35th Annual Gay Appreciation Awards

Gay Appreciation Awards thanks those in the LGBTQ community who are often not recognized for the outstanding services and efforts they perform. These individuals and businesses have made the LGBTQ Community into the viable, successful and powerful community it is today across the Gulf South.

2025 Categories:

Advocate of the YearArtist of the YearBartender of the YearBitch of the YearBuzzy Fanning AIDS Award * Person, not organizationDJ of the YearDonnie Jay Performing Arts AwardEmcee / Host of the YearEvent of the YearFly Fashion Glamour AwardGay Man of the YearGay Mardi Gras Ball of the YearHair Salon/Stylist of the YearKinkster of the YearLeather Person of the YearLesbian of the YearLGBTQ Business of the Year * bars/restaurants/hair salons ineligibleLGBTQ Nonprofit of the YearMarcy Marcell Entertainer of the YearNeighborhood Bar of the YearNew EntertainerRealtor of the YearRestaurant / Deli of the YearShow Club of the YearSocial Media Presence of the YearSports League Team Spirit AwardSports MVP AwardTrans Person of the YearRip Naquin Writer / Reporter of the YearYoung Leadership Impact Award

Host or Publisher Frank Perez