Tom Daley will soon be making room on his already crowded mantel for a prestigious new award.

The British Olympic diver will be presented with the inaugural George Takei Advocate Award at PFLAGs 50th anniversary gala in New York next month.

The award is named in honor of Takei, who has parlayed his Star Trek fame into advocacy work in recent years. It recognizes public figures like Daley who use their platform to create a caring, just, and affirming world for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them, according to a PFLAG representative.

Daley told HuffPost in an email that being named the first-ever recipient of the award is a huge milestone.

Being yourself in the spotlight isnt easy, he said. Leaders like George Takei and PFLAG have paved the way and given LGBTQ+ people the tools and resources to advocate for ourselves and for our community.