GLAAD’s 20 Under 20 Program

Celebrating and spotlighting the next generation of LGBTQ leaders.

20 Under 20 is an annual list of young LGBTQ influencers, talent, and advocates under 20 who are shaping the future of the entertainment industry, social media and beyond to accelerate acceptance for the LGBTQ community.

20 Under 20 debuts exclusively with Teen Vogue.

Previous 20 Under 20 honorees include JoJo Siwa, Yasmin Finney, Ian Alexander, Jack Petocz, and Olivia Julianna. 20 Under 20 honorees maintain a relationship with GLAAD as alumni, and enjoy continued opportunities relevant to their expertise, from workshops with GLAAD’s Media Institute, to support publishing op-eds and even invitations to the White House.

View Our 20 Under 20 Honorees

Press Releases:

September 30, 2024 – GLAAD RELEASES FIFTH ANNUAL 20 UNDER 20 LIST, SPOTLIGHTING YOUNG LGBTQ TRAILBLAZERS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF MEDIA & ACTIVISM
September 26, 2023 – GLAAD RELEASES FOURTH ANNUAL 20 UNDER 20 LIST, SPOTLIGHTING YOUNG LGBTQ TRAILBLAZERS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF MEDIA & ACTIVISM
September 28, 2022 – GLAAD RELEASES THIRD ANNUAL 20 UNDER 20 LIST, SPOTLIGHTING YOUNG LGBTQ TRAILBLAZERS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF MEDIA & ACTIVISM
June 22, 2021 – GLAAD RELEASES SECOND ANNUAL 20 UNDER 20 LIST, SPOTLIGHTING YOUNG LGBTQ TRAILBLAZERS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF MEDIA & ACTIVISM
June 22, 2020 – GLAAD RELEASES INAUGURAL 20 UNDER 20 LIST, SPOTLIGHTING YOUNG LGBTQ TRAILBLAZERS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF MEDIA & ACTIVISM

Learn more about 20 Under 20 via GLAAD’s articles:

November 15, 2024 – GLAAD’s 20 Under 20 Class of 2022: Where Are They Now?
October 30, 2024 – GLAAD’s 20 Under 20 Class of 2020: Where Are They Now?
October 25, 2023 – Meet the Trans Superstars of GLAAD’s 20 Under 20, Thriving in Joy and Activism
October 23, 2023 – GLAAD Celebrates this Year’s 20 Under 20 BIPOC Honorees
October 6, 2023 – How GLAAD’s 20 Under 20 is Creating a Safer and More Inclusive World through Film, Television, Fashion, Music, Journalism, and Social Media!
September 30, 2022 – GLAAD celebrates this year’s 20 Under 20 BIPOC honorees
September 27, 2022 – How GLAAD’s 20 Under 20 Class of 2022 is Using TikTok to Promote Change and Acceptance
June 22, 2021 – GLAAD releases its second annual 20 Under 20 list, featuring JoJo Siwa, mxmtoon, Ve’ondre Mitchell, Stella Keating, Ewok, Yasmin Finney, and more
June 20, 2020 – Introducing GLAAD’s inaugural class of 20 Under 20 Honorees

External Press:

Our Community Now: GLAAD 20 Under 20: Meet the 2022 Class of Outstanding Young LGBTQ Changemakers (2022)
The Advocate Channel: GLAAD Releases ’20 Under 20′ List (2021)
The Advocate: GLAAD Honors Young LGBTQ+ Activists With 20 Under 20 List (2021)
Pop Buzz: Yasmin Finney made GLAAD’s 20 Under 20 list (2021)
Campaign for Southern Equality: Teen Vogue Presents GLAAD’s 20 Under 20 2021: The LGBTQ Youth Shaping the Future (2021)
TLC: Jazz Jennings Featured Among LGBTQ Trailblazers on GLAAD’s 20 Under 20 List (2020)
Pride Index: Introducing glaad’s inaugural class of 20 under 20 honorees (2020)
ABC News: Queer teen activist fights for climate justice and LGBTQ inclusion: GLAAD “20 Under 20” honoree Jamie Margolin shares how she became a leading youth voice in climate justice and how she advocates for LGBTQ representation in the mainstream (2020)

View all related GLAAD 20 Under 20 Program articles and press releases here.