The GET OUT! Magazine AWARDS 2025

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This year’s Get Out Awards was a phenomenal celebration of talent, achievement, excellence, and glitter and glam. The awards were more than just an event bringing the love of diversity and the LGBTQ+ community together but also acknowledgement of hard work, giving back and a dazzling array of pride, support, friendship and love all under one roof made possible by publisher Mike Todd who for the past 15 plus years ran a publication that served the nightlife community and became the number 7 best LGBTQ+ magazine on the planet. 

The Dickens, a multilevel inclusive, and immersive cocktail bar, offering themed spaces, including a rooftop located in the iconic area of Hell’s Kitchen at 48th Street on 8th Avenue in New York City was a splashing frenzy of the wild, unpredictable, and spontaneous antics which left the patrons entertained, energized, exhilarated and victorious. 

Host Ariel Sinclair and co-host Kimmi Moore “Brought it” on many different levels. Their performances were spot on and they kept the show moving with an unrestrained energy leading the ceremonies through surprising twists and turns and making the night a collective experience. Nightlife’s iconic DJ Stevie Sidewalk flawlessly played the music despite receiving much of the performer’s music at literally the very last minute. 

Aside from the spectacular performances by Ariel & Kimmi there was a salacious showcase from singer, actress, and New York cabaret sensation, and the Rita Hayworth of modern times Quinn Lemley who was recently honored as Best Vocalist of the Year by BroadwayWorld. Screamin’ Rachael former club kid and Queen of House Music did a rousing  house/EDM mix that brought everyone to their feet. House recording artist and actress Irene Michaels tantalized the crowd with her hit “My Last Love” and then performed her hit single “My Heart” with rapper Twizm Whyte Piece who raised the roof, all were introduced by SohoJohnny owner of Tribeca Records. 

The Queens always immensely talented began their performances with Emperor XXXlll Jeffrey ll & Empress XXXVlll Ruby Starling of the Imperial Court of New York, a true demonstration of royalty. JizzaBella, Bootsie LeFaris, Morgan Roy’el, Chara Confusion, and Eiby Leandra who was the perfect Shakira, followed with flawless comedy, song, laughter and pure joy. 

Award recipients were comprised of Ariel Sinclair for Lifetime Achievement Award for Comedy Entertainer, Porsche for Lifetime Achievement for Vocal Entertainer, The Imperial Court of New York for Lifetime Achievement for LGBTQ Charity, Eric Einstein & Justin Buchanan Honorary Award for Stellar Bar Ownership, Eddie Valentin & Casimiro Villa for Honorary Award for Outerborough Bar Achievement, Jim Silvestri, Thotyssey NYC for Club Chronicler Award, Bianca Leigh Broadway Bright Light Award and Eileen Shapiro Connector Award for Interviews & Show Promoting. 

Other award recipients for 2025 included: Bianca Del Rio for Best RuPaul’s Drag Race, Michael Musto for NYC Nightlife Writer, Novaczar for Entertainer of the Year, Ashley Britney Best Trans/Drag Performer, Freeda Kulo Best Drag/Trans Performer (outside Manhattan), Bootsie Lefaris Best Comedy Drag/Trans Performer, Jeff Eason Nightlife Photographer, Stevie Sidewalk DJ of the Year, and  Marti Gould Cummings People’s Choice Award for NYC LGBTQ Volunteer.

Special thank you to Presenters who included: Photographer Billy Hess, Ariel Sinclair, Michael Musto in his dazzling jacket, entertainer Tym Moss, Wendy Stuart, comedian Ike Avelli, and more. Special thanks as well to The Dickens, photographer Jeff Eason and videographer Mario of Metawolfmedia. Of course the biggest thank you to those who put the event together, Ariel Sinclair, Michael Musto, and others who were involved.

My own private special thank you to Michael Todd who has been an inspiration for me as a writer and who’s kindness throughout the years has brought the coolest interview opps and events to myself and the Gay community……and who pulled off this year’s awards triumphantly. 

But mostly on behalf of Get Out thank you to all of those who attended and supported ……

Eileen Shapiro
World Star PR
631-506-6600