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  • The People’s Choice Awards by Euphoria Foundation is a community-led recognition initiative celebrating LGBTQIAPN+ people across Victoria and Australia who hold their communities together.

    The Awards recognise the people behind the moments of connection, support and change — from volunteers and grassroots organisers to advocates, creatives, community leaders and organisations creating positive impact.

    Founded in 2024

  • Recognition is a powerful way to build belonging.

    Across LGBTQIAPN+ communities, many people contribute their time, energy and passion to support others. Much of this work happens quietly and often without acknowledgement.

    The People’s Choice Awards create a platform to celebrate these contributions, share community stories and thank the people who help make our communities stronger.

  • The People’s Choice Awards celebrate the many people who strengthen LGBTQIAPN+ communities through their contributions, leadership, creativity, care and commitment.


    We recognise:

    Individuals making a difference

    Volunteers giving their time to support others

    Community leaders creating change

    Artists and storytellers sharing LGBTQIAPN+ experiences

    Advocates working for equality and inclusion

    Organisations supporting LGBTQIAPN+ communities

    Allies showing meaningful support

    Grassroots organisers and quiet contributors whose work often goes unseen

    A Community Recognition Space For Everyone


    The People’s Choice Awards are committed to recognising the diversity and lived experiences within LGBTQIAPN+ communities.

    We seek to celebrate contributions from:

    Trans and gender-diverse people

    First Nations LGBTQIAPN+ people

    LGBTQIAPN+ people of colour, migrants and people from refugee backgrounds

    People with disability and neurodivergent people

    People living in regional and outer-metropolitan communities

    People who may not have institutional power or public platforms, but whose contributions create meaningful change


  • The People’s Choice Awards by Euphoria Social is delivered by unwaged volunteers of Euphoria Social Group Incorporated.

    Everyone involved contributes their time, energy, and care because they believe in community recognition, dignity, and connection.

    We are 100% volunteer-run, grassroots, and self-funded.

    Our goal is to continue building an awards process that is open, community-driven, and truly reflective of the people who make a difference.

  • The People’s Choice Awards are entirely community-led.

    Nominated and voted on by the community, the Awards recognise individuals, groups and organisations whose impact is deeply felt — even when their contribution does not fit neatly into traditional measures of success.

    Because sometimes the most important work does not come with a title, a position or public recognition.

    The People’s Choice Awards create space to celebrate those who quietly strengthen our communities through care, connection, leadership and action.

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