Queens Ball Community Awards
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| Queens Ball Community Awards | |
|---|---|
| Type | Award |
| By | Queensland Pride |
| City | Brisbane |
The Awards aim 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.
2009
The inaugural awards were held on 6 June at Judith Wright Centre. They were part of a new look for the 48th Queen's Birthday Ball. Special guest MC was Courtney Act. [1]
- Vicky Ogilvie for Volunteer of the Year
- Mel Whitaker and (removed by request) for Business Person of the Year
- Grace Grace for Politician of the Year
- Russell Fleming for Creative Artist of the Year
- Lindsay Nutley for Sportsperson of the Year
- Toby Longhurst for Journalist of the Year
- The Wickham Hotel for GLBT Friendly Company of the Year
- Miss Synthetique for Entertainer of the Year
- Jarran Haywood for HIV Activist of the Year
- Mathew Mitcham for Gay Icon of the Year
- Sporties for Gay Venue of the Year
- Open Doors for Community Group of the Year
- Paul Martin for Person of the Year
- Dame Sybil Von Thorndyke for Lifetime Achievement Award
