ELDRED — Catskills Pride will present the 2026 Catskills Pride Awards on Saturday, June 6 at The Eldred Preserve, honoring the people and partnerships shaping the Catskills into a more inclusive, welcoming place for all. Doors open at 5 p.m., with the ceremony officially kicking off at 6 p.m., and the evening will be hosted by acclaimed drag comedian, singer, and emcee Pissi Myles.

Equal parts awards gala and big-hearted community reunion, the night will celebrate joy, resilience, and progress across the region, bringing together neighbors, advocates, allies, artists, and business leaders for an evening of recognition, performance, and connection. 

The 2026 program will also feature a silent auction of one-of-a-kind work from local artists, makers and businesses, flowing drinks and mocktails, and opportunities to mingle, network, and celebrate, followed by a dance party.

The Pride Awards is Catskills Pride’s largest gala-format event of the year. Now in its third year, the celebration will recognize five honorees across five categories:

Artistic Achievement Award — Nonna Hall

Business Excellence Award — Anthony Coscia & Barry Becker

Activism Award — Wendy Stuart

Community Leader Award — Paula Campbell

Ally of the Year — Melissa Gilbert

“These honorees represent the very best of who we are in Sullivan County. They’re neighbors who show up, build community, and make the Catskills a place where everyone can feel like they belong. We can’t wait to celebrate them alongside their peers and our cherished queer Catskills community, and to do it with the one and only Pissi Myles at the mic,” said Omar Osbourne, Catskills Pride President.

Catskills Pride was recently honored with an official proclamation from New York State Assemblymember Paula Elaine Kay, recognizing the organization’s extraordinary service to the LGBTQIA+ community across the Catskills. 

Tickets for the 2026 Catskills Pride Awards are available now and going quickly. Tickets and event details can be found at www.catskillspride.com.