Jonathan Thunderword Humanitarian Award
Recognizes individuals devoted to the welfare of humanity and the uplift of community. This award honors those whose work demonstrates compassion, service, and dedication to improving the lives of others. Their contributions may include aiding those less fortunate, alleviating suffering, and advancing efforts that strengthen and empower communities. Recipients embody humanitarian values while advancing the mission of the Black Trans Advocacy Coalition.

Kortney Ryan Ziegler Awareness Award
Recognizes individuals who elevate and affirm Black and transgender identities while challenging race and gender oppression. This award honors advocates who promote transgender awareness through public visibility and influence in community spaces, education, film, music, television, or other media platforms. Recipients use their platform to inspire social change and advance the mission of the Black Trans Advocacy Coalition.

Monica Roberts Advocacy Award
Recognizes individuals who have served as influential role models in advocating for transgender rights and services. This award honors leaders whose advocacy campaigns, initiatives, or programs promote inclusion, dignity, and well-being for transgender people. Recipients demonstrate a sustained commitment to advancing the mission of the Black Trans Advocacy Coalition.

Louis Mitchell Empowerment Award
Recognizes individuals who have dedicated themselves to empowering transgender people and improving their quality of life. This award honors leaders who create opportunities for growth, strengthen community confidence, and foster personal and collective development. Their work enhances knowledge, self-image, and leadership within the community while advancing the mission of the Black Trans Advocacy Coalition.

Kylar Broadus Equality Award
Recognizes individuals who have championed equality and human rights for transgender people. This award honors advocates who work to improve policies, expand opportunities, and eliminate discrimination. Recipients are committed to ensuring that every individual has the chance to reach their full potential free from prejudice, while advancing the mission of the Black Trans Advocacy Coalition.

BTMI Man of the Year
Recognizes a leader who goes above and beyond in advocating for the transmasculine community. Recipients demonstrate commitment to trans masculine identity development, holistic wellness, and community leadership. Their service includes volunteerism, advocacy, and initiatives that advance the mission of Black Transmen Inc.

BTWI Woman of the Year
Recognizes a leader who goes above and beyond in advocating for the transfeminine community. Recipients demonstrate commitment to transfeminine identity development, holistic wellness, and community leadership through service, advocacy, and volunteerism that advance the mission of Black Transwomen Inc

BTMX Advocate of the Year
Recognizes an individual who goes above and beyond in advocating for the gender nonconforming and non-binary community. Recipients demonstrate leadership in advancing identity development, holistic wellness, and community empowerment while supporting the mission of Black Trans MX.

Emerging Leader Award
Recognizes transgender individuals who are new to advocacy but have already made significant contributions toward improving access to health care, housing, or employment for transgender people.

Trailblazer Award
Recognizes transgender individuals who are creating innovative pathways for social change and advancing improvements in health care, housing, employment, and community empowerment.

Trans Ally Award
Recognizes individuals who demonstrate unwavering support for the Black transgender community by challenging stereotypes, dispelling myths, and building bridges of understanding through advocacy, education, and partnership.

Trans Ally Organization/Agency Award
Recognizes organizations, agencies, or programs that have made significant improvements in policies, services, or access to health care, housing, employment, or other resources benefiting transgender people.