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<h2 align="center"><em>'''DID YOU KNOW?'''</em></h2>
 
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<h3 align="center">'''OUTSTANDING LGBTQ YOUTHS OF 2014'''</h3>
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<h3 align="center">'''LGBTQ RECIPIENTS OF THE NEW ZEALAND ORDER OF MERIT'''</h3>
[[File:lgbtyouth.jpg|100px|link=Outstanding LGBTQ Youths of 2014|thumb|left|LGBTQ Youth]]
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[[File:nzom.png|100px|link=New Zealand Order of Merit|thumb|left|New Zealand Order of Merit]]
  
<p>As we approach the end of 2014, we look at ten outstanding youths who are all aged twenty years or younger at this time. Each has been out and proud members of their local communities and have made remarkable contributions at an early stage in their lives. Many have gone further and become well recognized internationally for their achievements.</p>
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<p>The New Zealand Order of Merit, begun in 1996, recognizes outstanding New Zealand citizens who have made remarkable contributions in their designated profession for the country. The Order of Merit represents the country's highest civilian honour, and the presentations are made at the beginning of each New Year.</p>
  
<p>These LGBTQ individuals hail from countries as diverse as Great Britain, Canada, Azerbaijan, Australia, the United States, and Sweden.  They are a mix of lesbians, gays, bisexual, and transgender youths. They have taken an active role on various human rights issues - in sports, schools, business, science, and the arts.</p>
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<p>LGBTQ recipients include politicians, a composer, writers, a chef, dancer, and filmmakers.</p>
  
<p>Regrettably, three of the individuals committed suicide because of their sexual identity.  It is important that we remember them and celebrate their short lives.</p>
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<p>We have identified several LGBTQ individuals who have been honoured with the award.  To see the complete list, [[New Zealand Order of Merit|CLICK HERE]]</p>
 
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<p>Their stories are truly an inspiration to all of us.  To see the complete list and read about these remarkable individuals [[Outstanding LGBTQ Youths of 2014|CLICK HERE]]</p>
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'''Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles''' [[Past 'Did You Know?' Articles|See Here]]
 
'''Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles''' [[Past 'Did You Know?' Articles|See Here]]

Revision as of 23:01, 5 January 2015

DID YOU KNOW?

LGBTQ RECIPIENTS OF THE NEW ZEALAND ORDER OF MERIT

New Zealand Order of Merit

The New Zealand Order of Merit, begun in 1996, recognizes outstanding New Zealand citizens who have made remarkable contributions in their designated profession for the country. The Order of Merit represents the country's highest civilian honour, and the presentations are made at the beginning of each New Year.

LGBTQ recipients include politicians, a composer, writers, a chef, dancer, and filmmakers.

We have identified several LGBTQ individuals who have been honoured with the award. To see the complete list, CLICK HERE

Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles See Here

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The goal of QueerBio.com is to be the definitive online biographical reference source for the international LGBTQ community. Its database lists over 9,000 contemporary and historical figures who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer, and includes artists, sports figures, politicians, entertainers, business leaders, academics, activists, and more. The database is widely international in scope and is an ideal source for research and analysis with full search and sort functionality.

The mission is to inspire, educate, and motivate all generations of LGBTQ individuals and others through a collective knowledge of this international community.


Managing Editors: Mark S. Bonham, Connie Bonello, Gordon Dunbar

Search for a Biography

To search for an individual from the database of over 9,000 biographies, simply type the name in the Search Box located in the top right hand corner of this Home Page and click on GO.

Alternatively, you can view and scroll through the entire list of biographies by viewing the All Biographies section.

To search for LGBTQ individuals with a common characteristic (examples: all Nobel Prize winners, all Writers, all Politicians, all Tony Award winners, all Olympic Gold medal winners, all individuals of a specific nationality) simply type the characteristic in the Search Box located in the top right hand corner of this Home Page and click on GO. Results of your search will be displayed alphabetically by Last Name. A second Search Box will be displayed for you to search within the database of individuals with that common characteristic.

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