Them’s annual Now Awards honor the LGBTQ+ vanguards at the forefront of culture and change for all. This year, one of the many threads that unite our remarkable cohort of honorees is a commitment to truth-telling. Amid rampant misinformation and censorship targeting LGBTQ+ and other marginalized people, these extraordinary individuals have dedicated themselves to sharing our community's beauty and strength through art, advocacy, community-building, and more. With grace and ingenuity, each of our awardees offers a galvanizing glimpse into a more honest and just future.

— Sarah Burke, editor-in-chief