The event was held Monday night at South Beach in Montrose.
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The FACE Awards attracts a cast of Houston politicians and LGBT activists. This year, ABC13 reporter, Steve Campion, is nominated for journalist of the year and ABC13 social media contributor, Antonio Arellano, is nominated for social media personality of the Year. ABC13 reporter, Pooja Lodhia, won journalist of the year in 2015.
Here are some of the 2016 FACE Award Nominees
Journalist Of The Year
- Joey Guerra
- Steve Campion
- Nancy Ford
- Ernie Manouse
Social Media Personality Of The Year
- Jessica Davidson
- Morena Roas
- Harper Watters
- Antonio Arellano
Politician Of The Year
- Kim Ogg for Harris County District Attorney-Elect
- Alan Rosen for Constable Precinct One
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- Sylvester Turner for Mayor of the City of Houston
- Garnett Coleman for State Representive
- John Whitmire for Texas Senate
Restaurant of the Year
- El-Tiempo
- BB's Café
- Little Bigs
- Pepperoni's
- The Breakfast Klub
Philanthropist of The Year
- Monica Roberts
- Veronica Simms
- Paul Pettie
- Tanner Williams
- Gary Wood
Volunteer Of The Year
- Fran Watson
- Travis Nixon
- Jeffry Faircloth
- Sarah Pepper
- Monica Roberts
- Tammi Wallance
Activist Of The Year
- Ashton Woods
- Lou Weaver
- Dee Dee Waters
- Robin Mack
- Mike Webb
Non-Profit Of The Year
- The Montrose Center
- Houston Gay Kids
- The Diana Foundation
- Transgender Foundation of America
Entertainer Of The Year
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- Cristina Wells
- Joey Taylor
- Mel Rose
- Leo King
- Wendy Taylor
Business Of The Year
- Bohome Bar
- ORYX Wear
- Crew Staffing
- George County Sports Bar
- Crocker Bar
- Adam/Eve