Hetrick-Martin Institute Presents18TH ANNUAL HMI AWARDS BALL - All IN ONE !!!
Saturday, January 25, 2025
TERMINAL 5
610 West 56th Street, New York NY 100019
Doors Open—3:00PM … Ball Ends—11:00PM
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EVENT RULES
1) REGISTRATION
Pre-Registration Links will be available before the ball for advanced entry. Onsite Registration will also be taken onsite at the door. Registration will be required to enter the building. NO EXCEPTIONS !!
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2) SAFE ZONE
This is a drug-free, substance-free, alcohol-free, violence-free event. ABSOLUTELY NO DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR WEAPONS ARE ALLOWED IN THIS EVENT. IF ANY PARIAPHERNIAL IS FOUND AT THE SECURTITY CHECKPOINT IT WILL BE CONFISCATED (WITHOUT RETURN) AND YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED INTO THE VENUE ... LEAVE ALL SUBSTANCES AT HOME !! ... IF ANYTHING IS FOUND INSIDE THE EVENT IT WILL BE CONFISCATED (WITHOUT RETURN) AND YOU WILL BE EJECTED IMMEDIATELY !!
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3) NO VIOLENCE
Any acts of violence or verbal altercations against another individual, staff or security will result in the immediate ejection from the event without the possibility of returning !!
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4) PROPS
Absolutely no fire or dangerous props will be allowed into the venue at all. Any instances that appear to use unsafe props will be chopped immediately and removed from the building.
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5) MEDIA REQUESTS
FOR ALL INQUIRIES REGARDING THE EVENT INCLUDING MEDIA REQUESTS, PLEASE EMAIL [email protected]
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HMI AWARDS has been a beacon for creating a community for youth and young adults within the Kiki House & Ball scene to express their talents, skills, leadership, and creativity as they pass through the channels of a star, statement, legend & icon. Now we’re back for another year, and community has collaborated with the HMI Awards Ball. In the spirit of FUBU (For U, By U), each category has been crafted by a different Kiki house to collectively build the event for the night. Giving the community a seat at the table; a voice to be heard; and autonomy in the vision of the event is the striving goal to sustain the legacy in our 18th year. ALL houses unified for ONE cause …. and with that, HMI AWARDS presents .... ALL IN ONE !!
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GRAND PRIZE #1 - LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION
$1,000.00 + TIME SQUARE BILLBOARD PHOTOSHOOT
Being "THE FIRST" is the ultimate in ballroom. So being the first Kiki Scene house to be featured on a Time Square Billboard in New York City is truly the ultimate reign. Bring your house to the forefront of health and awareness! In this special category, the top house with the most members, friends and associates tested for HIV will walk away with the cash prize—and the first house to win an exclusive photo shoot for a billboard in Times Square**!
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**How To Win**
1. Get Tested - Testing is quick, confidential, and free! Just be sure to mention your house name when you test so your participation counts.
--- A. Visit our on-site testing at HMI between now and the ball.
Monday – Friday 3:30PM – 7:00PM (2 Astor Place, 3rd Fl, NY NY 10003)
--- B. Visit our testing station during the Ball on January 25th
--- C. Register your house and have the HMI Team come to your house meeting, house practice or house event (Email [email protected])
--- D. Rally Your Networks - The more people who participate on behalf of your house, the higher your chances of claiming the top prize!
This is your chance to show unity, promote health, and leave a lasting impact—on your house and your community. Bring your best, and let’s celebrate awareness together!
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GRAND PRIZE #2 - UNIFIED AS A HOUSE - REMIX
$1,000.00 + (5) Trophies
At the 2014 HMI Awards, there was an exciting category called “Unified as a House,” inspired by the vibrant energy of the 80s! We are determined to resurrect that neon nostalgia with flair! Channel your inner retro stylist and showcase those cohesive looks that radiate 80s color blocking! The more neon, the better—let your imagination soar!
1- Face
1- Fashion
1- Runway
1- Realness
1- Performance
Production should be a maximum of 3 minutes.
Music must be submitted by: Jan.22nd to [email protected]
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MINI GRAND #1 – OTA RUNWAY
$500.00 + (7) Trophies (FQ, WOMEN, DRAGS, EUROPEAN, ALL AMERICAN, LEGENDS,ICON)
Inspired by "The Crow" from HMI Ball Incantations in 2019. Embrace the essence of being “Black & Feathery, swaying side to side, and inflicting more damage than merely pecking at an eye.”
Remember to bring your beak and claws! … Wings are a bonus, but not essential!
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MINI GRAND #2 - FEMALE FIGURE PERFORMANCE
$500.00 + (3) Trophies (FQ, DRAGS, WOMENS)
Throwing it back to 2015, where the 10th Annual HMI Awards Ball was all about crowning the “Queen of the Night”! Female vampires are not just about bloodsucking and sharp fangs; they’re the ultimate mix of power, allure, and mystery, emerging from a single bite into endless twilight. And now, the epic showdown in the underworld kicks off...
Unleash your inner vampire!
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OTA FACE - “G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S”
$250.00 + (6) Trophies (FQ, WOMEN, DRAGS, BQ, LEGENDS, ICON)
Tonight, you’re invited to an exclusive, red-carpet affair! Rub shoulders with A-List celebrities like Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Alton Mason, and more. You’ve been turning heads all year, and this is the moment that matters most. Gentlemen, don your well-tailored suits; ladies, slip into your sleek maxi dresses. Bring your dazzling accessories and, of course, don’t forget your stylish fur! Faux is acceptable of course! Remember, it’s a fiercely competitive industry.
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STREETWEAR – SERVING WITH STYLE
$250.00 + 2 Trophies (Male Figure + Female Figure)
At the 2012 HMI Awards ball, the renowned King of Fashion, Alex Louboutin, stunned everyone with his militant-inspired ensemble titled “Ready for War.” This evening, we honor all the fashion veterans! It's time to equip ourselves and conquer the fashion battlefield!
In this category, you are invited to showcase a military-inspired look of your choice. Whether you opt for a street-savvy edge or elevate military aesthetics into high fashion couture, this is your opportunity to display the rugged elegance of military style.
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MALE FIGURE PERFORMANCE – TWISTER VS. SISTER
$250.00 +(2) Trophies (Butch Queen Vogue Fem + Realness With A Twist)
Let’s take a trip down memory lane to the inaugural HMI Awards Ball in 2005, which introduced “The Super Performance.”
Superhero vs. Super Villain: BQVF takes on the role of a Superhero, while Twister embodies the Super Villain. This evening, the BQVF and the Twisters will compete fiercely to determine who will earn the title of ELITE Male Figure Performance.
REALNESS - SIGNATURE LOOK - REMAKE
$150.00 + (10) Trophies
The 12th Annual HMI Awards Ball called for “The HMI Award Show”. To be real is to have a “SIGNATURE LOOK”. Tonight, steal a page from these Hip Hop Icon’s signature looks and bring it to the runway to see if your realness can stand next to all the others …
Schoolboy- Bring it like SOULJA BOY and don’t forget your shades.
Pretty Boy- Bring it like CAMRON, and don’t forget your pink top.
Thug- Bring it like TUPAC, don’t forget your Bandana & White Tank Top.
Executive- Boss man in a SUGE KNIGHT suit, and don’t forget your cigar!
Everyday BQ- Bring it like JAY-Z and don’t forget your oversized tee, and fitted cap.
Schoolgirl- Bring it like LIL MAMA, and don’t forget your lip gloss.
Pretty Girl- Bring it like NICKI MINAJ and don’t forget your bright colored outfit.
Bangy Girl- Bring it like REMY MA and don’t forget your blonde bang.
Everyday FQ - Bring it like MC LYTE, and don’t forget your hoop earrings.
Corporate Girl- Bring it like QUEEN LATIFAH and don’t forget your corporate suit.
Drags Realness - Bring it like AZEALIA BANKS and don't forget a colored lip
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LEGENDARY/ ICONIC PERFORMANCE – HAPPY FEET
$100.00 +(1) Trophy
Let's take a trip down memory lane to the 11th Annual HMI Awards Ball, where the theme was HAPPY FEET, the cunty penguin. For many of you legends, this will spark fond memories. Embrace a black and white tuxedo look, and remember to add your red bow tie to raise awareness for HIV/AIDS.
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COMMENTATOR VS COMMENTATOR
$100.00 + (1) Trophy
Tonight, we’re throwing it back to the legendary MCs of yesteryear! Dig up a classic chant from a past HMI award commentator and sprinkle on your own unique flair! Let's make it epic!
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GNC PERFORMANCE – “MOTHA GNC” AS THE LATE DEREON ARIZONA
$100.00 + (1_ Trophy
Proclaimed as always Effective. From a shortcut to long tresses, their signature blondes have always turned it, all while wearing effects just as bold as their red lips. In honor of the Glamorous Don-Diva themselves, we ask that you bring it in a Dereon-inspired effect. BRING A PICTURE REFERENCE (NO PHONES)
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FOR ALL INQUIRIES REGARDING THE EVENT INCLUDING MEDIA REQUESTS, PLEASE EMAIL [email protected]
Event Venue
TERMINAL 5, 610 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019-3512, United States,New York, New York, Manhattan
