Categories & Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

Ready to nominate a Victorian LGBTIQA+ champion? Before you do, let’s make sure they tick all the boxes. To be eligible for a Victorian Pride Award, nominees must:

  • Be involved in work, volunteering, an activity, or a project that’s primarily based in Victoria.
  • Not be actively campaigning for or currently holding a public office, nor be someone appointed to public office.
  • Have resided in Victoria for at least two years.
  • Be free from any current or upcoming legal proceedings.
  • Hold good character and standing within the LGBTIQA+ communities.

Awards Categories

Roll out the red carpet, because these categories are where the stars of our community shine.

Workplace Inclusion

Awarded to businesses that champion equity for LGBTIQA+ people in the workplace.

Excellence in Small Business

Awarded to an LGBTIQA+ owned small business operating in Victoria (with under 100 employees) for outstanding achievement in business.

Improving Health and Wellbeing

This category is open to any organisations or individuals who run health and wellbeing initiatives/programs to improve the health of LGBTIQA+ communities.

Outstanding Advocacy

Awarded to an organisation who run advocacy and/or social change campaigns to shift attitudes, beliefs and behaviours; through systems, processes and programs that benefits LGBTIQA+ communities.

Preventing Social Isolation

Awarded to an organisation, including corporates, community and social groups who run initiatives/programs to reduce social isolation and build connections within LGBTIQA+ communities.

Ally of the Year

Awarded to individuals who do not identify as LGBTIQA+, but have made an outstanding contribution to support and celebrate LGBTIQA+ communities.

Outstanding Contribution to the Arts

Awarded to a Victorian LGBTIQA+ individual or organisation who celebrate LGBTIQA+ communities through their artistic pursuits.

Outstanding Contribution to Media

Awarded to individuals or organisations who have delivered an exceptional piece of reporting, podcasts or other media that either celebrates LGBTIQA+ communities, or sheds light on current LGBTIQA+ issues.

Person of the Year

Awarded to an LGBTIQA+ individual who has led the way in driving inclusion, building capacity and connection between LGBTIQA+ and broader communities.

Outstanding Contribution to Sport

Awarded to LGBTIQA+ individuals or organisations who have excelled in their sporting pursuits both in and beyond the sporting arena, and/or who have driven LGBTIQA+ inclusion in sport and physical activity.

Volunteer of the Year

To recognise the work of a Victorian LGBTIQA+ individual who has shown outstanding commitment through volunteer work in our communities.