Trans in the City presents CEO’s Award to Susie Green
Trans in the City presented Susie Green with the prestigious CEO’s award at our annual gala and awards, in celebration of Trans Awareness Week. The award recognises the positive impact Susie has had on the trans and non-binary community.
Trans in the City CEO Bobbi Pickard said, “The CEO’s Award is our most prestigious recognition, reserved for those whose contributions to the trans and non-binary community have been truly exceptional. While each of our awards celebrates dedicated individuals and allies—often the unsung heroes whose impact may otherwise go unnoticed—the CEO’s Award is the pinnacle. This award acknowledges those who have not only championed the community but have also made extraordinary efforts, driving lasting change and creating inclusive spaces at an unparalleled level.
Susie Green has dedicated over 20 years to supporting trans and non-binary youth, leaving a lasting impact through her advocacy and leadership. As the former CEO of Mermaids, she transformed it from a small grassroots organisation into one that internationally defended trans rights.
Susie has tirelessly fought for the wellbeing of trans children and continues to do so today despite the most hideous abuse. Susie’s current work with Anne Health, which focuses on providing trans and gender-diverse people of all ages with timely access to gender-affirming support, is essential to the community.”
On receiving the award, Susie Green said, “This is really special to me. I have worked so hard to protect my daughter, and then ongoing to protect other trans kids and over the last few years I’ve seen things going backwards. With the creation of Anne Health with Lizzie Jordan, we tried to do something that took things forward in the face of huge hostility and do you know something? We’re doing it! No matter what they throw at us, I won’t stop.”
For the last seven years, Trans in the City has hosted a gala that brings people and organisations together during Trans Awareness Week to celebrate trans and non-binary people, businesses, charities and allies. Starting in 2018, with only a few sponsors, Trans in the City has grown from strength to strength, and it's back with its third awards ceremony, hosted by UAL. Read more on the winners of the Trans in the City Awards here - https://www.transinthecity.co.uk/awards