Out Magazine has released the ‘Out 100’ since 1994, featuring individuals who the publication considers having made compelling contributions to society as out LGBTQ people.

This year, eight Pennsylvanians – those born or who live in the commonwealth – have been named to the Out 100 list for 2015:

Alison Bechdel and The Fun Home Family (Beech Creek)
Lee Daniels, Filmmaker, Actor, and Director (Philadelphia)
Adam Joseph, Meteorologist (Philadelphia)
Chip Kidd, Author and Graphic Designer (Reading)
Andy Mientus, Actor (Ross Township)
Hari Nef, Model (Philadelphia)
The Legends: Edie Windsor (Philadelphia) and
Evan Wolfson (Pittsburgh),  Marriage Equality Advocates

[Pictured: Adam Joseph]