Search for Australia’s 25 most influential gays and lesbians

We refer to them as Power Gays, A-Gays and Community Leaders -“ but who are they and why do we look up to them?

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Website www.samesame.com.au, in conjunction with Sydney Star Observer, is looking for Australia’s 25 Most Influential Gays and Lesbians -“ and your vote counts.

Website co-founder Tim Duggan said the Same Same 25 -“ or SS25 -“ will become an annual hunt to help track the changing face of the community.

We’re out to uncover the next generation of gay and lesbian role models, he said, and we’re asking the gay and lesbian community to come forward and nominate anyone in the country who they think should be a member of the Same Same 25.

Sydney Star Observer Publishing Editor Scott Abrahams said he expected the list to be diverse and interesting.

The 25 could work in any field -“ sport, politics, the arts or big business -“ but if their influence counts, then we want to know about it, he said.

We expect it to be a celebration of people who are proud of their sexuality and an opportunity to recognise those who make a difference.

Nominees must be Australian citizens who have publicly acknowledged being gay or lesbian. Nominations close 12 September and the list decided by a panel of community judges. The final 25 will be announced at a cocktail party in October.

To nominate any Australian to be a member of the Same Same 25, go to www.SameSame.com.au/25.