The Best of Queer Connecticut is an initiative of the New Haven Pride Center, through our print publication Centerline Magazine. Centerline Magazine, published six times a year, is one of the few LGBTQ+ print publications in New England and aims to document the history and culture of Connecticut’s LGBTQ+ community.
In 2020 we are excited to launch the Best of Queer Connecticut – an opportunity for us as a community to celebrate and honor individuals, artists, small business, and organizations who make Connecticut an LGBTQ+ place to live, work, and play! Community nominations begin in February and are accepted through July 30, voting will take place in August, and the winners will be announced a special red carpet evening in New Haven in late September!
We are Now Accepting Nominations
The New Haven Pride Center and Centerline Magazine is now looking for nominations for the more than 50 categories of our inaugural Best of Queer Connecticut! Use the link below to fill out our nomination form. You can nominated up to three folks / businesses per category – please do not submit more than one form. The top 5 nominees in each category will be put to a vote and announced in September 2020. Nominations end July 30th.
Category is : Night Life
Best DJ
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Best Dance Party
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Best Bartender
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Best Burlesque Artist
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Best Drag Queen
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Best Drag King
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Best Trans / Nonbinary Performer
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Best Drag Show
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Best Drag Brunch
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Best Erotic Dancer
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Best Band
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Best Singer
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Best Karaoke
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Best Happy Hour
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Best Live Music Venue
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Best Neighborhood Bar
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Best Bar / Club
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Best Guys Night Out
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Best Ladies Night Out
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Best Queer Night Out
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Category is : Food & Drink
Best Brunch (Northern CT)
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Best Brunch (Southern CT)
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Best Coffee Shop (Northern CT)
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Best Coffee Shop (Southern CT)
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Best Date Night Under $50 (Northern CT)
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Best Date Night Under $50 (Southern CT)
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Best Date Night Over $50 (Northern CT)
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Best Date Night Over $50 (Southern CT)
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Category is : Media
Best Local TV / Radio Personality
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Best Local Influencer
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Best Local Podcast
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Category is : People
Best Amateur Athlete
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Best Local College / Professional Athlete
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Best Artist
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Best Dancer / Performer
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Best Musician
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Best Clergy-Person
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Best Small Business Owner
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Best Chef
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Best Lawyer
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Best Real Estate Agent
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Best Stylist
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Best Tattoo Artist
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Most Committed Activist
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Best Public Official
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Best Doctor / Medical Provider
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Best Ally
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Category is : Community
Best Annual Fundraiser
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Best Trans Health Provider
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Best HIV Health Provider
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Best LGBTQ+ Health Provider
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Best LGBTQ+ Social Group
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Best LGBTQ+ Social Event
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Best LGBTQ+ Sports League
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Best LGBTQ+ Cultural Event
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Best Cultural Organization
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Best LGBTQ+ Event
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Best Tattoo Parlor
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Best LGBTQ+ Small Business
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Best LGBTQ+ Friendly Workspace
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Best Queerborhood
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Best House of Worship
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