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Gay Appreciation Awards

Tuesday, June 20-Monday, June 26, 2017

Public Online Voting by the readership of Ambush Magazine

 

SATURDAY, July 22nd, 8-10pm

30th Annual Gay Appreciation Awards Gala

"Walking The Red Carpet with SDGMs XLIII Persana Shoulders, Princesse Stephaney & Coca J Mesa, announcing the winners in 24 categories; benefiting Southern Decadence 2017, VIP Table’s for 4 are $200 (contact Rip Naquin to reserve your table 504.522.8049 or info@ambushpublishing.com), $10 door donation @ Oz New Orleans

 


2016:
29th Gay Appreciations Awards Gala @ Oz New Orleans
29th GAA Gala brings 24 Winners to the Stage; Raises $2,739 for Southern Decadence
(see page 4)

29th Gay Appreciation AwardsCelebrazzi: Brenda Laura receives 29th GAA Lifetime Achievement Award

 

 

 



 

29th Gay Appreciation AwardsPaparazzi: 29th Gay Appreciation Awards Gala Presents 24 Winners, Raises $2,739 @ Oz

 

 

 


 

29th Gay Appreciation AwardsPaparazzi: Gay Appreciation Awards Top 5 Show Club of the Year Finalists, Entertainer of the Year & Walking The Red Carpet @ Oz







Did You Win? Find out at the 29th Gay Appreciation Awards Gala July 23 @ Oz
(see page 4)

Sign Giant Fleur de Lis for Orlando at 29th GAA Gala July 23
(see page 4)

Brenda Laura To Receive 29th Annual Lifetime Achievement Award
(see page 4)

Ambush Readership Votes Top 5 Finalists in 29th Gay Appreciation Awards
(see page 4)

2016 Gay Appreciation Awards Voting Online ONLY June 7-13
(see page 8)

2015:
GAA Gala Brings 21 Winners to the Stage raising $2,665 for Southern Decadence/2015
(see page 4) (continued on page 8)

GAA Gala Announces Winners July 18; Honors Sy'ria Jackson-Synclaire with Lifetime Achievement/2015
(see page 4)
(continued on page 6)

The Public Has Voted & The Top 5 Finalist Are... 28th Gay Appreciation Awards/2015
(see page 4)

2015 Gay Appreciation Awards Voting Online ONLY June 2-8/2015
(see page 8)

2014:
Celebrazzi; Ambush Mag Brings 22 Winners to the Stage for 27th GAA Gala @ Oz; $2,622 Raised for SD/2014
(see page 6 & 8)

Snap Paparazzi: 27th GAA Highlights; Wear It Out/2014
(see pages 36, 37 & 38)

Tommy Elias to Receive 27th Lifetime Achievement Award @ GAA Gala Aug. 2, 2014
(see page 4)

Readers Vote & Decide 27th Gay Appreciation Awards Top 5 Finalist/2014
(see page 4)

2013:
26th Gay Appreciation Awards Raises $3,005 for Buzzy's Boys & Girls/2013
(see page 4)

Celebrazzi: Celebrations Paparazzi/2013
(see page 6)

Snap Paparazzi: 26th GAA Highlights/2013
(see pages 16 & 18)

26th Gay Appreciation Awards Gala July 27, 8pm @ Oz New Orleans
(see page 4) (continued on page 8)

Mina Hernandez to Receive 26th Lifetime Achievement Award @ GAA Gala July 27
(see page 4)

26th Gay Appreciation Awards Top 5 Finalists Hold Many Surprises
(see page 8)

2013 Gay Appreciation Awards Voting Online ONLY June 11-17
(see page 8)

2012:
the "official" dish:
Thrilling Excitement as Winners Take to the Stage for the 25th Gay Appreciation Awards Gala Raising $3,432 for Buzzy's Boys & Girls in 2012 (see Main-4)

celebrazzi (celebrations paparazzi): Regina Ann Adams Receives 25th Lifetime Achievement Award (see Main-6)

snap paparazzi/new orleans: 25th GAA Gala Announces Gay Appreciation Award Winners @ Oz (see Main-16)

snap paparazzi/new orleans: 25th GAA Gala Raises $3,432 for Buzzy’s Boys & Girls @ Oz (see Main-20)

the "official: dish: Are You A Winner?! Find Out @ the 25th GAA Gala (see Main-4)

the "official: dish: 25th Gay Appreciation Awards (GAA) Gala Announcing the Winners Set for July 21 at Oz
(see Main-4); Top 5 Finalist (see Main-20)

the "official: dish: GAA Top 5 Finalists, Regina Adams to Receive Coveted Lifetime Achievement Award
(see Main-4, 5)
More...
(see Main-6, 8)

the "official: dish: 2012 Gay Appreciation Awards Voting Online ONLY June 5-11
(see Main-4)

Annual Awards
Circuit Party/Event of the Year, Hair Salon of the Year, Gay Carnival (Mardi Gras Ball of the Year, Neighborhood Bar of the Year, Buzzy Fanning AIDS Award, Bitch of the Year, Show Bar of the Year, Donnie Jay Performing Arts Award, Restaurant/Deli of the Year, Dance Bar of the Year, Bartender of the Year, DJ of the Year, Leather Bar of the Year, Cheridon Comedy Award, Fly Fashion Glamour Award, GLBT Business of the Year, Leather Person of the Year, Transgender of the Year, Lesbian of the Year, Gay Man of the Year, Entertainer of the Year

The GAA Board of Directors presents the Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest honor of the year.

Additionally, the Marsha Delain Award of Excellence, aka the "Drag Ambassador to the World" award, is presented by Marsha Naquin-Delain.

Exciting Winners, $3,219 Raised at 24th GAA Gala in 2011
(see Main-4)

Celebrazzi
(see Main-6)

Snap Paparazzi: 24th Gay Appreciation Award Gala @ Oz sponsored by Ambush Mag
(see Main-16, 18)

All Roads Lead to Oz announcing the Winners of the 24th Gay Appreciation Awards July 23rd
(see Main-4) (continued on Main-8)

Chuck Turner & Bill Miller to Receive 24th Lifetime Achievement Award, GAA Top 5 Finalists Announced
(see Main-8) (continued on Main-10)

2011 Gay Appreciation Awards Voting Online ONLY June 7-13
(see Main-4)

23rd Gay Appreciations Awards Gala Holds Surprises, Raises $3,180 for Buzzy's Boys & Girls
(see Page-9)

Snap Paprazzi: 23rd Gay Appreciation Awards Gala honoring Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Jean Redmann @ Oz
(see Page-20)

Snap Paprazzi: 23rd Gay Appreciation Awards Gala raises $3,180 for Buzzy’s Boys & Girls @ Oz
(see Page-22)

23rd GAA Gala Announces Winners July 24 @ Oz
(see Page-9)

Jean Redmann to Receive 23rd Lifetime Achievement Award; Top 5 Fly Fashion Glamour & Cheridon Comedy Award Finalists Selected
(see Main-9)
(continued)
(see Main-12)

Gay Appreciation Awards Top 5 Finalists 2010
(see Main-4)
Gay Appreciation Awards Top 5 Finalists (continued)
(see Main-9)

22nd GAA Gala Garners Largest Attendance & Most Money Raised, $3,587, Announcing the Winners
(see Main-4)

Don Evans Slated to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award; Lisa Beaumann & Teryl-Lynn Foxx to Emcee GAA Gala; GAA Top 5 Fly Fashion Glamour & Cheridon Comedy Award Finalists Chosen
(see Main-4)

GAA Top 5 Finalists Hail from Baton Rouge, New Orleans & Dallas, Texas; GAA Gala at Oz July 11
(see Main-4)

Ambush Readers Will Choose Their Favorites in 22nd Gay Appreciation Awards, Voting Ballot On-Line June 9-15 (see Main-4)


Kitty Blackwell-Lifetime Achievement Award ~ 2005 Winners ~ 2005 Gala Pics ~ 2005 Gala Pics ~ 2005 Top 5 Finalist
Donnie Jay-Lifetime Achievement Award ~ 2004 Winners ~ 2004 Gala Pics ~ 2004 Top 5 Finalist
Marty Curtin & Koo Gaffney ~ 2003 Winners ~ 2003 Gala Pics ~ 2003 Top 5 Finalist
2001-02 Winners ~ 2001-02 Gala Pics ~ 2001-02 Top 5 Finalist
2000 Winners ~ 2000 Gala Pics ~ 2000 Top 5 Finalist
'99 Top Five Nominations ~ Gene Adams ~ '99 Winners ~ '99 Pics
'98 Nominations ~ '98 Winners ~ '98 Pics ~ '98 Pics/2
1997 Nominees ~ 1997 Winners


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