Canadian Pink Triangle Press Awards

Pink Triangle Press (PTP) announced that internationally acclaimed & trailblazing actress, activist & cultural commentator Peppermint will host the 2026 Pink Awards alongside award-winning comedian & Heated Rivalry actor Brandon Ash-Mohammed. Shannon Burns iHeartRadio Canada entertainment correspondent will return to host the Pink Carpet. Returning for its 3rd year the Pink Awards will take place on November 5th at Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York. Peppermint stated, “It’s an honor to join the Pink Awards in celebrating the incredible people shaping Two-Spirit, Indigenous & LGBTQIA+ communities across Canada. Now is the perfect moment to remind ourselves that our community’s diversity is our strength & that the queer community comprises people of all races, ethnicities, nationalities, genders, sexualities & abilities. I’m grateful to be part of an evening that uplifts both the community & the people working every day to make our communities stronger & more visible than ever.” David Walberg, Executive Director and CEO of Pink Triangle Press concluded, “Each year, the Pink Awards continue to grow in impact. As we enter our 3rd year, we welcome this opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our icons & acknowledge the courage & resilience of charities doing so much good in our communities. Thanks to Peppermint & Brandon Ash-Mohammed who will share their gifts leading this incredible evening.” Founded in 1971 Pink Triangle Press produces LGBTQ journalism at Xtra Magazine & through a variety of content distribution channels in Canada & abroad. The org began as a gay liberation newspaper The Body Politic & was named by Masthead Magazine as one of Canada’s 20 most influential magazines of all time.

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