Focus Awards 2026: Pride & Progress

Focus Awards 2026: Pride & Progress

Focus Awards 2026: Pride & Progress, Living in the Raging 20s

Celebrate a decade of pride, community, and impact at the 10th Annual Focus Awards.

Step into an evening inspired by the glamour of today’s biggest entertainment award shows, where we honor the people, organizations, businesses, and leaders who continue to move our community forward. This milestone celebration marks 10 years of recognizing excellence and 11 years of Focus serving the Mid South LGBTQ+ community.

 Friday, August 21, 2026

The evening begins with an exclusive VIP Cocktail Hour featuring a red carpet, photography, interviews, signature cocktails, music, and opportunities to connect with sponsors, nominees, community leaders, and past honorees.

The awards ceremony begins at 7:00 PM with spectacular entertainment, inspiring stories, and unforgettable moments as we present the Focus Awards, including:

 Legacy Award

 Publisher’s Award

 Champion of the Year

 Heart of Gold

 Performer of the Year

 Trailblazer Award

We’re also proud to welcome our partnership with the MidSouth LGBT Chamber of Commerce again as they present three business honors celebrating leadership, advocacy, and economic impact within our community:

 Buddy Douglas Pioneer Award

 Bridge Builder Award

 Advocacy in Business Award

The evening culminates with the People’s Choice Award, our exciting grand finale featuring the finalists, a live winner reveal, and a celebration worthy of this historic milestone.

Enjoy an elegant evening complete with:
 Red carpet arrivals
 Professional photography
 Signature cocktails
 Exceptional cuisine by Chef Eli Townsend
 Live entertainment
 Raffles and surprises

Whether you’re a longtime supporter or joining us for the first time, the Focus Awards is more than an awards ceremony. It’s a celebration of resilience, leadership, creativity, and the people shaping the future of our community.

Reserve your seat, dress to impress, and celebrate Pride & Progress, Living in the Raging 20s.

Learn more and purchase tickets at TheFocusAwards.com.

We can’t wait to celebrate this milestone with you.