by Rebecca Kelly

Community Organisation of the Year - paid staff

Award Recipient

ShoutOut

ShoutOut received the award for the exceptional work they do for the community. They are constantly improving the lives of LGBT+ people and their families by providing education and guidance and engaging workshops in schools and workplaces with the aim of “promoting acceptance towards diversity and the celebration of identity”. ShoutOut is an anti-homophobia initiative, run by young people, for young people, and they have been doing an excellent job of educating folk across the country. During their acceptance speech, a spokesperson for ShoutOut also highlighted the importance of their volunteer staff who help deliver the nation-wide workshops.

Nominees

Gay Project

Gay Project is an Irish NGO based in Cork which supports, celebrates and advocates for gay, bi, trans, MSM and queer men. Gay Project’s goal is “to make Ireland the best place to be LGBT+”.