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We're so excited – we are now accepting nominations for the 2019 Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award! Who do you think should win this prestigious award? Enter your nominee here. >>

Tammy Baldwin began her career as an openly LGBTQ county supervisor, was elected to the state legislature, then the U.S. Congress, before becoming our first openly LGBTQ U.S. Senator. Tammy paved the way for so many LGBTQ leaders. Who do you think is the next Tammy Baldwin?

This annual award is given to an up-and-coming state or local LGBTQ elected official with a promising political career: someone who champions equality and lives to fight for the LGBTQ community. Previous honorees include Florida State Representative Carlos Guillermo Smith and Virginia Delegate Danica Roem.

Your nominations will determine the panel of finalists – and then next week you get to vote! Whoever gets the most votes will receive the 2019 Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award.

So tell us: who do you want to nominate for the 2019 award?

The winner will receive it at the 2019 International LGBTQ Leaders Conference in Washington, DC on November 13 - 16th. The conference is the largest gathering of LGBTQ elected officials, advocates and leaders in the world. Still need to register? Domestic attendees can save $125 with our Special Fall Rate by registering today! >>

Thanks for sending us your nominee!

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International attendees that are program alumni or from low-equality countries enjoy special registration rates. Register here. >>

And don’t forget to join Victory Institute for the free pre-conference programing, Democracy vs. Populism, on Wednesday, November 13! Grab your ticket for the FREE pre-conference event here >>

P.S. Need a place to stay in DC? After you register and save $125, make sure you book your hotel room! Victory Institute has reserved a block of rooms for our out-of-town guests. Reserve your room today! >>