Diva — Dana International, 1998
Dana International was the first openly transgender singer to win the ESC. Since then, the queer dimensions of the contest have gained wider public recognition.
Diva (דיווה), performed by: Dana International, music: Tzvika Pik, lyrics: Yoav Ginai, Eurovision Song Contest, 1998
The trophy was presented to Dana International by Katrina Leskanich. She won the ESC in 1997 with her band Katrina and the Waves and entered into a civil partnership with her manager 10 years later.