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.

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Ways to Support 2015 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 21st 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 deadlines, […]

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18th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards

Saturday, May 9, 2015 Location TBA Soon! 5:30 pm Community Resource Fair 6:00 pm Catered Buffet Dinner 7:00 pm Awards Ceremony Community Dance to Follow Join us in celebrating and honoring queer youth and allies on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 5:30 pm for the 18th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards.

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QYLA Nominations Open Until March 9

Thank you for taking time to nominate a Queer Youth, an Ally to Queer Youth or an Organizational Ally to Queer Youth! Online nominations are easy to complete. The Queer Youth Leadership Awards recognizes queer youth and allies across Santa CruzCounty 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 or an Ally who is making a difference by standing out, being […]