The Queer Youth Task Force is proud to announce…
29th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards
Saturday, May 9, 2026
5:30-8:30 PM
Pajaro Valley High School, Watsonville
- 5:30-6:00 pm: Community Resource Fair
- 6:00-7:00 pm: Catered Buffet Dinner
- 7:00-8:30 pm: Awards Ceremony
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Join us in celebrating and honoring queer youth and allies on Saturday, May 9, 2026 for the 29th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards.
Join us for the 29th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards as we honor LGBTQIA2S+ students and their allies throughout the county! We can’t wait to host you for a night of celebration and fun indoors at Soquel High School. Come early for the resource fair at 5:30pm, then enjoy a delicious catered buffet dinner by D’La Colmena Catering at 6:00pm.
This year we will recognize our brave LGBTQIA2S+ youth for their activism and authenticity while we reflect on the progress and milestones of our youth over the past 29 years. Our 90-minute awards show starts at 7:00pm and includes live music, dance, and inspiring videos from our nominees. We look forward to you joining us in celebrating our LGBTQIA2S+ youth and allies in our in-person event.
