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A Hall of Fame is a structure or listing of individuals who have excelled in a particular field or activity. The individuals can be selected by peers, by a panel of authorities in the field or activity, or by public voting. The lists are maintained by an organization or community and may be national, state, local, or private. The standards for entry into a Hall of Fame are considered to be very high. | A Hall of Fame is a structure or listing of individuals who have excelled in a particular field or activity. The individuals can be selected by peers, by a panel of authorities in the field or activity, or by public voting. The lists are maintained by an organization or community and may be national, state, local, or private. The standards for entry into a Hall of Fame are considered to be very high. | ||
| − | Individuals who are members of the Hall of Fame are renowned and considered to be the absolute best achievers in their endeavours. Having LGBTQ individuals represented in a Hall of Fame is an indication of both the participation and the accomplishments of those | + | Individuals who are members of the Hall of Fame are renowned and considered to be the absolute best achievers in their endeavours. Having LGBTQ individuals represented in a Hall of Fame is an indication of both the participation and the accomplishments of those within the community. |
| − | There are many activities with a Hall of Fame. These include sports, journalism and writing, the arts, entertainment, gender, culinary, business, legal, and community groups. | + | There are many activities with a Hall of Fame. These include sports, journalism and writing, the arts, entertainment, gender, culinary, business, legal, and community groups. Many are well-known, such as the Baseball Hall of Fame and The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Many are less well-known, including the Culinary Hall of Fame and The Internet Hall of Fame. |
We have identified the following LGBTQ individuals who are members of various Halls of Fame. Simply click on their name to read their biographies and accomplishments. | We have identified the following LGBTQ individuals who are members of various Halls of Fame. Simply click on their name to read their biographies and accomplishments. | ||
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* [[Brian Boitano]] | * [[Brian Boitano]] | ||
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| + | * [[John Curry]] | ||
| + | * [[Ondrej Nepela]] | ||
| + | * [[Brian Orser]] | ||
'''Football Federation Australia Hall of Fame''' | '''Football Federation Australia Hall of Fame''' | ||
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'''Internet Hall of Fame''' | '''Internet Hall of Fame''' | ||
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* [[Alan Emtage]] | * [[Alan Emtage]] | ||
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* [[Alicia Gaspar de Alba]] | * [[Alicia Gaspar de Alba]] | ||
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| + | '''LGBTQ+ Political Hall of Fame''' | ||
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| + | * [[Peter Buttigieg]] | ||
'''Loggie Hall of Fame''' | '''Loggie Hall of Fame''' | ||
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* [[Kathy Whitworth]] | * [[Kathy Whitworth]] | ||
| − | '''World Rugby Hall of Fame | + | '''World Rugby Hall of Fame''' |
* [[Phaidra Knight]] | * [[Phaidra Knight]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:27, 27 August 2024
A Hall of Fame is a structure or listing of individuals who have excelled in a particular field or activity. The individuals can be selected by peers, by a panel of authorities in the field or activity, or by public voting. The lists are maintained by an organization or community and may be national, state, local, or private. The standards for entry into a Hall of Fame are considered to be very high.
Individuals who are members of the Hall of Fame are renowned and considered to be the absolute best achievers in their endeavours. Having LGBTQ individuals represented in a Hall of Fame is an indication of both the participation and the accomplishments of those within the community.
There are many activities with a Hall of Fame. These include sports, journalism and writing, the arts, entertainment, gender, culinary, business, legal, and community groups. Many are well-known, such as the Baseball Hall of Fame and The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Many are less well-known, including the Culinary Hall of Fame and The Internet Hall of Fame.
We have identified the following LGBTQ individuals who are members of various Halls of Fame. Simply click on their name to read their biographies and accomplishments.
Advocate Magazine Hall of Fame
American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame
American Theater Hall of Fame
- Tallulah Bankhead
- Julian Beck
- Fred Ebb
- Harvey Fierstein
- William Ivey Long
- Charles Ludlum
- Mary Martin
- Terrence McNally
- Jose Quintero
- Jerome Robbins
- Tommy Tune
Automotive Hall of Fame
Baseball Hall of Fame
Basketball Hall of Fame
Beauty Artists Hall of Fame
Black LGBT Hall of Fame
Blues Hall of Fame
Canada's Walk of Fame
Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
Canadian Music Hall of Fame
Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame
Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame
Canadian Sports Hall of Fame
Canadian Queer Hall of Fame
Chicago Gay & Lesbian Hall of Fame
- Tracy Baim
- Kevin Boyer
- Kelly Cassidy
- Thomas Chiola
- St. Sukie de la Croix
- John D'Emilio
- Jim Flint
- Pearl M. Hart
- Tony Jackson
- Frankie Knuckles
- Marie Kuda
- Ifti Nasim
- Laura Ricketts
- Debra Shore
- Stan Sloan
- Valerie Taylor
- Tom Tunney
Culinary Hall of Fame
Dance Music Hall of Fame
Decibel Hall of Fame
English Football Hall of Fame
Figure Skating Hall of Fame
Football Federation Australia Hall of Fame
Gay & Lesbian Hall of Fame
Gay & Lesbian Travel Association’s Hall of Fame
Grammy Hall of Fame
Hockey Hall of Fame
Indie Hall of Fame
Interior Design Hall of Fame
International Air & Space Hall of Fame
International Gymnastics Hall of Fame
International Ice Hockey Federation Hall of Fame
International Patent Law Hall of Fame
International Swimming Hall of Fame
International Tennis Hall of Fame
International Volleyball Hall of Fame
Internet Hall of Fame
Jazz Hall of Fame
Latino Literary Hall of Fame
LGBTQ+ Political Hall of Fame
Loggie Hall of Fame
LPGA Golf Hall of Fame
Maine Women's Hall of Fame
Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame
Mid-American Conference Hall of Fame
National Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame
National Football Museum's Hall of Fame
National Gay & Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame
- Kye Allums
- Roger Brigham
- Orlando Cruz
- Gene Dermody
- Andrew Goldstein
- Helen Hull Jacobs
- Chris Morgan
- Chris Mosier
- Dave Pallone
- Megan Rapinoe
- Robbie Rogers
- Dale Scott
- Mark Segal
- Roy Simmons
National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association Hall of Fame
- Leroy Aarons
- Jim Buzinski
- Charles Gervin Hayden
- Jill Johnston
- Charles Kaiser
- Bob Ross
- Gail Shister
- Michelangelo Signorile
- Cyd Zeigler
National Museum of Dance Hall of Fame
National Soccer Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame
New York City Basketball Hall of Fame
New Zealand Music Hall of Fame
North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance's Hall of Fame
Olympic Hall of Fame
Radio Academy Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
- Clive Davis
- David Lawrence Geffen
- Elton John
- Janis Joplin
- Laura Nyro
- Billy Preston
- Ma Rainey
- Sister Rosetta Tharpe
- Jann Wenner
Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame
Science Fiction Writers Hall of Fame
Scottish Sports Hall of Fame
Skate Canada Hall of Fame
Songwriter's Hall of Fame
Specialty Food Hall of Fame
Sport Australia Hall of Fame
Surfing Walk of Fame
Television Hall of Fame
United States Bowling Congress Hall of Fame
United States Show Jumping Hall of Fame
U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame
U.S.A. Hockey Hall of Fame
U.S. Rowing Hall of Fame
U.S.A. Track & Field Hall of Fame
Volleyball Hall of Fame
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
Women's Golf Hall of Fame
Women's Hall of Fame
World Figure Skating Hall of Fame
World Golf Hall of Fame
World Rugby Hall of Fame
WWE Hall of Fame