Conversation so far:
When did Rosie O'Donnell come out?
In 2002  Rosie O'Donnell came out as a lesbian, announcing I'm a dyke!“
A month later from Rosie O'Donnell's guest appearance on Will and Grace, what happened?
In 2002 as part of her act at the Ovarian Cancer Research benefit at Caroline's Comedy Club, Rosie O'Donnell came out as a lesbian, announcing I'm a dyke!“
What was Rosie O'Donnell's reason for coming out?
Although Rosie O'Donnell cited need to put a face to gays and lesbians, her primary reason was to bring attention to gay adoption.
What else did Rosie O'Donnell say about her coming out?
Rosie O'Donnell said I don't know why people make such a big deal about the gay thing. ... People are confused, they're shocked like this is a big revelation.“
How did Rosie O'Donnell's fans react to her coming out?
Was there any reaction to Rosie O'Donnell's coming out?
O'Donnell's coming out drew criticism from some LGBT activists who cited her repeated references to being enamored of Tom Cruise on The Rosie O'Donnell Show as deceptive.
For which magazine was Rosie O'Donnell a columnist?
In May 2003, Rosie O'Donnell became a regular columnist for the magazine, The Advocate.
What else did people say about Rosie O'Donnell after she came out?
The Advocate's editor-in-chief, Judy Wieder, stated, Today, Rosie O'Donnell's long and brave journey has led her...to its chorus of voices, as a columnist.“

Question: What was she honored with?
Self-contained rewrite: What was Rosie O'Donnell honored with after coming out in 2002?