TORONTO — Global pop star Sam Smith will honour legendary singer and composer Beverly Glenn-Copeland at the second edition of the PTP Pink Awards.
Organizers say Glenn-Copeland is this year’s legacy award recipient and one of six prominent LGBTQ+ figures being celebrated at Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York Hotel on Nov. 6.
“Sort Of” creator Bilal Baig, “Reservation Dogs” actor Devery Jacobs, Rough Trade vocalist Carole Pope, and American writer Harper Steele will also be toasted for their cultural contributions.
Rounding out the honourees is lawyer Douglas Elliott, whose career involved many cases defending the rights of Canada’s LGBTQ community.
The Pink Awards are run by media company Pink Triangle Press to recognize notable LGBTQ Canadians. Each receives a cash amount to donate to an individual or community organization they feel has made a difference.
This year’s event will be hosted by “Schitt’s Creek” actress Emily Hampshire and “Canada’s Drag Race” choreographer Hollywood Jade. Tickets to the gala and a new after party are available through the PTP website.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 2, 2025.
David Friend, The Canadian Press
