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Startlooking.

The Awards start before the form opens. Think about the people, groups, events and workplaces that deserve to be recognised.

Stage Pre-nomination
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Before nominations open

Someone already came to mind.

Start with the person who made the year better. The group that kept people connected. The event that gave people a reason to show up. The workplace that did more than put up a flag.

Why nominate?

Not everyone asks for the spotlight.

That is why nominations matter. A good nomination does not need to be polished. It needs to be clear: what did they do, who did it help, and why should the community know about it?

Prepare now

Three things to have ready.

01 Name

Who are you nominating?

A person, group, event, employer, organisation, project or initiative.

02 Work

What did they do?

Be specific. Mention the event, service, project, change, performance or contribution.

03 Impact

Why did it matter?

Tell us who it helped and what made it important for LGBTQIA+ communities.

Categories

Place the story.

The Awards recognise people, spaces, moments, culture and care. Choose the closest fit when nominations open.

People

The people carrying community forward.

Leadership, care, performance, volunteering and the everyday work that keeps community moving.

  • First Nations Person of the YearFirst Nations leadership, culture and community contribution.
  • Volunteer of the YearPeople who give time, energy and care without needing the spotlight.
  • Performer of the YearDrag, cabaret, comedy, stage and performance that made an impact.
Places + moments

The spaces where community came together.

Groups, events and projects that gave people somewhere to belong.

  • Community Group of the YearGroups creating connection, belonging and community-led support.
  • Community Impact AwardWork that made a clear difference for LGBTQIA+ people in South Australia.
  • Event of the YearEvents that brought people together and left something behind.
Culture + care

The work that shaped the year.

Music, wellbeing, workplaces, sport and recreation that supported, moved or connected people.

  • Health & Wellbeing Leadership AwardCare, access and wellbeing work that supported community.
  • Music & Live Performance AwardArtists and live music moments that shaped South Australian queer culture.
  • Employer of the YearWorkplaces backing LGBTQIA+ people in visible and practical ways.
  • Sport & Recreation AwardBelonging through sport, movement, activity and recreation.

Awards journey

What happens next.

01

Nominations

The form opens and community starts putting names forward.

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Profiles

Nominees are published so people can discover the stories.

03

Voting

The community explores nominees and backs the people they want recognised.

04

Finalists

Finalists are announced before the Gala.

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Gala

The room gathers, the stories land and winners are revealed.

Nominations opening soon

Keep the name somewhere.

Save it now. A note in your phone is enough: their name, the category, and why they deserve this. When nominations open, come back and put them forward.