Each year, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Awards honour and thank the extraordinary community groups and volunteers who go above and beyond to help deliver the world-renowned and inspiring festival.
2020 Mardi Gras Volunteers Awards:
Special Commendations:
Isaia Akava, Kylie Brown, Christine Carey, Andrew Endycott, Darren Kelly, Ty Owen, Michelle Rayner
Excellence in Innovation:
Katherine Hudson, Joel McKinnon
Excellence in Service:
Warren Bishop, Edie Falios
Excellence in Leadership:
Rick Stone, Kim Williams
Excellence in Teamwork:
Ron Boyd, Charlie Steele
ICARE Awards:
Ronald Del Castillo, Sharniya (Rina) J Hind
Special Acknowledgements:
Adrian Hinder, Konstantinos Ziotas
Volunteers of the Year:
Aiden O’Dea, Sarah Pearce
2020 Mardi Gras Fair Day Awards:
Special Commendations:
Bear Bar, Nomos Legal, Quakers, Service NSW
Best Standard Stall:
#nofaux
Best Community Stall:
Sydney Gaymers
Best Sports Stall:
Street Roller Hockey Chix Club
Fair Day Stall of the Year:
Dogue
2020 Mardi Gras Parade Awards:
Special Commendations:
Asian Marching Boys and Friends, Colours of Our Community, Fire and Rescue NSW, GLADD – Gay and Lesbian Association of Doctors and Dentists, Guide Dogs NSW ACT, NSW Rural Fire Service, NSW State Emergency Service, Trans Glamore
Best Choreography:
The Evolution Dancers
Ron Muncaster Award for Best Costume:
FLAGCOM and Friends
Best Float Design:
Le Petit Bateau art collective
Best Individual or Small Group:
Gay Aged Gap Relationships
Ron Austin Award for Most Fabulous Parade Entry:
Sydney Opera House
Lifetime Achievement Award:
Teresa Leggett
To read more about each award recipients, visit: Volunteers Awards, Fair Day Awards, Parade Awards and Lifetime Achievement Award for details.
Image: Sydney Opera House Parade Participants – photo by Richard Hedger