3rd Year for Homo Heroes

The Lesbian & Gay Foundation’s Homo Heroes Awards 2013
 
The Lesbian & Gay Foundation’s annual Homo Heroes Awards, supported by Barclays, gives people the chance to recognise individuals, groups and organisations that have made a difference in the past year.
 
Now in its third year, the awards provide an opportunity to celebrate those that have challenged discrimination, are role models for the community and have a made a difference to the lives of lesbian, gay and bisexual people.
 
Paul Martin OBE, Chief Executive of The Lesbian & Gay Foundation, comments "The Homo Hero Awards are now an established event in our annual calendar and provide a unique opportunity for the community to 'thank' their heroes. We're really looking forward to hearing all the inspiring stories and recognising those who have made a difference to the lesbian, gay and bisexual community"
 
Paul Chapman, Barclays Managing Director in Infrastructure Management, and Executive Sponsor of the organisation’s Spectrum LGBT employee network says “We’re really pleased to be showing our support again this year to the Awards.  It is a great way to acknowledge role models and inspirational stories in the LGBT community.  This is just one of the ways we are working with partners like The Lesbian & Gay Foundation to demonstrate the value of respect within our organisation and the diversity of the communities in which we operate”.
 
Previous winners have included Sir Ian McKellen, The Co-operative’s Respect Network and Lancashire Constabulary.
 
Sir Ian McKellen who won LGB&T Role Model of the Year in 2011 comments “I couldn’t have been more delighted, particularly as I admire the other winners so much.”
 
There are a total of seven categories for nominations, in which you can nominate any person, group or organisation that you believe has made a difference to the lives of lesbian, gay and bisexual people. Nominations are now open and close on 21st July 2013. The categories are;
 
•         Homo Hero - Community Champion of the year
•         Homo Hero - Business of the year
•         Homo Hero - Lesbian, gay or bisexual role model of the year
•         Homo Hero - Public Sector Partner of the year
•         Homo Hero – Volunteer of the year
•         Homo Hero - Community group or organisation of the year
•         Homo Hero - LGB&T venue of the Year Award
•         The Alan Turing Memorial Award in partnership with Manchester City Council

Following the initial nomination period, the top three nominees for each award category will be put forward for a public vote* from 1 August until 21 September 2013.

The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in October 2013 in Manchester. There will be a prize draw on the night supported by Barclays with all proceeds going to The Lesbian & Gay Foundation.
 
* the recipient of The Alan Turing Memorial Award will be decided by a panel
 
For more information and to vote visit: www.lgf.org.uk/hero     #homohero

Published: 6-Jun-2013: (1936)