Prestwich Pride organisers have shared their "immense gratitude" after receiving a nomination for Gaydio first-ever Pride Awards.
The inaugural Prestwich Pride was a huge success last August and is still being talked about five months on.
After the "Grassroots Pride of the Year" nomination, one of the organisers thanked everyone involved and shared their excitement for Prestwich Pride 2023.
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Prestwich Pride organiser, Teneille Busby, said: ‘“We are overjoyed to learn that we have been shortlisted for Grassroots Pride of the Year.
“We are sharing a platform with some inspirational organisations who do amazing things for their communities.
“To be in a category with all the nominees, including the likes of UK Black Pride and Trans Pride Brighton, after only one year is remarkable.
"We express immense gratitude to anyone who has helped get us to this point.”
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The Grassroots organisers have been nominated by Gaydio listeners and members of the public in one of eight categories.
Each category aims to recognise and reward extraordinary efforts made to bring Pride to all corners of the UK.
Teneille said: “Thank you to the voters and the local community for making it a success, including the businesses who generously donated amazing prizes in our raffles and to all those who selflessly gave their time and talent.
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“We can’t wait to share with you our plans for Prestwich Pride 2023.”
The 2022 event was hosted by Cuckoo on Bury New Road and a total of £3754.64 was raised to support those living with HIV.
Prestwich Pride will be going up against UK Black Pride, Trans Pride, Brighton, Chesterfield Pride and Salford Pride for the Grassroots award, celebrating those who made a difference for the LGBTQ+ community.
The award ceremony will take place on Friday, February 10, at the Hilton Manchester Deansgate.
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