Good News Hero / LGBTQ Nation Heroes 2021 / Winners

Weston
Charles-Gallo

WINNER

Weston Charles-Gallo was kicked out of his home after he came out and then had to worry that he would never be placed in a foster home because of homophobic attitudes. He was adopted by his two dads, and this year he told the House his story to help pass a bill to fight discriminatory adoption agencies.

Trevor
Wilkinson

RUNNER-UP

Trevor Wilkinson got suspended from his Texas high school just because he wore nail polish, something girls are allowed to do. He gave an impassioned speech before the school board about the gendered policy, and he won - the board made the dress code gender-neutral.

Chris
Attig

Chris Attig testified against Arkansas's ban on health care for trans youth, and GOP lawmakers had them arrested for going 30 seconds over their speaking time limit. But they still got their message to youth like their son out: "You are loved."

Kate
Freeman

Kate Freeman proudly wore a trans flag pin when she went on "Jeopardy!" Not only did she provide positive trans representation on TV, she also got to tell Alex Trebek about her axe-throwing hobby when she came back as a returning champion.

Jen
Ellis

Jen Ellis's handiwork became a viral sensation when Sen. Bernie Sanders wore large mittens she made to the Inauguration, and she started getting requests for them from all over the country. The elementary school teacher ignored social media as she watched the historic moment with her partner and their daughter.

Weston
Charles-Gallo

Trevor
Wilkinson

Chris
Attig

Kate
Freeman

Jen
Ellis

Trans youth advocate Jenn Burleton is an LGBTQ Nation Hometown Hero of 2021

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Weston Charles-Gallo

Trevor Wilkinson

Chris Attig

Kate Freeman

Jen Ellis

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Trans youth advocate Jenn Burleton is an LGBTQ Nation Hometown Hero of 2021

Here are the winners of LGBTQ Nation Heroes 2021

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Weston
Charles-Gallo

Trevor
Wilkinson

Chris
Attig

Kate
Freeman

Jen
Ellis