The finalists for the Trans in the City Awards 2026 have been revealed, recognising individuals, allies and organisations working to advance trans and non-binary inclusion across workplaces, communities and wider society.
The annual awards celebrate people and organisations making a tangible difference to trans and non-binary lives through allyship, workplace inclusion, advocacy, community support and leadership. Run by Trans in the City, which works with hundreds of organisations globally to improve trans and non-binary inclusion in business, the awards span corporate leadership, allyship, student activism, inclusive workplaces and community impact across the UK and internationally.
“I’m delighted to be highlighting the amazing trans and non-binary people in the UK and beyond once again this year along with fabulous allies and organisations that support us,” said Bobbi Pickard, CEO of Trans in the City. “We’ll be announcing the winners along with our prestigious CEOs Award recipient at our celebration evening on the 19th November.”
TRANS IN THE CITY AWARDS 2026 FINALISTS
This year’s Trans in the City fnalists include (by category):
Trans Ally Award
Recognising an ally helping the trans and non-binary community succeed.
- Saba Ali (she/her)
- Daniel Lismore (he/him)
- Fi Jeary (she/her)
Trans Community Champion – Student
Recognising a trans or non-binary student in higher education who is actively championing trans, non-binary or gender non-conforming communities and driving greater awareness and change.
- Jamie Rinkert (they/he)
- Teddy Ramplin (he/they)
- Theo Owen (he/him)
- Sophie Layton (she/her)
Trans Corporate Champion
Recognising a trans, non-binary or gender non-conforming person making an impact in the corporate world.
- Lucian Main (he/him)
- Marriane Oakes (she/her)
- Gabbie Santos (he/him)
- Nicky Burr (she/her)
Trans Inclusive Organisation
Recognising organisations taking meaningful action to create more trans and non-binary inclusive workplaces.
- Jacobs UK
- MAP
- Loving Me
Trans Community Champion – Northern Ireland
Recognising individuals working with trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming communities across Northern Ireland.
- Lauren Dempsey (she/her)
- Faolán Hook (he/they)
- Alexa Moore (she/her)
Trans Community Champion – England
Recognising individuals working with trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming communities across England.
- Shea Coffey (she/her)
- Alexandra Parmar-Yee (she/her)
- Tim Birkbeck (they/them)
Trans Community Champion – Wales
Recognising individuals working with trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming communities across Wales.
- AJ Dodd-Howard (he/him)
- Rhea Allen (she/her)
- Toni O’Hara (she/they)
- Kate Nambiar (she/her)
Trans Community Champion – International
Recognising people making a difference for trans and non-binary communities outside the UK.
- Lee Lester (he/him)
- Rebecca Tallon De Havilland (she/her)
- Robyn Morton (she/her)
The international finalists reflect very different forms of community impact. Lee Lester has worked extensively on youth advocacy, including supporting young trans people to engage with policymakers and international institutions. Rebecca Tallon De Havilland’s advocacy spans peer support, HIV awareness and trans visibility, while Robyn Morton combines her work as an Emergency Medical Technician with advocacy around trans-inclusive healthcare, workplaces and sport.
RECOGNISING TRANS AND NON-BINARY CHANGEMAKERS
The awards come at a particularly challenging time for many trans and non-binary people, making the visibility of practical allyship, inclusive workplaces and community leadership all the more important. Earlier this year, Trans in the City also launched its inaugural Trans and Non-Binary Changemakers List, highlighting people whose work across business, charities and community organisations is helping improve trans and non-binary lives.
The 2026 Awards build on that recognition by spotlighting people and organisations turning inclusion into tangible action – whether through workplace policies, employee networks, advocacy, community services, representation or simply creating spaces where people can feel safe, supported and able to be themselves.
The winners, together with the recipient of the prestigious CEOs Award, will be revealed at Trans in the City’s celebration evening on 19 November 2026.
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