2026 Shortlisted Nominee
Positive Role Model Award: LGBT
Demitri Rodriguez, known online as Inkedupdemitri, is a British trans man, survivor and advocate dedicated to advancing LGBTQ+ visibility and equality. He was the first openly trans conversion-therapy survivor to campaign publicly without anonymity and the first transgender man to appear on a BBC Three reality show, helping pave the way for others. Through social media, he reaches tens of thousands each week with honest conversations about gender identity, transition and mental health. Featured by the BBC, ITV and more, he won the UK Top Influencer Diversity Award, becoming the first trans person ever nominated for and to receive the honour. His is also A 2025/26 Top 50 Diversity Powerlist honouree, Demitri continues to inspire change through courage, authenticity and the power of visibility.