THE GALA & LGBTQIAPN+ People’s Choice Awards 2025

Euphoria Social warmly invites you to join us for the most anticipated event of the year — The GALA & People’s Choice Awards 2025! This dazzling evening will celebrate the incredible achievements and contributions of LGBTQIAPN+ individuals across Victoria, while raising awareness and supporting mental health initiatives within our community.

Event Details:
Date: 14 June 2025
Time: 6:30 PM – 11:00pm
Venue: 75 Reid St, North Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
Dress Code: Semi-Formal / Formal – We want you to be you, your interpretation of “elegant and sophisticated clothing”. Please keep in mind that we value authenticity and inclusivity, so we ask that everyone leaves any egos at the door and embraces the spirit of the event.

About Euphoria Social:
Euphoria Social is a grassroots, volunteer-driven movement, committed to supporting and enhancing the mental health and well-being of LGBTQIAPN+ individuals. Through advocacy, events, and community initiatives, we create spaces for visibility, celebration, and empowerment. This year’s GALA promises to be an evening of joy, recognition, and uniting people from all walks of life.

“Pushing boundaries to foster inclusivity, acceptance & equity for everyone in our community. The night wasn’t just a celebration-it was a powerful testament to the strength of the LGBTQIAPN+ community and the unwavering support we share.”
— Christina Chia

Why You Should Be There:
The GALA & People’s Choice Awards will feature:

An Awards Ceremony celebrating the outstanding contributions from performers, business owners, community groups, and more.
Live Entertainment, including performances by top talent from across the LGBTQIAPN+ community.
Prizes and Giveaways from our generous partners.
Delicious Food & Drinks to keep you energized all night! (Nibbles, non-alcohol and alcohol included)
Opportunities for Networking with allies, businesses, and individuals dedicated to inclusivity and human rights.

The Gala & Awards acknowledge’s the incredible contributions of people from all backgrounds and identities to our community, and we recognise and challenge the biases that can impede LGBTQIAPN+ individuals from achieving equity in all aspects of life.

The 2025 finalist nominees are:

AUSTRALIAN LGBTQIAPN+ INFLUENCER OF YEAR!

Dragged To
Petria Leggo-Field
Sonny Jane Wise

AUSTRALIAN BEST LGBTQIAPN+ EVENTS, PUBS, BARS AND CLUBS!

Pride of our Footscray
Dragged To
Keely Wins – Beers for Queers

CELEBRATING NEURODIVERSITY AWARD!

Ten Jones
Iona Harmony
Salem Fluke

THE ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR

Akii Ngo
SHIPS Psychology – Dr. Sarah Ashton
Jayde Storm
Finnley Stirling
Melissa Williams

THE BUSINESSPERSON AWARD

Zee Blagojevic
Hunger Digital
Ananda Training & Consultancy (Budi Sudarto)
Paula Rossi Wellness
Level Up Mortgage Broking

THE CAPTIVATOR AWARD

Fleassy Malay
Mama Alto
Joti Gore
Samuel Gaskin

THE COMMUNITY INITIATIVE AWARD

Strewth the Drag Queen / Drag Aid
Dykes on Bikes Melbourne
Positive Attitude Inc
RECETAS Project Melbourne
Nour from Unassigned Gallery

THE CREATOR AWARD

Samuel Gaskin
Tom Nethersole
G Flip
Kick Ons (Art Simone, Lazy Susan & Mum)
Robert Baxter
DJ Ajax Wipe n’ Spray
Bayley Turner
Anthony Lucas

THE FASHIONISTA AWARD

Nathan Van
Tamara Keane

THE PRODUCERS AWARDS

Ethan Hughes (Not Safe For Queers)
Beat Entertainment (Samuel Gaskin & Johnny Hamilton)
Roger Ungers (Roger That Pictures)
Natalie Edge Photography
Joshua Machuca|
Christine de Saini

RECREATIONAL OR SOCIAL GROUP

Mother Tongue Poetry
Dykes on Bikes Melbourne Inc
The Gender Ending Story (GES)
Emerald City Kickball
Pride Outside
Lesbirun

SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD

Vik Squires
Salem Fluke
Dykes on Bikes Melbourne