Nominate now for Queen's Ball Awards

Nominations for the Queen's Birthday Community Awards are coming in fast but Scott Hampson, Brisbane Pride President, still wants a whole lot more!

“We're encouraging people to look around them, at the people in their lives that they respect and appreciate for the great work their doing in the community and put their name forward for an award,” said Scott.

“They could be a great sportsperson, a great campaigner, a great artist, a great entertainer. If you think they've made a difference or been a great example then let us know about it,” said Scott.

The Queen's Birthday Community Awards night will take place on Saturday 6 June, at the Judith Wright Centre. Tickets for the event will go on sale in the next couple of weeks.

The gala event aims to celebrate the efforts of community groups and individuals who promote the rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people in Brisbane and throughout the country,

Nominations are now open for the following categories:

Person of the Year

Entertainer of the Year

Creative Artist of the Year

Sportsperson of the Year

HIV Activist of the Year

GLBT Friendly Company of the Year

Community Group of the Year

Volunteer of the Year

Business Person of the Year

Gay Friendly Politician of the Year

Journalist of the Year

Gay Icon of the Year

To make your nominations, visit www.pridebrisbane.org.au or keep an eye out for the nomination boxes coming to your favourite venue.