Dublin people encouraged to nominate inspiring individuals, companies and organisations for Ireland’s only LGBTQ+ awards

The Galas, Ireland’s only LGBTQ+ awards programme, is open for nominations.

Organised by the National LGBT Federation, the NXF, and GCN, Ireland’s leading media outlet and information service for the LGBTQ+ community, the awards acknowledge the contribution of individuals, companies and organisations and their work to make Ireland, and the world, a better place for the LGBTQ+ community.

This year the Galas will take place on Saturday, 7th October in the Round Room in the Mansion House, and 2023 will mark a first return of the awards since 2020.

Commenting today, Anna Nolan, Chair of the NXF, said: “The Galas are back for the first time in three years, and we are excited to host an inspiring, uplifting and positive event for the LGBTQ+ community in Ireland.

“In the context of increasing threats against our community both at home and abroad, it is important to shine a light on and celebrate the positive impact of those who advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.

“We’re encouraging people in Dublin to help us celebrate the community and nominate the individuals, organisations and companies who have had a positive impact on the LGBTQ+ community over the past two years.”

This year’s awards will have 12 categories:

• Community Organisation of the Year – paid staff
• Community Organisation of the Year – volunteer staff
• Volunteer of the Year
• Event of the Year
• LGBTQ+ Young Trailblazer
• Sports Award
• Arts & Entertainment
• Noel Walsh HIV Activism
• LGBTQ+ Ally
• Outstanding Company
• LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group
• Person of the Year.

Nominations can be made online here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GALAS23_nominations

Tickets for the Galas will go on sale in the coming weeks, and further information on the Galas is available here: https://www.galas.ie/