Jenner acknowledged in her 20/20 interview that part of her reason for being so visible was to bring attention to gender dysphoria, violence against trans women, and other transgender issues. She also sought to promote more informed discussion of LGBT issues at a time when the trans community has unprecedented visibility. She signed with Creative Artists Agency's speakers department and will collaborate with the CAA Foundation on a philanthropic strategy focusing on LGBT issues. She made a private appearance at the Los Angeles LGBT Center in June 2015, where she spoke with at-risk trans youth.

She even made a documentary series about what it's like for her to be trans. She's done a lot for trans awareness in a year. In my opinion, she's much more deserving of the award than either Selina Gomez or Lady Gaga, who won the spot in 2012 ans 2013, respectively.

And no, that is not why Obama got the award, and it's rather racist for you assuming so. It was for advocating for nuclear disarmament and international cooperation through super-national organizations.