The Birmingham Awards, which highlight and recognise the ongoing contributions of local citizens, have released their shortlist which includes several figures and groups from the LGBTQ+ community.
Firstly, the Birmingham AIDS & HIV Memorial has been shortlisted in the Arts & Culture Award of the Year category alongside: Akers of Art, Big Bear Music, Birmingham Hippodrome, Empower Poetry CIC, Hope Studioz, Midlands Arts Centre, Rawsounds TV, The Vend UK, and Women & Theatre. The Memorial which features two entwined ribbons and was unveiled in December last year, was conceived and created by a team that included Garry Jones, Phil Oldershaw, Andrew Bentley King, Luke Perry and many more supporters.
In the Networker of the Year category, Phil Oldershaw – a co-founder of Birmingham Pride – has also been nominated for his work through Pose Events, a PR, events and hospitality business. While in the Sports Initiative of the Year award category, Birmingham Bulls RFC have made it to the shortlist. Birmingham Bulls are an inclusive Rugby Union team based in the West Midlands, who welcome players of any age, experience or orientation to join them at any time.
Birmingham Awards voting is open now to have your say on the shortlist and view all the categories and nominees. Voting for the shortlist closes October 15, while the award ceremony itself takes place on Saturday, November 4 at Villa Park Stadium’s Holte Suite. slot dana 5000
