2025 Reading Pride Ambassador Competition

REQUIREMENTS 

• Live in Berks or its surrounding counties
• Be 18+ years old at time of competition
• Be actively involved in the service of the LGBTQ+ community either through their employment or personal volunteer work
• Be available to compete for the title at the Pride Among the stars Gala on June 29, 2025 and promote their involvement.
• Complete an application, and submit a 1-5 minute video detailing their work with the LGBTQ+ community and why they would make a good Ambassador
• Review, agree, & sign the Ambassador Contract (available on the application page)

 THE COMPETITION 

Finalists selected to compete in the competition will compete in the following 3 categories. An independent panel of judges will score and name the winner. 

• Show Us Your Pride: Wear your pride colors as creatively and festively as you can.
• Talent: Show us your talent. Talent may include lip syncing, singing, dancing, spoken word poetry, etc. Can you entertain the crowd and judges? 
• Question and Answer: The judges will ask one question of each contestant. The subject will focus on LGBTQ+ history, issues, etc.

THE PRIZE 
The winning contestant will be named the 2025 Reading Pride Ambassador and receive a sash and prize money distributed throughout the term. All winnings are subject to the terms of the contract.

The competition is a gender-neutral celebration of the entire LGBTQ+ community. Dressing in drag is welcome but not required.