Collections by Michlle Brown WSG Phillip Esteem/2019 Esteem Awards

The 2019 Esteem Awards will take place on Sunday, July 7th.  It’s the 12th year individuals and organizations from Chicago and across the country will be recognized for their accomplishments.

Philip Esteem is the founder and organizer of the annual awards ceremony. He started working in the community with Black Pride in Chicago back in 2005. Philip founded the Esteem Awards to give recognition to outstanding LGBTQ organizations and individual not only in Chicago but nationally each year. Besides the Esteem Awards, he also manages PrideIndex.com, an online entertainment guide to events, bars and parties for the African-American and LGBT communities. 

This year’s 12th annual Esteem Awards ceremony will take place in collaboration with the Lighthouse Church of Chicago. The awards will take place at the Church. The Lighthouse Church of Chicago is an inclusive predominately African American LGBT church. Esteem Awards honorees will receive their awards at the Church's Fifth Annual Black Gay Pride Worship Service Brunch.

Local Chicago, as well as national activists and organizations, will be honored. The nationally recognized comedian Sampson McCormick will not only receive an award but will also perform.

Lighthouse Church is located at 2335 N Orchard Street in the Lincoln Park area of Chicago. The event is free and ample parking is available.