The Leadership Award
Recognizing individuals whose work has improved the LGBTQ+ and military communities.

Andrew Sullivan – for his advocacy for LGBTQ+ equality.

Aaron Belkin – director of the Palm Center, whose research directly influenced the repeal of DADT and the ban on transgender service.

Hon. Sean Patrick Maloney – West Point’s Congressman and co-chair of the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus.

Fiona Dawson – director of “TransMilitary” and advocate for open transgender military service and LGBTQ+ equality.

MG Randy Taylor – for his leadership as an openly gay general officer and as a mentor to the Corps of Cadets.

Sam Pressler – for his leadership in supporting the veterans’ community through the Armed Forces Arts Partnership.