Awards

2006 :

Our Congatulations

The trans communuity is delighted that some of its more vocal activists have received Royal Recognition by way of OBE's, MBE's & Honorary MBE's thus recognising their services to the trans community. We also acknowledge pride to trans people who receive prestige awards for contributions in all areas of life.

Along with their deserved joy in accepting these awards, some of these individuals (listed in the third column) have expressed in some way, their discomfort for receiving these awards. This is because they openly admitted they would not have received this recognition without the tremendous work of all the trans activists in the UK who themselves have dedicated many hours, often in the background. This has meant their work being unrecognised for tirelessly campaigning for equality and trans rights.

Without denigrating the prestige awards given to these individuals, Transsexual UK believes that all the efforts of everyone must be acknowledged for their work in promoting a positive image for transsexual people in the UK, and is therefore proud to announce it's own MBE Award.

We also respect that there are many trans people who do not wish to be publically outed for fear of reprisals, but still campaigned just as equally and still deserve a private honour of recognition for their work.

What does the medal stand for?

Transsexual UK's Medal of Brazen Endurance stands for three things;

• It's a Medal first of all because each nominated person deserves a Medal in recognition of work which aided to secure rights and promoted a positive image of transsexual people in the UK.
• It means Brazen as all these indivduals have boldly risen above Society's imposed facets of oppression, thus outing themselves to face prejudice and shamelessly campaign in their own ways within their local communities for the good of other trans people.
• Thirdly, it is a recognition of Endurance, because each has endured their campaigns despite the strains, hardships and often their loss of privation in coming out as trans Individuals within a society that so often failed to accept them as people first and foremost.

How can the MedBE title be used?

Like the MBE, this award can be used in titles after one's name to express pride to non trans people of sacrifices made to promote a positive image of transsexualism. Please note that to avoid confusing with the Royal MBE, MedBE must be used instead.Here is an explanation of how a 'real' title is granted.

NOTE: The MedBE is NOT a genuine British title, neither is it a peerage title - the MedBE is meant as a recognition amongst trans and non-trans people, but also as a key point of historial fact on individuals' specific contributions promoting trans rights.

How to make a nomination

One nomination should be provided in order for a trans individual be awarded recognition for their services to the trans commuinity - individuals can even nominate themselves so long as they are able to show evidence of activism. Evidence can consist of veriviable web presence, news articles or independent person from a recognised UK organisation for trans people.

Your nomination letter and email should be sent to Transsexual UK.