Cast your votes now for this year’s Queens Ball Award nominees

Brisbane Pride has revealed the nominees and opened voting for the 61st annual Queens Ball Awards this June.

The Queens Ball is the longest-running continuous LGBTIQ event in the world. On June 25, the glitzy gala event will return to the Brisbane City Hall with this year’s theme “Masquerade”.

And each year, the Ball’s annual awards “recognise both the wonderful work and the visibility of LGBTIQ+ individuals and groups within our community.”

“From the tip of Queensland to the beautiful Tweed, we have so many active LGBTIQ+ community members supporting meaningful efforts to address our needs and experiences,” Brisbane Pride President Bec Johnson said.

Voting open for this year’s Queens Ball Awards

Brisbane Pride has unveiled all the nominees for this year’s awards, with everyone invited to cast their votes for their LGBTIQ+ legends.

“Congratulations to all finalists we can’t wait to celebrate with you all on June 25 at Brisbane City Hall,” Johnson said.

Find out more about every nominee and cast your votes at the Brisbane Pride website. Voting closes Friday, May 13 at 12.00pm.

The Queens Ball returns to Brisbane City Hall on June 25. Tickets available at the Brisbane Pride website here.

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ARTIST OF THE YEAR

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Andrew Goldberg
Jill Kerswill

EVENT OF THE YEAR

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CWC (Citizens Welfare Committee)
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ALLY OF THE YEAR

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COMMUNITY SOCIAL GROUP OF THE YEAR

The Boot Co Brisbane
Queensland Camping Bears
Fraser Gays

COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP OF THE YEAR

Outreach by Queensland Council for LGBTI Health
Rainbow Hub
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DRAG PERFORMER OF THE YEAR

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Lady Saint Diva
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DJ OF THE YEAR

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FIRST NATIONS LEADERSHIP & ENGAGEMENT AWARD

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COMMUNITY SPORTING GROUP OF THE YEAR

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VENUE OF THE YEAR

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PERFORMER OF THE YEAR

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VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

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YOUNG ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

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