Trans in the City Awards Finalists
The finalists for the 2025 Trans in the City Awards have been announced!
Head to our social media to meet all the finalists!
This year’s finalists are:
Trans Ally - An ally helping the trans and non-binary community succeed.
Laila El-Metoui (She/Her)
Nancy Kelley (She/Her)
Neil Hudson Basing (He/Him)
Student Champion - A trans or non-binary student in higher education (18+) who champions the trans, non-binary or gender non-conforming communities and is active in promoting awareness making change happen.
Dewi Emberton (He/Him)
Jamie Rinkert (They/He)
Jess O’Thomson (They/Them)
Trans Corporate Champion - A trans, non-binary or gender non-conforming person making waves in the corporate world.
Adelle Barker (She/Her)
Joanne Lockwood (She/Her)
Lucian Wolfgang Main (He/Him)
Trans Inclusive Organisation - An organisation that has been making real change to become a trans and non-binary inclusive workplace.
National NHS Talking Therapies LGBTQ+ Champions Network
Out and Wild Festival
Siemens Mobility UK&I
Trans Community Champion England - An individual or organisation based in England and working with the English trans, non-binary or gender non-conforming communities as a champion and role model.
Carys Daniels (She/Her)
Oscar Hoyle (They/Them)
Shea Coffey (She/Her)
Trans Community Champion Scotland - An individual or organisation based in Scotland and working with the Scottish trans, non-binary or gender non-conforming communities as a champion and role model.
Elaine Fraser (She/Her)
Scottish Trans
Vic Valentine
Trans Community Champion Wales - An individual or organisation based in Wales and working with the Welsh trans, non-binary or gender non-conforming communities as a champion and role model.
Rachel Luxton (She/Her)
Kay R. Dennis (They/Them)
Jay (He/They) and Carla (She/They) - Primavera
Trans Community Champion Northern Ireland - An individual or organisation based in Northern Ireland and working with the Northern Irish trans, non-binary or gender non-conforming communities as a champion and role model.
Lauren Dempsey (She/Her)
Lee Hurley (He/Him)
Leo Lardie (He/Him)
Trans Community Champion International - An individual or organisation based outside of the UK and working with the international trans, non-binary or gender non-conforming communities as a champion and role model.
Saskia Menendez (She/Her)
Sans Soucis (They/Them)
OUT Moris
Winners will be announced at the Trans in the City Gala & Awards on 14th November.
Head to transinthecity.co.uk/awards for more information.