The Academy’s annual Legends Awards returns November 22 for a night of celebration and giving thanks at the iconic Castro Theatre. The Legends Awards honors extraordinary people whose contributions have shaped San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ community and whose stories deserve a permanent place in its history.

This year, we celebrate our allies by presenting Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi with the evening’s highest honor. She is joined by community award recipients Mark Leno (Exemplar Award), Gael Lala-Chávez (Architect Award), Angel Adeyoha (Diane Jones Solidarity Award), Bill Pung, and Dennis Ziebell (San Francisco Bay Times Beacon Award).

An incredible lineup of special guests, led by Sister Roma and fashion designer Zac Posen, will also include Music Director Russell Deason, Donna Sachet, Honey Davenport, and performances by Eduardo González-Maldonado and Leanne Borghesi.

Join us Sunday, November 22, for a night of giving thanks to the leaders, builders, artists, advocates, and allies who have made our community what it is today—and continue to shape what comes next.

Special thanks to Exclusive Promotional Media Sponsor, the San Francisco Bay Times.

A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit True North, a brand new non profit organization that supports young people by providing social connections and experiences as they enter the queer community.