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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.
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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.
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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. 
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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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'''Advocate Magazine Hall of Fame'''
 
'''Advocate Magazine Hall of Fame'''
  
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* [[Brian Boitano]]
 
* [[Brian Boitano]]
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* [[Robin Cousins]]
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* [[John Curry]]
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* [[Ondrej Nepela]]
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* [[Brian Orser]]
  
 
'''Football Federation Australia Hall of Fame'''
 
'''Football Federation Australia Hall of Fame'''
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* [[Baron Benjamin Britten]]
 
* [[Baron Benjamin Britten]]
 
* [[Dusty Springfield]]
 
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'''Hockey Hall of Fame'''
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* [[Angela James]]
  
 
'''Indie Hall of Fame'''
 
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* [[Karin Buttner-Janz]]
 
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'''International Ice Hockey Federation Hall of Fame'''
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* [[Angela James]]
  
 
'''International Patent Law Hall of Fame'''
 
'''International Patent Law Hall of Fame'''
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'''Internet Hall of Fame'''
 
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* [[Alicia Gaspar de Alba]]
 
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'''LGBTQ+ Political Hall of Fame'''
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* [[Peter Buttigieg]]
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* [[Claudia Lopez]]
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* [[Danica Roem]]
  
 
'''Loggie Hall of Fame'''
 
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* [[Kathy Whitworth]]
 
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'''World Rugby Hall of Fame]]
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'''World Rugby Hall of Fame'''
  
 
* [[Phaidra Knight]]
 
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Latest revision as of 00:56, 30 November 2024

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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.

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

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

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

National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association Hall of Fame

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

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

See Also

Further Reading/Research


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