The Drag Industry Variety Awards (DIVAs) were held at the Paddington RSL in Sydney on Monday night
We congratulate the winners. After scouring through social media and speaking with guests, we’ve obtained a list of the winners! See below.
Entertainer of the Year:
Vybe and Carmen Geddit
DIVA Rising Star:
Vybe
Show of the Year:
The Best Little Wh*re House In The Inner West featuring Tina Bikki with Jacqui St. Hyde, Sia Tequila, Ivy League and Eli Crawford
Sydney’s Favourite Venue:
Universal Sydney
Sydney’s Favourite Male Performer:
Eli Crawford
Sydney’s Favourite Showgirl:
Casandra The Queen
Sydney’s Favourite Drag Show:
Photosynthetic with Jacqui St. Hyde, Coco Jumbo and Tina Bikki
The DIVA moment:
Sydney Makeup Brush Challenge
Belle of the ball
Lada Marks
Hall of fame
Ricca Paris
Outstanding Technical Achievement:
Jaqui St. Hyde (for costumes)
Post COVID Lockdown Show or Event
Premiere
Covid Lockdown Online Variety Show
“Let’s Talk About Sex” with Verushka Darling
Sydney’s favourite pub event:
Penny D Trivia
Sydney’s Favourite DJ:
Shanie D
Sydney’s Favourite Drag Hostess:
Felicity Frockaccino
Outstanding Media Achievement:
Trevor Ashley
Special presentation by DIVA:
Colleen Windsor
Ben Grubb is the founder and editor of Gay Sydney News, an independent publication covering LGBTQIA+ news. A journalist with more than 15 years' experience, he has reported and edited for The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, WAToday, Brisbane Times, The Australian Financial Review, News.com.au, ZDNet, TelecomTimes and iTnews, primarily on the topic of technology. He previously hosted The Informer, a queer current affairs program on Melbourne’s JOY 94.9 radio station, and contributes to LGBTQIA+ media including Stun Magazine. Ben has also appeared as a technology commentator on Channel Ten's The Project, ABC RN’s Download This Show and commercial radio stations 2UE, 2GB and 6PR. Contact Ben: ben.grubb@gaysydneynews.com.au
