Awards Terms and Conditions 

A Euphoria Social volunteer community initiative.

The GALA & People’s Choice Awards is an social event dedicated to honoring and celebrating the vibrant and diverse LGBTQIAPN+ community in Victoria and surrounds. It serves as a powerful platform to showcase the talents, achievements, and contributions of individuals from all backgrounds and identities.  Through this celebration we strive to uplift and empower LGBTQIAPN+ individuals, amplify their voices, and inspire others to embrace diversity and promote equality.   

To be eligible to submit a nomination for an Award, or to receive an Award in one of the Euphoria Social’s Awards categories, you must agree to the following terms and conditions. Where applicable, you must also meet the specified eligibility requirements. Thus, if you do not agree to the below, STOP now, and do not access or use this Website. 

Applicants  

  • agree that your participation in the GALA and People's Choice Awards is at your own digressions, its voluntary and not guaranteed.

  • you can nominate once per category 

  • you do not have to nominate someone in each category 

  • can only nominate the same nominee once in each category 

  • must ensure that nominees meet the eligibility requirements 

  • must advise the nominee that they have been nominated 

  • must provide the accurate contact information  

  • must seek the nominee's agreement that, if they are selected as a finalist: 

  • they wish to participate in Euphoria Social’s 2025 People's Choice Awards 

  • they or their nominated representative will provide Euphoria Social with any future information or media required.  

  • they or their nominated representative will arrange tickets to the event, these are not guaranteed for nominees or finalists. 

  • they may be required to actively participate in presentations, media interviews and other Award related promotional activities 

  • consent to use of photographs and/or video images in promotional material. 

  • note that Euphoria Social and/or the judging panel(s) may request additional information or clarification in support of a nomination and, if so requested, such information or clarification must be provided within the specified timeframe;  

  • note that Euphoria Social and/or the judging panel(s) may disqualify any submissions that don't align with Euphoria Socials purpose (celebrate the remarkable achievements of Victoria's and surrounds diverse LGBTQIAPN+ community); 

  • note that this will be a public will be the voting panel, voting on nominations and determine which nominees will go on to be finalists; 

  • note that public vote will be anonymous, meaning you will vote based on the caption rather than the name or face, emphasizing merit rather than social status. 

  • note voting will be based on details provided on submission, it's your responsibility to provide detailed information supporting the nominating. 

  • note we will only accept one vote per person.  

  • the information provided on the nomination form is collected by Euphoria Social and may be made available to the judging panel(s) Euphoria Socials Instagram page and website.  (and other contracted service providers) 

  • Euphoria Social maintains a zero-tolerance policy for LGBTQIA+ PHOBIA or racism. Homophonic, discriminatory actions or language will not be tolerated within our community.

  • any comments or behavior deemed inappropriate by our community volunteers may result in being blocked and submission removed.

  • not all categories will be presented at live at the Euphoria Social’s 2025 People's Choice Awards.  

If you need assistance nominating or voting, please contact us via hellol[at]euphoriasocia.org  

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