GALAS 2023 shortlist announced for awards honouring Ireland’s LGBTQ+ community
With just over a month to go to this year’s highly anticipated GALAS Awards, the NXF and GCN are excited to announce the shortlist for each of the categories.
Returning after a three-year hiatus, this year’s ceremony will take place in Dublin’s famed Red Room at the Mansion House on Saturday, October 7.
Presiding over the ceremonies will be the sensational co-hosts, the Queen of Ireland herself, Miss Panti Bliss and the legendary Mother Co-Founder and former GCN Managing Editor Lisa Connell.
As Ireland’s only LGBTQ+ awards programme, the GALAS acknowledge the effort made by individuals, organisations and companies who work towards a better future for queer people in Ireland.
This year, there are a total of 13 categories, from ‘Outstanding Company’ and ‘LGBTQ+ Ally’ to ‘Event of the Year’. Members of the public nominated their choices, which were subsequently reduced to a shortlist chosen by LGBTQ+ advocacy organisations.
Speaking at the shortlist announcement, Steve Jacques, NXF Board Director and Nominations Coordinator for the GALAS, said: “This year we had over 3,500 nominations from members of the public – our highest number yet.
“It’s a testament to the hard work, dedication and commitment of LGBTQ+ advocates, workplaces and individuals around Ireland in working to progress equality to see such a high number and calibre of nominations.”
He continued, “This year’s shortlist reflects the leadership and outstanding work of a number of people and organisations throughout Ireland who are working to support the LGBTQ+ in the face of rising threats, including rising anti-trans sentiment and far-right agitation.
“It is critical that Ireland as a society does not become complacent in our support and commitment to LGBTQ+ rights, and the GALAS is an opportunity to congratulate the hard work being done to champion equality.”
He concluded by saying, “We congratulate each of the shortlisted nominees and look forward to celebrating with them in October.”
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The shortlists for each category in the GALAS Awards 2023 are as follows:
Community Organisation of the Year – paid staff
LGBT Ireland
Midlands LGBT+ Project
LGBTQ Development Project (Cumann na Daoine)
Dundalk Outcomers
LGBTQ+ Community Organisation (Volunteer Staff)
Equality For Children
Na Gaeil Aeracha
Kingdom Pride in Kerry
Small Trans Library
LGBTQ+ Volunteer of the Year Award
Lisa Daly
Elysha Folan
Daniel Boyne
Morgan Queeney
LGBTQ+ Event of the Year Award
Bród na Gaeltachta (Donegal Pride Festival)
Queer Visibility in Football – Bohemian FC
Sick Pride Picnic – Chronic Collective
Dyke Nite Limerick
LGBTQ+ Young Trailblazer Award
Christine O’Mahony
Morgan Queeney
Ruairi Holohan
Gearoid Folan
LGBTQ+ Sports Award
Giulia Valentino
Pink Ladies Hockey Team
Sarsfield Rugby Team
Sporting Pride
Noel Walsh HIV Activism Award
Plus Friends
Will Kennedy
Karl Hayden
Poz Vibe Podcast
LGBTQ+ Ally Award
Bohemians Football Club
Cork City Libraries Staff
Jeanne McDonagh
Trans Family Support Helpline
Outstanding Company Award
Aviva
Bank of Ireland
Google
SSE Airtricity
LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group Award
Bank of Ireland – WithPride Network
Boston Scientific Clonmel Pride ERG
Dept. of Justice LGBT+ Staff Network
G-Force
International Activist
Remy Bonny – Forbidden Colours
Yildiz Tar – Kaos GL Association
John Mathenge Mukaburu – HOYMAS (Kenya)
LGBTQ+ Arts & Entertainment Award
Aerach Aiteach Gaelach
Dame Stuffy
Leonardo Guerrero – Lollipop Apparel
Pride Poets
LGBTQ+ Person of the Year Award
Beryl Ohas
Senator Annie Hoey
El Reid Buckley
Ranae Von Meding
More information about this year’s GALAS Awards can be found at www.galas.ie. A limited number of tickets are still available to purchase here.
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