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# Nominations open for Gaydio Pride Awards 2025
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/nominations-open-for-gaydio-pride-awards-2025/
- Published: 2024-11-29T11:00:50.000Z
- Updated: 2024-11-29T11:00:50.000Z
- Description: Nominations are now open for the Gaydio Pride Awards 2025, which will take place on Friday, March 14, 2025 at the Hilton Hotel in Manchester – with nominations open from Friday, November 29. The 2025 ceremony will once again be dedicated to recognising and celebrating the efforts made to better LGBT
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: Gaydio, Gaydio Pride Awards, LGBT, LGBTQ

Nominations are now open for the[ **Gaydio Pride Awards 2025**](https://gaydioprideawards.co.uk/?ref=scenemag.co.uk), which will take place on **Friday, March 14**, 2025 at the **Hilton Hotel** in Manchester – with nominations open from **Friday, November 29**.

The 2025 ceremony will once again be dedicated to recognising and celebrating the efforts made to better LGBTQ+ lives in the UK – with a focus on regional and grassroots efforts whilst giving thanks to the unsung champions working tirelessly to create safer, more inclusive spaces and improve lives within the queer community.

![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/dsc_8342.jpg)

Johnny Blackburn Photography

This year, 13 categories will be open to nominees across the country, including –

**Venue of the Year** – Celebrates inclusive spaces that provide safety and belonging for the queer community;

**Event of the Year** – Honouring spectacular events that offer escapism or entertainment for LGBTQ+ people.

**Enterprise Award** – Recognising LGBTQ+ businesses and trailblazers fostering inclusivity and diversity in the workplace.

**Pride Network of the Year** supported by **Cadent** – Highlighting workplace LGBTQ+ networks driving meaningful initiatives for queer colleagues.

**Volunteer of the Year** supported by **Explore!** – Acknowledging volunteers who dedicate their time to delivering positive change for the LGBTQ+ community.

**Charity of the Year** – Recognising exceptional work by charities bettering LGBTQ+ lives.

**Influencer of the Year** supported by **Kayak** – Given to an LGBTQ+ individual who has used their platform to raise awareness of queer struggles.

**Sports Team of the Year** – Celebrating excellence and inclusion by LGBTQ+ sports teams.

**Pride Organisation of the Year** – Recognising Pride organisations delivering outstanding events or initiatives.

**Music Artist of the Year** supported by **Schuh** – Honouring artists driving LGBTQ+ awareness through activism or performances.

**Outstanding Entertainment Contribution** supported by **Stanley** – Celebrating public figures highlighting LGBTQ+ causes.

**Lifetime Achievement** supported by **Aer Lingus** – Honouring lifelong dedication to advancing LGBTQ+ issues.

Nominations for the nine categories will close on **Sunday, January 5**, 2025 – giving people the opportunity to shine a light on the people, charities, events and organisations that are making a positive difference to the lives of the LGBTQ+ community across the UK.

Nominations can be made [HERE](https://gaydioprideawards.co.uk/nominate/?ref=scenemag.co.uk). Nominees will then be whittled down to a shortlist and an eventual winner will be chosen by a panel of esteemed community judges.

![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/dsc_1408.jpg)

Johnny Blackburn Photography

The annual ceremony, which launched in 2023, honours LGBTQ+ charities, organisations and people across 13 categories. Over the past two years, the glamorous ceremonies have seen performances from Grammy Award nominee **Raye**; BRIT Award nominees **Jazzy**, **Caity Baser** and **Talia Mar**; alongside *Drag Race* winner **Danny Beard**; and global DJ **Sigala**, with appearances from a host of celeb guests, including **Rhian Sugden**, **Layton Williams**, **Andy Burnham**, **Charley Marlowe**, Dr **Ranj Singh** and **Ella Morgan**.

**Kriss Herbert**, Network Content Director at Gaydio, said: “We’re beyond excited to announce the return of the Gaydio Pride Awards in 2025\. These awards are about shining a spotlight on the incredible people, events, organisations, and charities that work tirelessly to champion and support the LGBTQ+ community across the UK 365 days a year.

“Nominations are now open to the public, giving everyone the chance to celebrate those who inspire change, make a positive impact, and work tirelessly to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people all year round!”

**For more information, to nominate and to buy tickets for the event head, [CLICK HERE](http://gaydioprideawards.co.uk/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)**