Queer Youth Leadership Awards (QYLA)
The Queer Youth Leadership Award is given annually to queer youth who are 8 to 18 years of age to acknowledge their accomplishments and the contributions they have made to their communities, whether this be in their homes, schools, religious institutions, athletic or academic teams, or other social groups. Four awardees will receive a cash award of $250, as well as the opportunity to designate a queer youth–friendly project or nonprofit organization in their community to receive a $500 donation.
Nominations open February 1 and the deadline to submit is March 3, 2023!
Additional Awards
- The Ally to Queer Youth Award: One non-monetary award designed to honor allies of any age who have made significant contributions to improving the lives of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, or Intersex youth and youth who have GLBTI family members.
- The Organizational Ally to Queer Youth Award: One non-monetary award designed to honor an organization that has made significant contributions to improving the lives of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, or Intersex youth in Santa Cruz County.
Learn more at QYLA.org/nominations
