GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics honors its picks for the year’s finest in film and television, from mainstream to LGBTQ-focused, via our Dorian Awards—named with a nod to the great and gay wit Oscar Wilde, of course!

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.

The Dorians have no entry process per se. It is up to professional representatives to make sure qualifying films, TV programs and performances are on our membership’s radar.

Please remember that our Dorians go to all types of content, from general to LGBTQ.

Please see “Qualifications” on this site for info on submissions and criteria.

Dorian Film Award—categories

Films given a theatrical release in the calendar year are eligible. 

Best Film

Best Film Director

Best Film Performance — Actress

Best Film Performance — Actor

Best LGBTQ Film

Best Non-English Language Film *

Best Screenplay
(original or adapted)

Best Documentary

Best LGBTQ Documentary

Best Film Performance — Supporting Actress

Best Film Performance — Supporting Actor

Best Unsung Film

Campiest Flick

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

The Wilde Artist Award
(honoring a truly groundbreaking force in entertainment)

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

Dorian TV Awards—categories

Programs made for broadcast, cable and streaming platforms, airing June to May 31, are eligible. 

Best TV Drama

Best TV Comedy

Best TV Movie or Limited Series

Best TV Performance — Actress

Best TV Performance — Actor

Best TV Performance — Supporting Actress

Best TV Performance — Supporting Actor

Best TV Musical Performance 

Best LGBTQ TV Show

Best Current Affairs Show
(talk show or news/informational program)

Best TV Documentary or Documentary Series

Best Unsung TV Show

Best Animated Show

Most Visually Striking TV Show

Best Reality Show

Campiest TV Show

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

The ‘You Deserve An Award!’ Award
(to a uniquely talented TV icon we adore)

* Category name revised in 2021; if a nation’s official Academy Award ® entry precedes its public release, it is eligible in all relevant Dorian Award film categories per its Academy run only; however, GALECA is not affiliated with A.M.P.A.S.