SEE YOU AT THE HONOUR AWARDS 2026!

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HONOURING UNSUNG COMMUNITY HEROES

Established in 2007, the Honour Awards acknowledges outstanding achievements within, or excellent service to LGBTQ communities in NSW.

In 2025, the Honour Awards were held as part of ACON 40, ACON’s community program celebrating its 40th anniversary. Honour 2025 focused on three key categories: Community Hero, Young Achiever and the ACON President’s Award.

This year’s President’s Award was presented to acclaimed photographer and storyteller WILLIAM YANG, whose five-decade career has profoundly shaped how LGBTQ stories are seen and remembered. Through his evocative photography and performance work, Yang has chronicled the loves, losses and triumphs of queer life in Australia, creating a powerful record of visibility and resilience that continues to inspire understanding and pride.

The Community Hero Award was awarded to SAXON WILSON, recognised for their work ensuring LGBTQ events and venues are safe, inclusive and welcoming. Known for their calm presence and commitment to care, Saxon has spent over 30 years supporting community spaces as a door host, mentor and first responder. Their behind-the-scenes leadership has made nightlife safer and more inclusive for countless LGBTQ people across generations.

The Young Achiever Award went to BRENNA HARDING, celebrated for championing youth leadership and equity through her work with Wear It Purple. As both Vice President and President, Brenna helped establish the Queer Futures Fund, directing over $300,000 in grants to youth-led creative and community projects. Her dedication to accessibility, inclusion and First Nations engagement, along with her advocacy as an actor and DEI professional, has strengthened representation for young LGBTQIA+ people nationwide.

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