I think it's great she got the award. It not only recognises her, but every other transgender as well. I've known a couple of tansgenders and briefly met a few more, be it pre or post surgery, and they were all lovely people and far happier living as the opposite gender. But most of them were persecuted either by acquaintances, friends or even family when they came from a strict religious background. I like to think this award recognises everyone struggling with gender identity issues.