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Tomorrow, the 19th Annual HMI Awards Ball comes to lifeâone year shy of our 20th anniversary!
Nearly two decades of prevention, tradition, competition, collaboration, and excellence have led us to this moment. Tonight, we honor the legends, celebrate the champions, and, with over 1,000 attendees anticipated, we settle the score!
Get ready. The stage is set. The legacy continues. Let the HMI Awards Ball begin!
Hetrick-Martin Institute Presents
19TH ANNUAL HMI AWARDS BALL -
HMI OLYMPIC GAMES 2026 !!!
Friday, January 30, 2026
Club Amazura
9112 144th Pl, Jamaica, NY 11435
Doors Openâ3:00PM !!!
REGISTRATION ONLINE AND AT THE DOOR *Required
2025 is a year like no other. Through the highs, the lows, and everything in between, we made it to the New York Times Best Art list. Grateful, humbled, and excited for whatâs to come because we arenât done yet! Ballroom continue to rise up! âš #NYTBestArt #legendarylooksexhibit #2025
A Venus House estĂĄ com uma campanha para comprar a antiga casa da familia Pellagatti, aonde VĂȘnus Xtravaganza (em memĂłria) habitava. Este projeto tem como transformar a casa em um espaço de acolhimento e apoio em diversos aspectos para a comunidade LGBTQIA+ honrando o legado de VĂȘnus. Acesse o perfil @venus.house.nj para maiores informaçÔes!
Hip-Hop Don't Stop!
Produtora executiva:@omayraomz
Filme por: @erikafujyama
Thank you queen @jonoviac
With heartfelt gratitude, thank you to the graffiti artist @wagnerwagz and his team for their incredible generosity. After watching Paris is Burning he was inspired to make a tribute piece to Venus Xtravaganza and after seeing our film Iâm Your Venus on Netflix his team reached out to create a custom canvas to join our mission of the Venus Pellagatti Xtravaganza House Project.
 Not only did he donate a custom canvas to auction for our goal to bring about more housing in New Jersey, but Wagner also contributed a second canvas to support Callen-Lordeâs 25th Annual Awards. Last week, that piece was auctioned, helping to raise vital funds for their essential work in the NYC community.Â
Thank you for your continuous support and collaboration Wagz and Omayra!
Artwork Donated by @wagnerwagz
Produced by @omayraomz
Video by @erikafujyama
You can continue this momentum by donating to our cause today. Every contribution makes a difference and brings us closer to our mission. Thank you for your support!
#ArtForACause #Wagnerwagz #VenusHouseproject
Artwork donated by @wagnerwagz
Video by @erikafujyama
Produced by @omayraomz
Please consider donating and supporting their mission by going to their website at callen-lorde.org
Thank you.
Join us for our MASCARA XVII celebration with a powerful collective of trans and gender diverse leaders, advocates, and experts who will share practical strategies for resilience and collective healing.â
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WHEN: Thursday, November 20 âą 3-5pmâ
WHERE: Montclair State University - Student Center Ballroom B-Câ
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The Venus Pellagatti Xtravaganza Fellowship aims to empower BIPOC transgender and gender diverse youth in New Jersey.
$3000 STIPEND
APPLY - gse.lgbt/venusfellowship
We are seeking
_Trans and gender diverse youth in New Jersey ages 18 - 26 who have considerable knowledge of House and Ballroom culture who are eager to make a change in New Jersey for LGBTQ+ rights.
The fellowship will include:
- Trans Resiliency Department Support.
_ Program Development and Facilitation
_ Community Outreach & Engagement
_ Activism & Education
_ Resources Building
_ Creative and Cultural Projects
Application Deadline: 9/15/25
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