The Rainbow Times' First Annual 2012 Heroes Calendar will be produced from 12 stories of real LGBT Heroes that have run in The Rainbow Times, TRT. The individuals highlighted in this calendar were nominated by the LGBTA community and their stories were showcased in TRT, beginning in late 2010 and ending in November 2011.

The TRT Heroes' Nominations are based on the exemplary work these Heroes do for the betterment of our community and the community in general. Their selfless actions, which have assisted in the advancement of LGBT causes and rights, have earned them this prestigious recognition.

They are amongst a few formidable leaders in New England. TRT applauds and recognizes their work. As a result, TRT is creating the First Annual 2012 TRT Heroes Calendar, which will showcase the 12 Heroes, selected by the community, and the organizations that sponsor them. It will also give other major organizations and opportunity to sponsor the Calendar, whose partial proceeds will go to fund several non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations' work throughout New England that also serve the LGBT community.

It is important to recognize the work that these community members and allies do for us. In November, 2011, our valued readers will vote for their Top 12 TRT Heroes. Based on the voting, 12 candidates will be part of the First Annual 2012 TRT Heroes Calendar. It is TRT's way to say thank you for their exemplary work!

Find out all of the details here - http://www.therainbowtimesmass.com/trtherovoting.html