You Can Play honoured at the inaugural PTP Pink Awards

At the inaugural Pink Triangle Press (PTP) Awards, one of the world’s longest-running 2SLGBTQIA+ media organizations, award recipients were recognized for community achievements in Canada. The national recognition event featured prominent 2SLGBTQIA+ celebrities and activists (champions) paying-it-forward to honour Canadian community organizations and individuals (changemakers) making a difference.

The You Can Play project was honoured at a gala event on November 7, 2024 in Toronto, chosen as Marie-Philip Poulin's changemaker.

"Marie-Philip's choice to recognize our organization means the world to us. Through her remarkable career as one of the greatest hockey players on the planet and her role as captain of Team Canada, she has inspired generations of athletes across this country and beyond. Her impact goes far beyond just the ice. By standing with the LGBTQ+ community and championing inclusion, she is helping to change lives and empower individuals to be their true selves and ensuring they remain connected to the sports they love." ​
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​- David Palumbo, Chair of the Board, You Can Play

Actress Emily Hampshire (Schitt’s Creek) made a surprise appearance on-stage to recognize the You Can Play Project with their Pink Award on behalf of PWHL superstar, Marie-Philip Poulin, who was out of town representing Team Canada at the ​ Rivalry Series. Toronto Sceptres (PWHL)'s Carly Jackson joined You Can Play as a special guest.

Actor Elliot Page, singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright, Activist Latoya Nugent, and professional hockey player Marie-Philip Poulin were among six prominent LGBTQ2S+ figures and their changemakers celebrated at the inaugural PTP Pink Awards. The event was hosted by Canada's Drag Race Season 1 winner, Queen Priyanka.

You Can Play works through amazing partners to make deep and lasting change in sport. Our partner's voice within their community has the best chance to make positive change that welcomes the LGBTQ+ community to sport and ensures they are safe and judged only on their talent or interest in the sport, and not their sexuality or gender identity. We do this through bespoke programs developed with each partner, for their specific needs and opportunities. Support our work.