Felipe Neto, Xuxa and Padre Julio Lancelotti are recognized in a pro-LGBTQIA+ award and Carmo Dalla Vecchia and Daniela Mercury compete for the “Oscar LGBT+”
the award poc awardswhich annually elects Brazilian institutions and personalities committed to the LGBTQIA+ community, released the list of nominees for the 2022 edition.
Promoted by the Gay Blog BR news portal, from the SCRUFF application, the award brings highlights from music, sports, politics, journalism, entertainment, advertising and personalities who declared themselves LGBT+ in the last year. In all, there are 24 categories available for public voting and the winners will be announced on December 24th.
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To vote at the 2022 Poc Awards, the public can access the Gay Blog BR by SCRUFF website (www.gay.blog.br) until next Thursday, December 23rd.
“POC POC”
The “Poc Awards” has its name inspired by a slang from the LGBTQIA+ community that has been re-signified over the years. “In the early 2000s, the term ‘poc’ was used pejoratively to refer to the most effeminate gay men. ‘Poc poc’ was an onomatopoeia of the noise of walking in high heels”, says Vinícius Yamada, editor-in-chief of Gay Blog BR. “However, over time, the term has taken on a new meaning and currently does not have the offensive connotation it once did. Today, the term ‘poc’ is a symbol of empowerment and a caring and humorous way for gay people to call each other “, he explains.
Both the Poc Awards trophies and the Gay Blog BR portal have a subscription to the SCRUFF app, which has been present in Brazil since 2018 and connects over 15 million gay, bisexual and transgender people in more than 180 countries across 6 continents. Founded in 2010 by Johnny Skandros and Eric Silverberg, now its CEO, the SCRUFF app is available for free on iOS and Android devices.
SERVICE
Poc Awards 2022 | Gay Blog BR by SCRUFF
Voting open until December 23
Through the link: www.gay.blog.br
Result: December 24th on the site Gay Blog BR by SCRUFF
NOMINATED 2022
The 24 categories and respective nominees of the Poc Awards 2022:
– “Poc of the Year”, category dedicated to personalities who “came out of the closet” and/or brought representation in 2022: Christiana Guinle, Fernanda Souza, Igor Benevenuto, Igor Rickli, Jefferson Campos, Julia Dalavia, Marcelo Feller, Richarlyson and Vitão .
– “Influencia Web”: Alom Gomes, Bota Pó, Drag Box, Gabriel Villane, Raphael Vicente, Yarley.
– “Artivist”, category for artists involved with social causes: Bixarte, Laerte and Renata Carvalho.
– “Empowerment”: Antra, Casarão Brasil and TODXS.
– “Communication”, a category for LGBTs who use social networks to reflect on topics relevant to the community: Ad Junior, Adalberto Neto and Rita Von Hunty.
– “Platform Friendly”, category in which the public evaluates which social network acted the most against LGBTphobia: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, TikTok and Twitter.
– “Tem Local”, for destinations that promoted LGBTQIA+ tourism in 2022: Curaçao, USA and Tel Aviv.
– “Sport”, for athletes who stood out in the media in 2022: Igor Benevenuto, Richarlyson and Tifanny Abreu.
– “Literature”: Alexandre Mortagua – “Here, Now, Everyone”, Maria Antônia – “Memories of the First Trans Colonel of Brazil”, Patrick Cassimiro – “Fabulous – Stories of an LGBTQIAP+ Brazil”, Renan Quinalha – “LGBTI+ Movement: a brief history from the 19th century to our days”, Renato Lima – “When butterflies fly in the sertão” and Ronaldo Alexandrino – “The Supposed Homosexuality”.
– “Aliada”, category for supporters of the LGBTQIA+ cause who use their social networks to position themselves and defend diversity: Fayda Belo, Rosane Gofaman and Xuxa.
– “Aliado”, categories for allies who use visibility to defend LGBTQIA+ agendas: Felipe Neto, Padre Júlio Lancelotti and Tadeu Schmidt.
– “Música Poc Brasileira – MPB”, dedicated to talents of the new generation: Carol Biazin, Gabeu, Izrra, Jotta A, Thiago Pantaleão and Victor Kinjo.
– “Hit of the Year”, for songs that were successful on streaming platforms: “Baby 95” – Liniker, “Cachorrinhas” – Luísa Sonza, “Envolver” – Anitta, “Idiota – Jão, “Maldivas” – Ludmilla, ” Red” – Gloria Groove.
– Hitmaker: Anitta, Gloria Groove, Jão, Liniker, Ludmilla, Luisa Sonza, Pabllo Vittar, Silva and Vitão.
– “Icon”, this year, the category is aimed at LGBTs who used visibility in their careers to talk about the cause: Carmo Dalla Vecchia, Daniela Mercury and Silvero Pereira.
– “Ator”, for actors who stood out or brought representation to art: Alejandro Claveaux, Carmo Dalla Vecchia, Irandhir Santos, Jesuita Barbosa, Kiko Mascarenhas, Lucas Leto, Pablo Sanábio, Rafael Theophilo and Silvero Pereira.
– “Actress”: Maia, Alanis Guillen, Bruna Linzmeyer, Julia Dalavia, Lucy Alves and Marina Mathey.
– “Militante”, for people who aim to guarantee rights for LGBTs: Daiana Santos, Dani Balbi, Fábio Felix, Guilherme Cortez, Linda Brasil and Rosa Amorim.
– “Spokesman”: Duda Salabert, Erika Hilton and Fabiano Contarato.
– “Event”: Festival MixBrasil, Hopi Hari Pride and Parada SP.
– “Take my money”, for companies that had a significant collaboration with the LGBTQIA+ community, either through actions, internal policies or positions: Avon, British Council, Burger King, Mercado Livre, Netflix and Unilever.
– “Telejournalist”: Daniel Adjuto, Erick Rianelli, Gabriel Luiz, Lorena Coutinho, Marcelo Cosme and Matheus Ribeiro.
– “Lenda”, dedicated to drag queens with a long career and considered “divas” in the community: Marcia Pantera, Paulette Pink, Silvetty Montilla, Suzy Brasil, Tchaka and Thalia Bombinha.
– “Reality”: Alex Gallete (A Fazenda 14), Brunna Gonçalves (BBB 22), Charles Gama (No Limite 6), Ipojucan (No Limite 6), Linn da Quebrada (BBB 22) and Tiago Abravanel (BBB 22).
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