The 2026 Pinc List has been unveiled, celebrating the most influential LGBT+ people in Wales for the 11th year. The list, compiled with the help of the Pride Cymru panel, features 40 individuals who have gone the extra mile to advance the lives of LGBT+ people in Wales, alongside national treasures and ones to watch.
Winner: Archbishop Cherry Vann
This year's winner is the Most Reverend Cherry Vann, Archbishop of Wales, who made history as the UK's first female archbishop and the world's first openly gay archbishop. Elected in July 2025, she has reflected on her journey, saying, "I just knew that I wasn't going to get married and have children, as was expected. As I got older, I fell in love and then it became very clear what my sexuality was." Her courage and authenticity have made her a trailblazer in Welsh public life.
National Treasures
The list includes several national treasures, such as Berwyn Rowlands, creator of the Iris Prize; Norena Shopland, a historian of queer social history; Jenny-Anne Bishop OBE, a trans equality advocate; Russell T Davies, celebrated TV writer; Laura McAllister, former Wales football captain; and Lisa Power, a veteran LGBT+ activist.
Ones to Watch
Among the newcomers are Lili Del Fflur, a queer burlesque performer; Asher Penny, a transgender student and welfare advocate; Carrie Sauce, a drag queen who won Y Llais; Dr Kai Thomas, a researcher on trans and neurodivergent health; and Scott Wilson-Evans and Dr Elle Maybury, who co-led the "Your NHS is Full of Pride" campaign.
Sport and EuroGames 2027
The list highlights the growing influence of LGBT+ sport, with Cardiff preparing to host the EuroGames in 2027. Lou Englefield, director of Pride Sports Cymru, has been instrumental in bringing this event to Wales. Other sporting figures include Lauren Price MBE, a world champion boxer, and Angharad James-Turner, captain of the Wales women's football team.
The full list includes 40 individuals from diverse fields, including politics, healthcare, education, and the arts, all working to create a more inclusive Wales.
