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The 2025 Iconique Award
The person who has undeniably left their mark on local queer culture. Our greatest honor of the night.
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Drag Queen Artist of the Year
Celebrating the drag queen performer who set the standard this year with artistry, originality, and community impact both on and off stage.
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Drag King of the Year
Celebrating the drag king performer who set the standard this year with artistry, originality, and community impact both on and off stage.
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Not Everything Is About Drag Award for Best Other Nonspecific Performer
Honoring the performer of any discipline whose talent, consistency, and creative vision inspired the community.
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Burlesque Performer of the Year
Celebrating the burlesque artist whose stagecraft, glamour, and storytelling brought the art form to life this year.
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Gia Bianca Stephens Lifetime Achievement Award
Celebrating the elder whose wisdom, humor, and presence made/make them a cherished part of the queer community. Our favorite 35+ person.
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Beautiful Beautiful Gowns Award for Excellence in Costume Design
Celebrating the designer whose creativity, craftsmanship, and attention to detail brought fashion and performances to life in unforgettable style.
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Hostess with the Mostess
For the host who excelled in charisma, audience engagement, and memorability at every event.
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The High Body Count Hair Award for Excellence in Wigs
Recognizing the stylist who delivered boldness, beauty, and consistency in hair artistry that elevated local queer culture.
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Mugstress of the Year
For the artist whose face is always stamped and their makeup skills, innovation, and signature style left a lasting mark.
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The 8 Award for Most Iconique Number
Honoring the single performance that stood out for creativity, execution, and lasting impact.
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The Rising Star Award for Best New Drag Performer
The emerging artist who has displayed exceptional talent, growth, and promise to contribute to Utah queer culture. This is for performers who have performed for under two years.
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Advocate of the Year
Recognizing the person or organization who championed queer rights and visibility through dedication, impact, and community leadership, making a meaningful difference in queer people's lives.
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Fanny Brice Award for Being a Funny Girl
Awarded to the comedian whose wit, originality, and performance style made the community laugh hardest in 2025.
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The Sapph Award
For that special someone who really puts the L in Utah LGBTQIA+.
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Gay Event of the Year
Recognizing the event that significantly impacted local queer life through visibility, inclusion, memorability, and community connection.
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Producer of the Year
Honoring the individual behind the scenes whose vision, organization, and creativity brought unforgettable events, shows, or performances to life in 2025.
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Favorite Reality Star
Recognizing a local reality personality who stood out for authenticity, entertainment value, and cultural relevance. Who are the gays living for?
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No Child Left Behind Award for Queens Who Can Read
Honoring the shadiest drag performer whose reads stood out for their humor, sharpness, and delivery.
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Best Gay Gathering Place
Recognizing the space that brought queer folks together through atmosphere, inclusivity, and community vibes.
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Excellence in Briefs Award for Favorite Gogo Dancer
Celebrating the dancer who brought energy, stage presence, and magnetism to every appearance. Looking hot doesn’t hurt.
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Drag Hag of the Year
For the ultimate drag devotee who knows every queen, attends every show, and lives and breathes drag culture—your dedication, enthusiasm, and legendary fandom do not go unnoticed.
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Favorite Bartender
For the bartender who not only served incredible drinks but embodied community connection, and memorable energy.
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Unsung Hero of the Queer Community
For the thing that made a quiet yet powerful difference through service, dedication, and support of queer life in Utah.
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Best Local Dish for Tops or Bottoms Who Don’t Care
Celebrating the favorite dish or local spots known for taste and comfort in our community.
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Most Immaculate Vibes Hands Down
Awarded to the person, place, or moment that radiated positivity, energy, and pure vibes.
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The Girl So Confusing Award for Best Feud
Recognizing the rivalry or shady clash that became iconic through its impact, entertainment value, and memorability.
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The Girl So Confusing Remix Award for Best Collaboration
Recognizing the collaborative production or moment that became iconic through its impact, entertainment value, and memorability.
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Club Rush Award for Thing to Fade Out of The Culture
A cheeky farewell to the trend, habit, or phrase that’s officially ready for retirement in 2025.
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Primadonna Girl Award for Song to Stop Performing
Highlighting the track we love that every performer has in their repertoire—and maybe it’s time to let it go.
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Diva Down Award For Most Iconique Injury
Because beauty is pain and pain makes history. This award honors the year’s most memorable, talked-about, and community-famous injury.
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Trade of the Season
Awarded to the person whose confidence, style, and undeniable presence made him unforgettable. Also we all agree this person is hot.
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Hot Girl We're Living For
Honoring the diva who embodied beauty, charisma, unapologetic self-expression, and undeniable allyship.
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Best Campaign Design
Honoring the marketing or branding effort that stood out for originality, execution, and cultural impact.
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Best IGLive Performance
Awarded to the Instagram Live performance that showcased creativity, authenticity, and audience engagement.
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Missionnaire Fashion Icon Award
Recognizing someone whose fashion sense consistently turns heads—bold, refined, effortless, chic, and inspiring others to embrace their own unique look.
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Nightlife Song of the Year
The song the gays are loving this year.