The Nominees

1. Most Outstanding Volunteer (This award recognizes the outstanding contribution by an individual volunteer to any GLBTIQ event, organization or initiative held in the last 12 months)

• Ali Hogg - Equal Love
  

• Micah Scott - Minus18
  

• Rodney Cruise - Gay Dads Victoria
  

• Tracey Cocks - Rainbow Playgroups and Victoria Gay & Lesbian Carer Support Group and Foster Parent
  

2. Most Outstanding Community Event (This award is to acknowledge the most outstanding community event of the last 12 months, by and for the queer community)

• Equal Love

• Midsumma Festival

• Minus 18 Same Sex Formal

• Pride March

3. Best Overall Community Reporting by a Media Outlet (This award acknowledges a consistently excellent level of reportage by a queer media outlet over the last 12 months)

• JOY 94.9

• MCV

• Southern Star

• Q Magazine

4. Most Popular DJ (Nominees must have played in Victorian venues or events within the last 12 months, whether they be regular residencies or as guests)

• DJ Argonaut

• DJ Miss Eleni

• DJ Rod

5. Most Popular Venue (Nominees must cater for the GLBTIQ community and be located in Victoria)

• Glasshouse Hotel

• GH (formerly Greyhound Hotel)

• The Market

• Sircuit Bar

6. Most Popular One Nighter or Alternative Venue (Nominees must cater for the GLBTIQ community and be located in Victoria)

• Abode

• Bitch Friday's

• Orlando

• Pinkalicious

7. Most Outstanding Costumier (This award acknowledges outstanding work and craftsmanship of costumier’s for Victoria’s vibrant queer arts and performance scene)

• Nova China

• Polly Filla

• Rita La Coque Eater

• Venus Envy

8. Most Popular Artist, Group or Entertainer (This award is open to non-drag performing artists and entertainers)

• Andy & Adrian

• Jade Leonard

• Luke Gallagher

• Yana Alana & the Paranas

9. Most Popular Drag Queen Performer (Victorian based)

• Anita Bier

• Bumpa Love

• Dulcie Du Jour

• Monte Diamonte

10. Most Popular Drag King Performer (Victorian based)

• Nik Willmott

• Rocco D'Amore

• Scott Twat

11. Most Popular Live Show or Performance (including drag) (Victorian based)

• All Dragged Up and noWHERE to Show (Neverwhere)

• The Classics (GH)

• Le Femme Garcon

• Radio Husbands (Andy & Adrian)

12. Most Outstanding Business or Organisation (Victorian based)

• Joy 94.9

• Hares & Hyenas

• David Williams Fund

13. Most Significant Straight Supporter (This award acknowledges the support and respect provided by a person, group or entity from the non-queer community)

• Carol Nader - Social Affairs Editor, The Age
  

• Haans Siver - Owner, Neverwhere
  

• Sally Dempster - Manager, The Greyhound Hotel
  

• Sgt Scott Davis - Gay & Lesbian Advisory Unit, Victoria Police

 The Community Leadership Panel have selected the top nominees in each of the Awards below with the winners being announced at the Awards.

14. Most Outstanding Community Campaign or Initiative (Awarded to acknowledge the most significant community campaign, initiative or action by a community group or organization)

• Equal Love

• Rainbow Families "Who is in your family"

• Zoe Belle Gender Centre
  

15. Most Significant Activist of the Year (Awarded to acknowledge the outstanding work of an activist or leader in furthering the rights or understanding of the GLBTIQ community)

• Ali Hogg

• Rob Mitchell

• Sally Goldner
  

16. Most Outstanding Queer Media Report (single issue/article/report/segment) (Awarded to acknowledge excellence in queer media reporting)

• Andie Noonan, PEP report

• The Hungry Beast "Gay Conversion"

• Addam Stobbs v. Eddie Maguire
  

17. Most Outstanding Artist or Group of the Year (Awarded to acknowledge excellence in queer arts achieved by an artist, band or arts company)

• Wes Snelling (Tina Del Twiste)

• Yana Alana and tha Paranas

• The Blow Waves
  

18.  Most Outstanding Contribution to GLBTIQ Sport (Awarded to acknowledge significant contribution to GLBTIQ sport and recreation)

• Rob Mitchell

• Dr Caroline Symons

• Anny Salerni

• Peter Sagar
  

19. Hall of Fame (Lifetime Achievement Award) (Award to acknowledge the contribution by an individual to the betterment of the lives of the GLBTIQ community)

• Sally Goldner

• Noel Tovey

• Graham Willett
  

20. Youth Achievement Award (Awarded to acknowledge the outstanding contribution by a young GLBTIQ individual under 26)

• Micah Scott

• Chantelle Kennedy

• Jordan Boulter
  

21. GLHV Award for Outstanding Health Initiative

• "Well Proud" GLBTI Health Ministerial Advisory Committee

• Melbourne Leather Pride Health Program

• Zoe Belle Gender Centre
  

22.  GLHV Award for Health Hero

• Sue Hackney

• Colin Batrouney

• Tass Mousaferiadis
  

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