unUsual Risks – for establishing a new insurance service that specialises in providing insurance to people living with and affected by HIV

2014 BUSINESS AWARD WINNER
THE HELLFIRE CLUB

For over 20 years, the Hellfire Club has made an outstanding contribution to the LGBTI, queer and fetish communities through culture, advocacy, health promotion, and sex positivity. Run by Ultra Vixen/Jackie McMillan and her partner Master Tom/Craig Donarski, the Sydney Hellfire Club has allowed thousands of people over the last two decades to access a safe and welcoming place to express and explore their sexual practice. The club has also partnered with various universities and community organisations to conduct vital health research related to a key sexual subculture.    

2014 MEDIA AWARD WINNER
ARCHER MAGAZINE

Only recently launched, Archer is a ground breaking publication focussing on sexual diversity and gender identity in Australia. Editor Amy Middleton has been lauded by many cultural commentators and iconoclasts for creating a pioneering and transformative conversation around sexuality and gender in Australia by curating gutsy, challenging and insightful voices such as Christos Tsiolkas, Krissy Kneen, Aram Hosie, Nic Holas, Ben Law and others. In the short time it’s been on the shelves, Archer has already amassed a loyal and passionate following of over 20,000 readers.

Women Say Something – for providing a unique and valuable forum over many years for participants to come together and discuss issues affecting lesbians and same sex attracted women

2014 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT AWARD WINNER
JOHN FROST

John Frost has made an outstanding contribution to the performing arts over the last three decades as Australia’s most successful producer of plays and musical theatre. From the early days of the Gordon Frost Organisation to blockbuster musicals of more recent times, John Frost has nurtured and steered the careers of hundreds of cast and crew with his passion and knowledge. This year the Tony and Helpmann Award-winning producer was the recipient of Live Performance Australia’s J.C. Williamson award, the foremost honour that the Australian live entertainment industry can bestow.

Emma Rodrigues – for her work in the area of women's health and human rights, as well as her research into and advocacy for the health and wellbeing of lesbians and same sex attracted women living in regional and rural areas

2014 HEALTH & WELLBEING AWARD WINNER
PROF. ANDREW GRULICH

For over two decades, Prof. Andrew Grulich has been one of Australia’s leading HIV researchers and public health physicians. He has initiated and/or collaborated on some of Australia's most important studies relating to HIV prevention, HIV transmission and gay men's health, has published hundreds of highly influential research articles, and has engaged in cutting edge research that crosses boundaries between epidemiology, clinical, behavioural and social research. He has also made significant contributions over many years to HIV and LGBTI community organisations through board and committee memberships.

Australian Lesbian & Gay Archives – for over 35 years of working to collect, preserve and make accessible the history of the LGBTI community in Australia

2014 COMMUNITY ORGANISATION AWARD WINNER
BINGHAM CUP

This year, Sydney successfully hosted the world’s premier international gay ruby tournament, the Bingham Cup, with 15,000 players, supporters and spectators from all over the world enjoying a week of sporting and social activities. Hundreds of volunteers gave up a considerable amount of time, effort and expertise to secure, organise and present this world class event which did much to address stereotypes in sport and encourage LGBTI people to engage in sporting activities. Organisers also launched the first international study into homophobia in sport, and produced an anti-homophobia policy framework for Australian sport which has been adopted by all major sporting codes in the country.  

Matt Yeldham, Charles Sunstrom & David Ball – for creating Out for Sydney, a mentor program to help and support LGBTI students transition from tertiary study into the workplace

2014 YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD WINNER
BRENDAN MACLEAN

Brendan’s work as a musician, actor, writer and broadcaster has positioned him as one of Australia’s leading young artists. He’s worked with Baz Luhrmann and Kylie Minogue and has just signed a deal with Universal Music to produce his next album in New York. He’s also an outspoken advocate on LGBTI rights and issues, and has donated his time and talent for various LGBTI charity fundraisers over the last several years. He’s been a Youth Ambassador for Mardi Gras and ACON, and is currently a mentor for youth support network, Wear It Purple.

Mama Shirl – for over 20 years of supporting performers and venues on Oxford St, and for ‘mothering’ countless young LGBTI young people as they find their place in the world

2014 COMMUNITY ORGANISATION AWARD WINNER
Cheryl 'Webby' Webster

‘Webby’ has given over 20 years of service to the LGBTI community as a member and leader of many key LGBTI community organisations and events, and to many she is a 'lesbian icon'. She has held leadership positions with Dykes on Bikes, the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Business Association, and the Sydney Leather Pride Association and has been a long term volunteer for Mardi Gras and the Bobby Goldsmith Foundation. She is also the founder and organiser of the longest running lesbian event in Sydney: Webby’s famous Anzac Day Two Up. Attracting up to 500 women every year, the free event has been running for 10 years and provides an important and unique focus for many women in Sydney’s lesbian community.

2014 CAYTE LATTA MEMORIAL AWARD FOR VISUAL ARTS WINNER

Ash Golsby

2014 PRESIDENT'S AWARD WINNER

Fmr staff and patients, Ward 17 South

Established in September 1984, Ward 17 South at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney was Australia’s first dedicated HIV/AIDS ward. It quickly became the healthcare epicentre for people affected by HIV and AIDS, with over half the country’s HIV and AIDS patients being treated at the hospital over the next 20 years. During this time, the Hospital’s Sisters of Charity and staff played a vital role in delivering care and support to patients, as well as family members and friends. Their work in relation to treatment and research has also contributed to improving the local and global response to HIV and AIDS. The participation of the patients of Ward 17 South in research was also vital to improving HIV treatment and prevention initiatives. Due to significant advances in treating HIV, Ward 17 South was decommissioned several years ago. However, St Vincent’s continues to hold a leadership role in clinical care and research in HIV medicine. Ward 17 South commemorates its 30 year anniversary this month.