“Santa Cruz County Recognizes Emerging LGBT Trailblazers” – Good Times
“To bring the LGBT community out of the shadows of that era, QYTF members realized that they needed to highlight the work of the LGBT community, particularly the youth, who have shown leadership in their communities.
Thus, the Queer Youth Leadership Awards was born. Now in its 26th year, the event was created to celebrate the achievements and abilities of queer youth.”
“Queer youth leaders honored at awards ceremony Saturday” – Santa Cruz Sentinel
“When it comes to making Santa Cruz County a more open, safe, welcoming and loving place, it takes purposeful leaders and unwavering allies, often from the youngest among us, to make meaningful progress.”
