TransNetwork honored at Equality Florida Gala and WONDER Awards
TransNetwork was honored this spring for our leadership and impact, first at the Equality Florida Gala in May, then at the WONDER Awards in February.
🏛️ Equality Florida Gala: “Resist in Rouge”
The 2025 Equality Florida St. Pete Gala on May 17 was a dazzling, sold-out evening held at The Coliseum. With a Moulin Rouge-inspired theme, the venue glowed under draped string lights and a golden Eiffel Tower centerpiece. Drag performances—including a full medley from the Gripp family—brought circus-level glamour to the stage.
Mayor Ken Welch emphasized St. Pete’s inclusive values, while Equality Florida raised over $1 million to support statewide LGBTQ+ rights. TransNetwork received the 2025 Community Partner Award, with our video highlights showing our presence in Tallahassee protests and trans-affirming events. Seeing our work recognized and cheered for was deeply moving.
🌟 2025 WONDER Awards
Hosted by Watermark Out News, the WONDER Awards on February 28 celebrated excellence in Tampa Bay’s LGBTQ+ community. TransNetwork placed in four major categories:
- 🥇 1st Place – Favorite Local Trans-Affirming Space (TransNetwork Events)
- 🥈 2nd Place – Favorite Local Trans-Affirming Organization
- 🥉 3rd Place – Favorite Local Trans-Affirming Event (Trans & Ally Picnic, with PFLAG Safety Harbor)
- 🥉 3rd Place – Most Effective Local Nonprofit Organization
These honors reflect our growing impact—and the incredible community that makes it possible. Whether you join us at the Trans March or Transtastic, you are helping build safer, joyful futures for trans people across Florida.
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With gratitude to all our supporters and sponsors, especially Equality Florida, Watermark Out News, and our fierce community. Let’s keep growing together.
