RECOGNIZING LEADERS
CELEBRATING OUR COMMUNITY

Progress in the area of LGBTQ acceptance, inclusion, and rights is the result of many hands at work locally, regionally, and nationally. Each year, we recognize the valuable contributions of one local who has contributed to these noble ends as our "Advocate of the Year."

In accordance with established rules, the selection process for Advocate of the Year commences in October, when the public is invited to nominate individuals from across Northeastern Indiana who have made an impact on the lives of LGBTQ community members. 

The second phase of the selection process occurs in November when the public is again invited to participate by voting to shortlist four finalists who then proceed to the last phase, selection by the membership via ranked-choice, secret ballot.