Celebrate the quiet, the loud and the ally who shows up , organisers at the Bisexual Resource Center in the US are inviting nominations for Celebrate Bisexuality+ Day awards, a chance for communities everywhere to spotlight people who make bi+ life brighter and safer. Nominations close 9 September; winners announced 23 September.

Essential Takeaways

  • Who’s running it: The Bisexual Resource Center (BRC) is relaunching Celebrate Bisexuality+ Day Awards to honour bi+ people, allies and public figures.
  • Categories: Unsung Hero (behind-the-scenes contributors), Bi+ Ally (supportive non-bi advocates) and Bee Hero (public champions).
  • Deadline: Nominations close Wednesday 9 September; winners revealed on Celebrate Bisexuality+ Day, 23 September.
  • Why it matters: The awards aim to remedy erasure, spotlight unpaid labour, and amplify visibility for a community often overlooked.
  • What to expect: Thoughtful entries, emotional stories and a chance to publicly thank people whose work is steady, practical and heartfelt.

Why these awards feel urgent right now

There’s a warm, slightly fierce urgency behind the BRC’s call for nominations , and you can almost hear the relief when communities get the recognition they deserve. According to the Bisexual Resource Center, bi+ people’s work is frequently overlooked, whether it’s quiet peer support, volunteer organising or visible advocacy.

This matters because visibility shapes safety and resources. When unpaid labour stays hidden, communities lose funding, influence and sometimes their history. Nominating someone is a small, active way to push back: it makes the invisible visible and gives credit where it’s due.

Meet the categories: who should you nominate?

The awards split into three clear buckets so different kinds of contribution get their moment. Unsung Hero celebrates the person who shows up after the headlines fade; Bi+ Ally acknowledges non-bi champions who use their platform for good; Bee Hero highlights public figures whose visibility moves the needle.

Think about the person who offers moral support, organises a local meetup, or consistently corrects bi erasure in public forums. The criteria are simple , impact, persistence and heart , so don’t overthink it. A heartfelt nomination describing concrete acts will travel further than a generic compliment.

How to write a nomination that actually helps

A good nomination paints a short, specific story. Start with one strong example: what did they do, who benefited, and why did it matter? Note dates and outcomes where you can , numbers or quotes help. Explain the person’s role (volunteer, organiser, teacher, public figure) and add a line about how their work changed people’s lives.

Upload any supporting links or testimonials if the form allows. And remember: nominations aren’t only for high-profile heroes. The Unsung Hero category exists precisely for the librarian, the local activist or the friend whose labour keeps communities functioning.

What past BRC work shows about community impact

The Bisexual Resource Center has been running Celebrate Bisexuality Day efforts and research projects for years, including surveys about what brings bi+ people joy and what makes Pride meaningful. Those initiatives reveal a recurring theme: community-building is often grassroots, emotionally charged work that pays social dividends over time, even when it’s unpaid.

That background suggests these awards won’t be mere ceremony. They’re part of a broader BRC strategy to document, celebrate and support bi+ life , and to create examples funders and policymakers can point to when deciding where resources go.

How to take part beyond nominating

If you’re not ready to nominate, you can still celebrate: share stories, amplify nominees on social media, or host a local screening, talk or meetup around Celebrate Bisexuality+ Day. Small acts of recognition , a public thank-you, a pinned post, or passing on a donation link , make a difference.

And if you’re a journalist, educator or employer, use the moment to check how your language treats bi+ identities. Representation is more than mentioning someone once; it’s about accurate, sustained inclusion.

It’s a small change that can make every contribution feel seen.

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