


41. Best Local Music/Performing Art Venue

Florida Theatre  


42. Best Local Pizza Restaurant

Carmine's Pie House 


43. Best Local Mexican Restaurant

Lola's Burrito Joint  


44. Best Local Attorney

Chris Wickersham - Law Offices of Christopher Wickersham Jr, P.A. 


45. Best Local Philanthropist

Dan Hutton - AIDS Memorial Project 


46. Best Community Advocate

Jeff Fix - Equality Florida & House of Prism St. Augustine 


47. Best Local Veterinarian

Dr. Jubilee Lassiter - Forever Vets Riverside 


48. Best Local Tattoo Shop

Synthia Roy Tattoo & Body Piercing 


49. Best Local Artist

Ron Episcopo 


50. Best Local Pride Group

UNF Pride Group 


51. Best Local Food Truck

Dobber's Dawgs 

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TOP THREE VOTING NOW OPEN

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hONOREES 2025

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS 2025

TITLE SPONSOR

PRESENTING SPONSOR

PRESENTING SPONSOR

TITLE Sponsor $5000  


Ultimate Ad Placed on Life Size Ad Wall 

(30”w x 40”h)  

Ten (10) Tickets  

Speaking Opportunity During the Evening (Optional)  

Company Verbal Recognition During the Evening  

“Presented by” Company Inclusion in All Press Releases and Promotional Materials  

“Presented by” Logo Placement on Event Page on JaxLGBTChamber.org Website  

“Presented by” Logo Placement in Program  

“Presented by” Logo Placement during Reception Slide Show 

Vendor Table Cocktail Reception

PRESENTING SPONSOR

PRESENTING SPONSOR

PRESENTING SPONSOR

 PRESENTING Sponsor $4500  


Ultimate Ad Placed on Life Size Ad Wall 

(30”w x 40”h)  

Eight (8) Tickets  

Speaking Opportunity During the Evening (Optional)  

Company Verbal Recognition During the Evening  “Presented by” Company Inclusion in All Press Releases and Promotional Materials  

“Presented by” Logo Placement on Event Page on JaxLGBTChamber.org Website  

“Presented by” Logo Placement in Program  “Presented by” Logo Placement during Reception Slide Show  

Vendor Table Cocktail Reception

DIAMOND SPONSOR

PRESENTING SPONSOR

PLATINUM SPONSOR

 DIAMOND Sponsor $4000 

 

Grande Ad Placed on Life Size Ad Wall

 (30”w x 36”h)  

Seven (7) Tickets  

Company Inclusion in All Press Releases  

Company Verbal Recognition During the Evening  Logo Placement during Reception Slide Show  Logo Placement on Event Page on JaxLGBTChamber.org Website  

Logo Placement in Newsletter/Email Communications  

Vendor Table Cocktail Reception

PLATINUM SPONSOR

PLATINUM SPONSOR

PLATINUM SPONSOR

PLATINUM Sponsor $3500


Extra Large Ad Placed on Life Size Ad Wall 

(24”w x 30”h)  

Six (6) Tickets  

Company Inclusion in All Press Releases  

Company Verbal Recognition During the Evening  Logo Placement during Reception Slide Show  Logo Placement on Event Page on JaxLGBTChamber.org  

Logo Placement in Newsletter/Email Communications  

Vendor Table Cocktail Reception

GOLD SPONSOR

PLATINUM SPONSOR

SILVER SPONSOR

GOLD Sponsor $2500  


Large Ad Placed on Life Size Ad Wall 

(20”w x 30”h)  

Four (4) Tickets  

Company Verbal Recognition During the Evening  Logo Placement during Reception Slide Show  Logo Placement on Event Page on JaxLGBTChamber.org Website  

Logo Placement in Gala Newsletter/Email Communications 

Vendor Table Cocktail Reception

SILVER SPONSOR

PLATINUM SPONSOR

SILVER SPONSOR

SILVER Sponsor $2000


Medium Ad Placed on Life Size Ad Wall 

(16”w x 30”h)  

Two (2) Tickets 

Company Verbal Recognition During the Evening  Logo Placement during Reception Slide Show  Logo Placement on Event Page on JaxLGBTChamber.org Website  

FRIEND SPONSOR

FRIEND SPONSOR

FRIEND SPONSOR

FRIEND Sponsor $1000  


Medium Ad Placed on Life Size Ad Wall 

(10”w x 30”h)  

One (2) Tickets  Name Verbal Recognition During the Evening  

Name Mention during Reception Slide Show  Name Mention on Event Page on JaxLGBTChamber.org Website  

MEDIA SPONSOR

FRIEND SPONSOR

FRIEND SPONSOR

MEDIA Partner  


Medium Ad Placed on Life Size Ad Wall 

(16”w x 30”h)  

Two (2) Tickets  

Company Verbal Recognition During the Evening  Logo Placement during Reception Slide Show  Logo Placement on Event Page on JaxLGBTChamber.org Website  

Logo Placement in Newsletter/Email Communications  

Company Inclusion in All Press Releases & Promotional Materials  

Pay Sponsorships 2025

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