Focus Awards 2026
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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.
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.
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Where is it happening?
Ballet Memphis, 2144 Madison Avenue,Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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