EUPHORIA SOCIAL – PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS
Terms and Conditions
A Euphoria Social Volunteer Community Initiative
The GALA & People’s Choice Awards is a volunteer-led social event dedicated to honouring and celebrating the vibrant and diverse LGBTQIAPN+ community across Victoria and surrounding regions. This platform exists to amplify the voices, achievements, and contributions of our community, fostering visibility, inclusion, and pride.
Participation in the Euphoria Social People’s Choice Awards is governed by the following terms and conditions. By submitting a nomination, participating in voting, or accepting an award, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not participate.
1. Eligibility and Participation
Participation in the Awards is voluntary and does not guarantee selection as a finalist or winner.
Nominations must reflect individuals who positively contribute to the LGBTQIAPN+ community in Victoria and surrounds.
You may nominate only once per category.
You are not required to submit nominations in every category.
Each nominee may only be nominated once per category.
You must ensure your nominee meets any published eligibility requirements and has agreed to be nominated.
You must provide accurate contact information for yourself and your nominee.
Nominees must consent to:
Participation in the Euphoria Social People’s Choice Awards, if selected as a finalist.
The use of their name, story, and images for media and promotional purposes.
Supplying any future materials (e.g. bio, media) as requested by Euphoria Social.
Purchasing or arranging their own event tickets; nominee attendance is not guaranteed or subsidised.
2. Voting Process
Finalists are determined by an anonymous public vote.
The voting process is based on submitted captions or content, not names or images, to help ensure merit-based decisions.
Only one vote per person is permitted.
Voting is conducted online via an anonymous system to protect the integrity of the process.
Submissions with insufficient detail may affect the nominee’s chances—provide thoughtful and complete information.
3. Awards and Recognition
Winners in each category will receive an award and a certificate of recognition.
Not all award categories may be presented live during the GALA event.
Euphoria Social may contact nominees or winners to participate in award presentations, interviews, or media campaigns.
4. Use of Content and Conduct Expectations
By participating, you consent to the use of images, videos, and nominee content in Euphoria Social’s publications, digital channels, and partner promotions.
All materials submitted may be published on Euphoria Social’s website, social media, or provided to our volunteer judging panel and trusted service providers.
Euphoria Social maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards LGBTQIA+ phobia, racism, discrimination, and hate speech.
Any inappropriate comments, conduct, or nominations may result in immediate disqualification or removal at the discretion of our volunteer moderators.
5. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
Euphoria Social Group Inc is a grassroots, volunteer-run organisation. The Awards are not affiliated with or funded by any government or commercial entity.
Participation does not create any legal or financial obligation between you and Euphoria Social.
All decisions regarding nominations, voting, and award recipients are final and made in good faith by volunteers and/or public vote.
Euphoria Social assumes no responsibility or liability for:
Errors or omissions in submissions or voting.
Technical issues related to nominations or online voting systems.
Personal loss or disappointment connected to participation in the Awards.
All information provided is for general reference only and should not be considered legal, professional, or personal advice.
If you need assistance nominating or voting, please contact us via hellol[at]euphoriasocia.org
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