Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. What they have in common is making a difference in the lives of other people. Sometimes it’s many people and sometimes it’s just a few, but any good deed is worth celebrating. Shine a light on your heroes by nominating them in one or several categories. They can be people or organisations who directly help others, whose work is improving the wellbeing of others, or whose achievements are inspiring others.
All award winners receive a FREE trip to Bangkok and a range of gifts.
Nominations are FREE and close on 31 May 2023.
Categories
All awards recognize work undertaken in specific countries in Asia and the Pacific or across the region more broadly:
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BUSINESS ALLY
This award recognizes private sector allies that strive to break down barriers for persons from the LGBTQI communities through substantive policy initiatives and recognized action on the ground.
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COMMUNITY ALLY HERO
This award recognizes an individual or a commercial organization whose work or support has been of significant benefit to LGBTQI people and/or people affected by HIV in specific countries in Asia and the Pacific or across the region more broadly.
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COMMUNITY HERO
This award recognizes the work of an LGBTQI person who has improved the lives of LGBTQI people in any capacity in specific countries in Asia and the Pacific or across the region more broadly.
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COMMUNITY ORGANISATION HERO
This award recognizes a community or not for profit organisation which has worked to improve the health and/or rights of LGBTQI people and/or people affected by HIV in specific countries in Asia and the Pacific or across the region more broadly.
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COVID-19 HERO
This award recognizes a community or not for profit organisation which has worked during the pandemic to ensure access to health services and/or rights of LGBTQI people and/or people affected by HIV in specific countries in Asia and the Pacific or across the region more broadly.
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HEALTH & WELLBEING HERO
This award recognizes an individual working in the fields of healthcare, medicine or research whose work has improved the health and wellbeing of LGBTQI people and/or people affected by HIV in specific countries in Asia and the Pacific or across the region more broadly.
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HIV HERO
This award recognizes the work of a person with HIV who has improved the lives of people with HIV in any capacity in specific countries in Asia and the Pacific or across the region more broadly.
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SOCIAL JUSTICE HERO
This award recognizes those working in the fields of politics, the law, advocacy or human rights whose work has advanced the human and/or civil rights of LGBTQI people and/or people affected by HIV in countries in Asia and the Pacific or across the region more broadly.
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TRANSGENDER HERO
This award recognizes the work of a transgender person who has improved the lives of transgender people in any capacity in specific countries in Asia and the Pacific or across the region more broadly.
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YOUNG ACHIEVER HERO
This award recognizes the work of an LGBTQI person or person with HIV under 30 years of age who has improved the lives of LGBTQI people or people with HIV in any capacity.
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Essential Information
- Nominations are FREE.
- You can nominate yourself or the organisation you work for, or a person or organisation you admire.
- People and organisations can be nominated in multiple categories.
- Nominations for all awards must be received by before 31 MAY 2023.
- The HERO Awards judging panel will comprise representatives of APN+, APTN, ILGA Asia and APCOM’s Regional Advisory Group.
- The HERO Awards judging panel will select three (3) finalists and one (1) winner for each category.
- All finalists will be announced in September 2023 on the APCOM website.
- All finalists will be invited to attend the Awards ceremony on 24 November.
However only the winner of each category will be supported financially to attend the ceremony. - The winner of each category will receive a stylish trophy and an exquisite floral bouquet
