The Sydney awards ceremony, which was scheduled for December 17, was canceled after a horrific shooting that shocked the entire city.
The GQ Australia Men of the Year Awards 2025 was supposed to be held at the Overseas Passenger Terminal, but organizers said the event would not go ahead.
However, they sent their thoughts and greetings to the victims, their families and all those affected by the tragedy.
The shooting also caused the cancellation of the Sydney premiere of Sam Worthington’s new film, Avatar: Fire and Ash.
The red carpet event was expected to feature the actor, director James Cameron and other stars, but organizers said it would not go ahead out of respect for those who were injured in the attack.
Police said the two men, Naveed Akram, 24, and his father Sajid Akram, 50, opened fire near the Bondi Pavilion.
They used powerful weapons and attacked people in the area. Additionally, 14 people died at the scene and two more later died in hospital, including one of the shooters.
Another 42 people were taken to hospital, including four children, as five people were in serious condition, including two police officers.
For the uninitiated, the organizers have not yet announced new dates for the GQ Awards or the premiere of the film.
Sydney is mourning the victims and trying to recover from the shocking events that shook the city.
