People’s Choice Awards 2027
Not just an event.
One of Australia’s largest volunteer-run LGBTQIAPN+ community recognition initiatives.
Nominations for 2027 open now (nominate here)
Business Leader of the Year
Creator of the Year
Euphoria Social Family Award
First Nations LGBTQIAPN+ Voice
Grassroots Champion
Inclusive Organisation or Initiative of the Year
Neurodiversity Inclusion Award
Live Performance Artist of the Year
Music Artist of the Year
Recreational or Social Group
Special Recognition Award – People’s Choice
Storyteller or Media Maker of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Achievements considered must fall between 1 May 2026 and 31 March 2027.
Recognition
“Being a finalist feels like a reminder that there is space for us — exactly as we are.”
“Nothing would exist without our community.”
“It means someone noticed the work happening in the background.”
That is what this is for.
Purpose
Most of the work that holds LGBTQIAPN+ communities together is not seen.
It is done quietly.
Without funding.
Without titles.
Without applause.
This is where that work gets named.
Not elevated above others.
Not turned into competition.
Just recognised.
What happens here
People are:
nominated by the community
shared publicly through the Nominee Showcase
voted on by the community
recognised across categories that reflect real contribution
That is the entire system.
Why it matters
Recognition changes what stays alive.
It helps people:
keep going
stay connected
find each other
see their work reflected back
It also helps others find them — the artists, organisers, carers, and groups they might never have discovered otherwise.
That is the entire system.
