The My Hollywood Pride Trailblazer Award honors exceptional community leaders and allies whose courage, leadership, and advocacy have advanced LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion in Hollywood and across South Florida. This distinction recognizes individuals who lead with purpose—those who break barriers, elevate visibility, and create meaningful change through service, activism, creativity, or allyship.
Rooted in the shared mission of My Hollywood Pride and the Hollywood LGBTQ+ Council, the Trailblazer Award reflects a commitment to building community in spaces where LGBTQ+ presence has not always been visible or affirmed. Honorees embody the values of inclusion, equity, and civic engagement, helping to ensure Hollywood continues to be a city where everyone is seen, valued, and celebrated.
By recognizing Trailblazers, My Hollywood Pride and the Hollywood LGBTQ+ Council celebrate the leaders and allies who are shaping a more inclusive future—and affirm that progress happens when community, advocacy, and Pride move forward together.
Trailblazer Award recipients:
🌟 Spencer Battiest – Seminole/Choctaw singer-songwriter, producer, actor, MTV VMA winner, and Harvey Milk Visibility Medal honoree whose work inspires through cultural pride and resilience.
🌈 Lisa Tumminello – LGBTQ+ youth advocate and Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Big Pride leader, championing visibility, mentorship, and opportunities for the next generation.