Elder Pride Awards
Elder Pride Awards
This festive and heartwarming event is held each year to support the older LGBTQ+ adults in our community and to celebrate those who have made an impact in their lives. This fundraising event includes food and drinks while guests learn about Friendly House’s Elder Pride Services program.
The 2025 Elder Pride Awards is on Thursday, September 18th, from 4-6 pm at Friendly House. To RSVP, please email RSVP@fhpdx.org.
Elder Pride Award Winners 2025
Legacy Award: Ed Cauduro Fund of OCF
Community Spotlight: Michael Simon
Agent of Change: Washington County DAVS
Local Heroes Award: Our Bold Voices, Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership, The Pharmacy
Lifetime Achievement: Pat Cach
Congratulations to all our 2025 winners!
Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors!
Supporting Elder Pride Services as a business or individual sponsor allows you to reach more than 5000 individuals through email, social media, and program promotion. Plus you’ll be supporting the essential services and supports for our LGBTQ+ elders.
When you advertise in the EPS Awards program, not only will your advertising dollars support the Elder Pride Services program, but you will reach an audience of ~100 attendees, including LGBTQ+ older adults, their families, allies and supporters.
Can’t make it to this year’s event? Your donation to Elder Pride Services helps Friendly House continue to provide services, advocacy, engagement, and support for older LGBTQ+ adults in our community. Your contribution is both life-changing and tax deductible!