Lanarkshire entertainer's delight after being shortlisted for Proud Scotland Award
Garry King has been a main driving force behind Lanarkshire Pride events
A drag artist entertainer and actor from Wishaw is amongst the finalists in this year's Proud Scotland Awards.
The awards celebrate those who champion diversity and inclusion throughout Scotland by recognising the outstanding work and commitment of individuals and organisations within and supportive of the LGBTQI+ community in Scotland.
Garry King, who has been at the forefront of organising Lanarkshire Pride events over the last few years has been nominated in the Performer/Entertainer of the Year 2025 category.
The category recognises an individual, or group, which represents, or has taken action to directly impact and support, the LGBTQI+ community in the entertainment industry.
Garry is in exalted company with seasoned entertainment duo Robert and May Miller also among the finalists.
The others shortlisted in the category are Shut Up and King!, Daz Alexander (Venus Guytrap), Doctor Bonk, and Graham Irving Cole.
Garry said: 'The public voting was open for a few weeks and I was nominated and I think it's those with the most votes that are chosen then a panel of judges decide who goes through to the finals shortlist.
'I think it's quite cool that I'm one of those who has received all those votes. It's obviously recognition for all the work I've been doing for Lanarkshire Pride and Glasgow Pride, and for my performances every week that I've been doing around the country. We're educating people as well as entertaining them. It's nice as there are so many performers, especially in Glasgow.
'Robert and May Miller are two of my best friends and have been going for about 40 years, they've been so successful and I'm up against them. It's crazy because they've been performing for longer than I've been alive.
'It sounds like such a Miss America answer but I think you've already achieved something with everybody nominating you. To be recognised is massive.
'I'm going along to the awards with a group of people and some of them have been nominated in different categories. And you get to meet people from other parts of Scotland who have been nominated.
'It's nice hearing about everything that's happening around the country, especially with protecting people's rights, with everything that's happening just now.
'And people get the chance to enjoy themselves and express themselves.'
The awards night will take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Argyle Street, Glasgow on Saturday, May 31.
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