Nominations have officially opened for the 12th Victorian Pride Awards, an annual celebration recognising individuals and organisations making a meaningful impact across Victoria鈥檚 LGBTIQA+ communities.
Run by GLOBE Victoria, the awards honour achievements in advocacy, community wellbeing, arts, media, sport and workplace inclusion, highlighting the people driving progress and visibility across the state.
Now is your chance to nominate individuals and organisations for their contributions.
Nominations open for the 12th annual Victorian Pride Awards
The Victorian Pride Awards has become one of Victoria鈥檚 most prominent celebrations of queer leadership since launching in 2014. Over the past decade it has recognised 125 changemakers, brought together more than 4,400 community members and allies, and generated $192,000 for LGBTIQA+ initiatives through GLOBE Victoria鈥檚 grants program.
Organisers say the awards exist to spotlight the work happening across community spaces, businesses and volunteer networks.
鈥淵our nomination helps spotlight the people who are making a difference in our Victorian LGBTIQA+ communities,鈥� organisers said in announcing the new awards cycle.
鈥淲hether they’re leading workplace change, supporting community wellbeing, advocating for rights, or volunteering their time 鈥� these champions deserve recognition.鈥�
Community recognition across 12 categories
Nominations opened on March 13, 2026 and will remain open until May.
Finalists will be announced in June before winners are revealed at a gala ceremony in July.
This year鈥檚 awards include 12 categories, recognising achievements across sectors including:
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Excellence in Small Business
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Workplace Inclusion
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Improving Health and Wellbeing
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Preventing Social Isolation
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Outstanding Advocacy
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Outstanding Contribution to the Arts
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Outstanding Contribution to Media
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Outstanding Contribution to Sport
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Ally of the Year
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Volunteer of the Year
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Person of the Year
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People鈥檚 Choice Award
The awards have evolved significantly since their early days as the GLOBE Community Awards, growing into a large scale celebration of queer achievement and allyship across Victoria.
Previous ceremonies have also featured high profile entertainment lineups, with performers such as Isaiah Firebrace, Samantha Jade and Sheldon Riley appearing at past galas.
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Among the finalists in the most recent awards cycle was Star Observer managing editor Chloe Sargeant, who was nominated in the category of Outstanding Contribution to Media.
Sargeant has spent more than a decade working in queer journalism and was previously named Journalist of the Year at the Australian LGBTI Awards in 2017. Her reporting has frequently focused on amplifying voices within marginalised communities, including people living with disability and those within bisexual, trans and non-binary communities.
Announcing last year鈥檚 finalists, GLOBE Victoria president Andrew Shepherd praised the calibre of nominees.
鈥淲e鈥檙e incredibly proud to announce this year鈥檚 finalists, who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to supporting and empowering Victoria鈥檚 LGBTQIA+ communities,鈥� he said.
鈥淭he quality and diversity of nominations this year has been remarkable, making the selection process particularly challenging for our judges. We look forward to celebrating these outstanding contributions at our gala awards ceremony in May.鈥�
Victorians can nominate individuals, organisations or businesses .
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