Congratulations to our past winners
This is where we celebrate the incredible people and organisations that have made significant contributions to the LGBTIQA+ communities in Victoria. From groundbreaking advocacy to inspiring artistry, these are the heroes who’ve shaped our community for the better. Take a moment to explore past winners, and perhaps find inspiration for your next nomination.
2023
AwardRecipient
Improving Health and WellbeingWayOut Sunbury, Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health
Preventing Social IsolationQueer Social by Laneway Learning
Outstanding Contribution to SportQueer Sporting Alliance
Outstanding AdvocacyGippsland Pride Initiative Inc.
Outstanding Contribution to MediaArcher Magazine
Community Contribution AwardSam Fesuk
Excellence in Small BusinessThe Laird
Workplace InclusionKeolis Downer Yarra Trams
Volunteer of the YearCheryl Szöllősi, Rainbow Ballarat and LaNCETV
Outstanding Contribution to the ArtsKitty Obsidian
Community Inspiration AwardGender Euphoria
Person of the YearMichelle Sheppard
2022
AwardRecipient
Improving Health and WellbeingTranscend Australia
Preventing Social IsolationSwitchboard Victoria
Excellence in Small BusinessLOEV
Outstanding AdvocacyThe Wimmera Pride Project
Outstanding Contribution to MediaCris Stevens-Todd
Outstanding Contribution to the ArtsGeelong Pride Film Festival
Outstanding Contribution to SportSam Dengate
Ally of the YearProfessor Jennifer Hoy
Workplace InclusionYouth Projects
Volunteer of the YearColin Krycer
Community Inspiration AwardLynda Madams
Person of the YearMargherita Coppolino
2021
AwardRecipient
LGBTIQ Artist of the Year award LaNCE TV
Community Inspiration award Brave Network and Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity Change Efforts (SOGICE) Survivors
Preventing Social Isolation in LGBTIQ Communities award Thorne Harbour Health Events
Excellence in LGBTIQ Small Business & Enterprise award Piano Bar
Improving Health & Wellbeing for LGBTIQ Peoples award ADMIN Group
Transgender Inclusion award Trans and Gender Diverse Bendigo and Beyond
Outstanding LGBTIQ Media Reporting award The Bent Spoon
Outstanding Advocacy of the Year Community award Victorian Conversion Campaign Coalition
Ally of the Year award Dr Ada Cheung
LGBTIQ Volunteer of the Year award Abdurahman Katamish
LGBTIQ Rural and Regional Champion Allison Winters
GLOBE Victorian LGBTIQ Person of the Year Jude Munro AO
2020
AwardRecipient
LGBTIQ Artist of the Year award Jimmy Twin
Community Inspiration award, presented by GLOBE VictoiraFearless Movement Collective
Preventing Social Isolation in LGBTIQ Communities award, presented by Optus Pride Foundation Australia LGBTIQ Disability programs
Excellence in LGBTIQ Small Business & Enterprise award, presented by ANZ Eagle Leather
Improving Health & Wellbeing for LGBTIQ Peoples award, presented by VicHealth Homeless Resource Centre Ozanam House – VincentCare
John Marriott LGBTIQ Sportsperson of the Year award, presented by Proud2Play Stella Lesic
Outstanding LGBTIQ Media Reporting award Transdemic: Trans and gender diverse experiences of the pandemic
Outstanding Advocacy of the Year Community award Rainbow Local Government
Ally of the Year award, presented by Crown Pride Network Lara Hunter
LGBTIQ Volunteer of the Year award, presented by Thorne Harbour Ayman Barbaresco
LGBTIQ Rural and Regional Champion, presented by Aussie Broadband Caitlin Grisby
GLOBE Victorian LGBTIQ Person of the Year, presented by GLOBE Dr Catherine Barrett
2019
AwardRecipient
Artist of the Year award Peter Waples-Crowe
Community Inspiration award, presented by GLOBE VictoriaHeadspace Bendigo
Connecting Our Community award, presented by Optus Minus18
Excellence in Business award, presented by ANZ Hares & Hyenas
Healthy Community award, presented by VicHealth Dr Catherine Barrett
John Marriott Sportsperson of the Year award Kay Gravell
Media Excellence award, presented by Think HQ Chicks Talking Footy
Protecting our Community award Switchboard Victoria
Straight Ally of the Year award Rebekah Robertson
Volunteer of the Year award Toni Paynter
GLOBE Victorian LGBTI Person of the Year Dr Judy Tang
2018
AwardRecipient
Artist of the Year award Dani Weber
Community Inspiration award, presented by GLOBE VictoriaAngie Greene
Connecting Our Community award, presented by Optus The Coming Back Out Ball
Excellence in Business award, presented by ANZ Project Rockit
Healthy Community award, presented by VicHealth Pride Cup
John Marriott Sportsperson of the Year award Hannah Mouncey
Media Excellence award, presented by Think HQ Matthew Wade, Star Observer
Protecting our Community award LGBTI Rights Unit of the Human Rights Law Centre
Straight Ally of the Year award Dr Maria Pallotta-Chiarolli
Volunteer of the Year award Jamie Gardiner
GLOBE Victorian LGBTI Person of the Year Jeremy Wiggins
2017
AwardRecipient
Artist of the Year award, presented by RMIT Mama Alto
Community Inspiration award, presented by GLOBE VictoriaDean Arcuri
Connecting Our Community award Midsumma Festival
Excellence in Business award, presented by ANZ GLEE@PwCVictoria
Healthy Community award Queerspace
John Marriott Sportsperson of the Year award Meredith ‘Maxi’ Williams, Melbourne Argonauts
Media Excellence award, presented by Think HQ Mark Kearney
Protecting our Community award, presented by Lander & Rogers RMIT University
Straight Ally of the Year award Associate Professor Michelle Telfer
Volunteer of the Year award Myka Williams
GLOBE Victorian LGBTI Person of the Year Micah Scott, Minus 18
2016
AwardRecipient
A Healthy Community Equinox Gender Diverse Health Centre
Artist of the Year Gavin Roach
Connecting Our Community SWAG Albury / Wodonga
Excellence in Business award, presented by ANZ LGBTI Jobs
John Marriott Sportsperson of the Year award, presented by Aesop Cassio Muniz Goncalves, Melbourne Spikers
Media Excellence James Findlay
People’s Choice Award, presented by MCV Roz Ward
Protecting our Community award, presented by Lander & Rogers Blue Cross, Proud to be Me
Straight Ally of the Year award, presented by IBM Matt Finnis
Volunteer of the Year award Rebecca Bauer, Melbourne Inclusive Church
GLOBE Victorian LGBTI Person of the Year Georgie Stone
2015
AwardRecipient
Healthy Community award Switchboard VIC
Artist of the Year award, presented by The Cullen Lisa Daniel, MQFF
Connecting Our Community, presented by RMIT JOY 94.9
Excellence in Business, presented by ANZ WorkingOUT
John Marriott Sportsperson of the Year, presented by Aesop Jason Ball – Yarra Glen Football Club
Media Excellence Rachel Cook
People’s Choice Award, presented by MCV Dr Graham Willett
Protecting our Community award, presented by Lander & Rogers Kildonan Uniting Care – The Diversity Project
Straight Ally of the Year award, presented by IBM Dr Edwina Wright
Volunteer of the Year Greig Friday
GLOBE Victorian LGBTI Person of the Year Sally Goldner
2014
AwardRecipient
A Healthy Community The Young & Gay Group, Victorian Aids Council
Artist of the Year award, presented by The Cullen Dolly Diamond
Connecting Our Community GLBTIQ Sports Club Engagement Initiative, Team Melbourne
Excellence in Business Hares & Hyenas
Media Excellence Dean Beck
Protecting our Community VAC and Living Positive Victoria
Sportsperson of the Year award, presented by the AFL John Marriott, Glamourhead Sharks Aquatics
Straight Ally of the Year, presented by MCV Jill Stark, The Sunday Age
Volunteer of the Year Clayton Wimshurst, VAC
GLOBE Victorian LGBTI Person of the Year Anna Brown, Victorian Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby / Human Rights Law Centre