On January 13, the Flamingo Las Vegas was the place to be. Compete hosted its 12th Annual Petey Awards honoring athletes and individuals for their work furthering sports diversity.
The evening was hosted by UK soccer official Ryan Atkin and USA Racquetball director Connor Shane, SDLT. Molly Lenore, SDL was scheduled to cohost the event but was unable to attend. The event team was led by Gus Penaranda, International Gay & Lesbian Football Association president.
Jackie Dupree (pictured above) and DJ Axis provided the entertainment.
2022 Honorees
Change Champion Award
Demp Bradford
Bonny Bernat
Community Non-Profit Award
SAFY
Outstanding Non-Profit Award
SafeNest
Community Hero Award
Soléil McCants
IGLFA Lifetime Achievement Award
Kenyatta Scott (pictured above)
Molly Lenore Inspiring Athlete Award
Caidin Thomas Smith
Freddie Alvarez and Sin City Classic team pictured above.
Ken Scearce Tribute Award
Freddie Alvarez
National Sports Tournament Partnership Award
NGFFL
Tempe Tourism Office
Arizona Cardinals
Readers’ Choice Award
Nina Cole (main photo)
Emerging Sport Award
US Quidditch
MVP Award
Joshua Magallanes
Mark Bingham Athlete of the Year
Female-Rhonda Rasjsich
Male-Micah Porter
Return To Play Award (three individual awards)
GSWS 2021
NAGAAA
Greater Columbus Sports Commission
National Tournament Bid Award
Las Vegas Gay Softball Association
Outstanding Sports Tournament
Regional/Local
Neon Classic
Corporate Diversity Partner Award
Caesars Entertainment
Legacy Award
Dionne Warwick
