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Help choose the 2024 Out100: Cast your vote for Readers' Choice!

UPDATE Aug. 23, 2024: Voting for the 2024 Out100 Readers' Choice honorees has closed. The winners will be announced this fall. Be sure to sign up for Out.com's email newsletter below to be the first to know the winners!



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Nic Austin

Nic Austin is passionate about providing a platform in media for the LGBTQ+ community. He strives to tell stories about his community through the leading LGBTQ+ publications in the country. His mission is to amplify marginalized LGBTQ+ voices through partnerships with prominent brands and leaders in our community.


A graduate from NYU Tisch, Nic Austin has always connected with the written word and its ability to change minds. He has applied this love for writing to analyzing LGBTQ+ media and how the LGBTQ+ community has been represented on screen. Before working as an Editor at equalpride, Nic Austin was the Editor-in-chief of The Queer Queue and the co-host of both The Queer Queue Podcast and The Queerly News. In his spare time, Nic Austin writes film criticism while enjoying the mountain views of Denver, Colorado.

Nic Austin is passionate about providing a platform in media for the LGBTQ+ community. He strives to tell stories about his community through the leading LGBTQ+ publications in the country. His mission is to amplify marginalized LGBTQ+ voices through partnerships with prominent brands and leaders in our community.


A graduate from NYU Tisch, Nic Austin has always connected with the written word and its ability to change minds. He has applied this love for writing to analyzing LGBTQ+ media and how the LGBTQ+ community has been represented on screen. Before working as an Editor at equalpride, Nic Austin was the Editor-in-chief of The Queer Queue and the co-host of both The Queer Queue Podcast and The Queerly News. In his spare time, Nic Austin writes film criticism while enjoying the mountain views of Denver, Colorado.

Out100

Celebrate Pride Month with 3-years of Out100 specials now streaming on Hulu!

Stream the inspiring stories of LGBTQ+ trailblazers with the Out100 Specials from 2021, 2022, and 2023, now available on Hulu for Pride Month!

Experience the spirit of Pride Month with the highly acclaimed Out100 Specials from 2021, 2022, and 2023, now streaming on Hulu! The launch of this Advocate Original series on Hulu brings one of Advocate Channel’s signature inclusive and impactful titles to a broader audience.

The Out100 is renowned for honoring LGBTQ+ trailblazers and visionaries, spotlighting individuals who are making a significant impact on the world. It’s the most iconic and enduring celebration of LGBTQ+ icons and allies, offering an in-depth exploration of the influential figures within the community. From activists to artists, the series celebrates those driving progress toward inclusivity and equality.

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Out100 Specials make their debut on Hulu alongside fellow Advocate Originals series Candis Cayne’s Secret Garden. The launch of these two series on Hulu showcases Advocate Channel’s commitment to amplifying diverse voices, stories and perspectives to a wider audience. Available in the Hulu Has Pride hub, these specials perfectly align with Pride Month festivities. Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect.

Out100 Special: 2021

The Out100 Special: 2021, hosted by RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Eureka O'Hara and Shangela, features a captivating acoustic performance by Shea Diamond and special appearances by Elvira (Cassandra Peterson), Sara Ramirez, Ciara, and more. Honorees include musician Justin Tranter, artist and activist Dalila Ali Rajah, TV host Justin Sylvester, and the Pride House LA creators Mollee Gray, Jeka Jane, and Kent Boyd. The celebration honors influential figures like Deacon Ross Murray, hairstylist Cesar DeLeon Ramirez, and entrepreneur Damian Pellicione.

Stephen Walker and Leonardo Nam on the Out100 Special: 2022Stephen Walker and Leonardo Nam on the Out100 Special: 2022

Out100 Special: 2022

Hosted by Sonia Baghdady and Jaymes Vaughan, the 2022 special provides exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage and red-carpet interviews. Honorees include Chucky creator Don Mancini, Encanto's Jessica Darrow, and Scream's Jasmin Savoy Brown. Out100 Cover stars such as pop singer Hayley Kiyoko, The Old Gays, and 9-1-1: Lone Star's Ronen Rubenstein and Rafael Silva make appearances. Notables like Jeopardy! champ Amy Schneider, playwright Michael R. Jackson, and musician Jake Wesley Rogers are also featured, celebrating 100 influential LGBTQ+ individuals.

Duncan Crabtree-Ireland on the Out100 Special: 2023Duncan Crabtree-Ireland on the Out100 Special: 2023

Out100 Special: 2023

The Out100 Special: 2023, hosted by Jaymes Vaughan and Emmy-winning Sonia Baghdady, is an extraordinary celebration of LGBTQIA+ excellence. It includes red carpet interviews and insightful discussions with honorees like Wayne Brady, Kevin Aviance, Dylan Mulvaney, and Brandi Carlile. The special offers an exclusive look into the lives of the groundbreaking activists and trailblazing artists that make up our community, showcasing their profound impact on society and the world at large.

Celebrate Pride Month by immersing yourself in the stories and achievements of the Out100 honorees, streaming now on Hulu. Don’t have Hulu yet? Sign up using our affiliate link HERE. Terms apply.

Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate and be inspired by the leaders and visionaries of the LGBTQ+ community, now streaming on Hulu!

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