Rory O'Neill
Coverage and recognition
Coverage and recognition
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### Documentary

O'Neill and his alter ego Panti are the subject of a documentary about his early life, the events surrounding [comments O'Neill made about homophobia](/wiki/Panti%23Comments_about_homophobia_on_RT%C3%89 "Panti#Comments about homophobia on RTÉ") and Panti's role during Ireland's successful campaign for marriage equality. Filmed over a number of years, the documentary was directed by [Conor Horgan](/wiki/Conor_Horgan "Conor Horgan"). *[The Queen of Ireland](/wiki/The_Queen_of_Ireland_%28film%29 "The Queen of Ireland (film)")* premiered on 21 October 2015, followed by its planned nationwide release in Ireland from 23 October 2015\.

### Awards

* Winner of 'Business Person of the Year' – Gay and Lesbian Awards 2009
* Winner of 'Best Blog Post' – Irish Blog Awards 2010
* Attitude's Editor's Special Award \- Attitude Magazine Awards 2014
* Award for contribution to Irish society \- People of the Year Awards 2014
* Gold Medal for Outstanding Contributions to Public Discourse \- Presented by the College Historical Society of Trinity College Dublin in 2014<https://www>. [https://trinitynews.ie/2014/03/back\-out\-of\-my\-life\-panti\-is\-honoured\-by\-trinity\-societies/](https://trinitynews.ie/2014/03/back-out-of-my-life-panti-is-honoured-by-trinity-societies/)
* Equality Award \- Presented by European Law Students Association of Trinity College Dublin in 2014 <https://www>. [https://trinitynews.ie/2014/03/back\-out\-of\-my\-life\-panti\-is\-honoured\-by\-trinity\-societies/](https://trinitynews.ie/2014/03/back-out-of-my-life-panti-is-honoured-by-trinity-societies/)\* James Joyce Award \- Presented by Literary and Historical society of University College Dublin
* Trinity College Dublin, Honorary Degree – O'Neill was awarded with an honorary degree from Trinity College Dublin in 2015 for his contribution to LGBT rights and marriage equality

What award did Panti O'Neill receive from Attitude Magazine in 2014?