Journalist and broadcaster Jason Om will lead this year’s Honour Awards, hosting NSW’s longest-running awards night celebrating LGBTQ communities. He will be joined by cabaret superstar Catherine Alcorn and a host of presenters comprising leading lights from our communities.

First held in 2007, the Honour Awards celebrates outstanding service and achievements within LGBTQ communities in NSW. It also a fundraising event for ACON, NSW’s leading HIV and LGBTQ health organisation.

Over 400 guests will descend at Doltone House Hyde Park in Sydney on Wednesday 18 September to recognise the efforts of over 30 finalists across 10 categories.

Returning for his second year hosting the awards, Jason Om is a Walkley-winning reporter with the ABC’s 730 program and author of the acclaimed memoir All Mixed Up.

“I’m flattered and excited to be called into action again,” Om said. “Hosting last year was a blast, and I always have a fun time at the Awards, so I couldn’t say no. It’s a nice feeling to be welcomed back.”

Speaking on the importance of the Honour Awards, Om said the event provides the LGBTQ community in NSW an opportunity to come together in the face of increasing hostility from wider society.

“I think this year has been tough for our community, we all felt it, so events like the Honour Awards are a chance for us to look back and reflect but also to pull together and find joy in what we have managed to achieve despite the odds. Most of all it’s a celebration of who we are, and of those in our community who have made a difference,” Om said.

Performing on stage is showbiz extraordinaire Catherine Alcorn. A renowned entertainer, she has captivated audiences with her powerful voice and charismatic performances. She has been a standout in the cabaret scene, starring in acclaimed shows such as The Divine Miss Bette, Ladies Who Lunch, and The Summer of Judy. Most recently, Alcorn has been touring the country as part of the cast of Menopause: The Musical, and she will soon grace the Sydney Fringe Festival stage alongside iOTA and Verushka Darling in Bangers & Mash at the Emerald Room.

“As always, I am so excited to be performing at the Honour Awards and to be part of this fabulous celebration of diversity and community,” Alcorn said.

Also on the line-up is local DJ Kate Monroe, who will be serving up her much-loved party sounds, and Sydney drag star Charisma Belle, who will be hosting the Red Carpet with her dazzling drag troupe.

ACON CEO Nicolas Parkhill expressed his thanks to all the performers and artists taking part in Honour 2024.

“We are so grateful for the support of the many artists and performers that light up Honour each year, and this year’s line-up is full of fabulous and talented ACON friends and allies. Thank you to Jason, Catherine, Kate and Charisma and all the other entertainers for bringing so much joy, pizazz and flair to this year’s Honour Awards,” Parkhill said.

“Honour is all about celebrating our communities and raising much-needed funds for vital health initiatives to improve LGBTQ health. I look forward to see you at the 2024 Honour Awards.”

Honour Awards 2024 is on Wednesday 18 September at Doltone House Hyde Park, Sydney.

Tickets on sale now. Early bird pricing closes 31 August. Tickets available from here.

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