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When we launched the DIVA Power List last year, we were completely overwhelmed by the votes we received – not to mention the letters, emails and tweets. Designed to celebrate the amazing achievements of women and non-binary people in our community, we asked you to nominate the people who inspire you and we were so pleased that you got on board and did just that.
You’ve shown your support again this year, and the DIVA Power List 2017 is even bigger and better. Due to the sheer number of votes received, as well as the top 100 community heroes, celebrities, business leaders and politicians, we’ve created a list of power couples and a list of allies – those who, time and time again, have chosen to stand with us in good times, as well as bad. This is our thank you to them. As with last year, we’re delighted to see the true diversity of the LGBT community represented in your votes, and we hope this is an accurate reflection of our achievements over the last 12 months.