THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
KARA IRVING
A TRANSGENDER teen has won a prestigious award for championing social change.
Georgie Stone, 16, is one of the youngest people to win the Anti-Defamation Commission Making a Difference Award.
The award also recognises those who confronted hatred and empowered others to create a more tolerant, respectful society.
ADC chair Dr Dvir Abramovich said Georgie was an inspirational woman.
“Georgie is a remarkable young woman. Her courageous advocacy for the LGBTI community, and her unwavering, uplifting dedication to create a kinder and more tolerant Australia perfectly mirrors our core mission of combating discrimination and bigotry,” he said.
“She is a one-of-a-kind inspirational advocate for social change and a positive role model for young people to stand up to hatred and bullying.”
Ms Stone said she was honoured to receive the award.
“We have made so much progress in the fight for transgender rights, but there is still a long way to go,” she said.
“Our combined efforts will hopefully bring about the change in laws and acceptance that we need to progress as a society.”
The ADC is Australia’s leading civil rights organisation fighting racism through educational programs that combat bigotry, prejudice and all forms of hatred.