Via its Dorian Awards, the Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association honors its picks for the year’s finest in film and television, “from mainstream to gaystream.” 

GALECA members vote on the Dorian Awards in a purely democratic fashion. All members are encouraged to name their top 3 choices per category in the nominating round, then their sole choice per category in the final round. 

Announced each January, the Dorians are named with a nod to the great and gay wit Oscar Wilde, of course!

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Film of the Year

Director of the Year (Film or Television)

Film Performance of the Year — Actress

Film Performance of the Year — Actor

LGBTQ Film of the Year

Foreign Language Film of the Year

Screenplay of the Year (original or adapted)

Visually Striking Film of the Year
(honoring a production of stunning beauty, from art direction to cinematography)

Documentary of the Year (theatrical release, TV airing or DVD release)

Unsung Film of the Year

Campy Flick of the Year

TV Drama of the Year

TV Comedy of the Year

TV Performance of the Year — Actor

TV Performance of the Year — Actress

TV Musical Performance of the Year

LGBTQ TV Show of the Year

TV Current Affairs Show of the Year

Unsung TV Show of the Year

Campy TV Show of the Year

The ‘We’re Wilde About You’ Rising Star Award

Wilde Wit of the Year
(honoring a performer, writer or commentator whose observations both challenge and amuse)

Wilde Artist of the Year
(honoring a truly groundbreaking force in the field of film, theater and/or television)

Timeless Award
(to an actor or performer whose exemplary career is marked by character, wisdom and wit)