March 4, 2013
Stephanie Mott named 2013 University of Kansas Pioneer Woman
How exciting! lgbtSr contributor, activist, writer, educator and force of nature Stephanie Mott has been named as the 2013 University of Kansas Pioneer Woman. The honor is presented by the University’s Emily Taylor Center for Women & Gender Equity. You can read about the Center here and its previous honorees here. So happy for Stephanie.
Here is an excerpt of the announcement she received about being this year’s recipient:
Greetings Stephanie!
I am pleased to let you know that you have been selected as this year’s University of Kansas Pioneer Woman. Congratulations!!! This award honors exemplary KU women who have made historic contributions of local or statewide significance. You were selected by a committee of KU students, staff, faculty and alumnae for this honor due to your significant contributions to the state as an activist and advocate for LGBT rights. You are a role model and an inspiration!
Editor’s note: Stephanie has been an inspiration to me since I first read about her doing an equality tour around Kansas, reached out to see if she’d be interested in writing a column, and welcomed her as a regular contributor. Her columns are always among the site’s highlights for me. – Mark
Mar 04, 2013 @ 15:40:16
how wonderful. congratulations on making the ranks with Amelia Earhardt and Kathleen Sebilius!
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Mar 05, 2013 @ 09:44:27
Stephanie, I am so proud of you for receiving this most prestigious award. You have done so much for LGBT’s in this state. It is definitely a challenge to plow through Kansas politics and attitudes. It is wonderful to see the changes that have occurred in Kansas in the last 40 years thanks to people like you. Please know that all you do is very much appreciated. CONGRATULATIONS!
Mar 05, 2013 @ 11:19:02
Thanks! I let Stephanie know she had some congrats in the comments. – Mark
Mar 05, 2013 @ 14:53:15
Thank you Mark.
Mar 06, 2013 @ 14:14:25
Thank you Terri & Kate!! And thank you Mark for this site!!
I believe that this award is recognition for all the many people who are working for LGBT equality in Kansas, in the United States, and around the world. The University of Kansas continues to demonstrate the importance, need and value of LGBT education, understanding, and equality. And the award represents the truth that transgender women, are true women. I am most honored and humbled.