Congratulations to all the nominees for the 23rd Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards. Queer & Trans youth and their allies continue to work to make their schools and larger community safer — and we are honored to celebrate their achievements. Please visit QYLA 2020 announcement to learn about the nominees and watch two video montages. […]
Welcome to Queer Youth Leadership Awards!
The Queer Youth Leadership Awards recognizes queer youth across Santa Cruz County for being leaders within their community. Being a leader encompasses many attributes and spans across all disciplines and activities. If you know an out LGBTIQ youth who is making a difference by standing out, being proud and being true to themselves, nominate them for a Queer Youth Leadership Awards.

23rd Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards
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Ways to Support 2020 QYLA
Three Ways to Support the Queer Youth Leadership Awards! Advertise, Sponsor a Table or Donate. Those who donate over $375 will be listed as a co-sponsor. All co-sponsorships confirmed by April 19th will be featured in the QYLA Printed Program, linked to on the QYLA website, and will have visibility at the event itself. Due to printing […]

Queer, Trans & Ally Youth Talent Auditions for QYLA
Sign Up Now — Audition Form Here! QYLA 2021 Youth Talent Auditions Auditions: March 20, 2021 The 24th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards is looking for two youth performers or youth group performances for the virtual awards ceremony taking place on May 8, 2021 via Live Stream. Looking for middle school and high school talent […]