Good shot for the challenge, it defiantly fits into the pride category. I really think that your border emphasized the photo but took away from the attractiveness of your shot. Something about the border is just a tad to bold for a shot that does not contain colors that strong. Also within the image itself the colors appear to be un-natural. I might have even tried this shot in black and white just to see the contrast so the voter could focus on the subjects. I do think without the border you would have scored higher. It is very nice that you were bold enough to post the image, I think a lot people may not have been so.
I will risk being Politically Incorrect, but this shot is just too political to me, especially the border. It just seems you are trying to make a statement or push an agenda and I am not sure this is the place to do it. I would vote higher for the picture without the border.