2024 LGBT Icons

LGBT History Month celebrates the achievements of 31 lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender Icons. Each day in October, a new LGBT Icon is featured with a video, bio, bibliography, downloadable images and other resources. Note: all icon selection is by Equality Forum. For questions or comments, please contact LGBT History Month.

Nominations for 2020 Icons

Equality Forum is accepting nominations for LGBT History Month 2020 Icons. Submit your nomination here. The deadline for submissions is Friday, December 7, 2019.

Selection Criteria

Each year 31 LGBT Icons, living or dead, are selected for achievements in their field of endeavor; for their status as a national hero; or for their significant contribution to LGBT civil rights. Equality Forum solicits nominations from regional, state, national and international organizations, activists, and the public. LGBT History Month co-chairs Anne Balay and Ken Lustbader review all nominations and recommend the annual Icons.

For more information about this annual event and additional resources, such as posters, DVDs, etc., visit LGBTHistoryMonth.com.