Queer Youth Leadership Awards
www.QYLA.org To improve the lives of LGBTQI youth by increasing the positive awareness of Queer Youth leadership, and increasing safe and welcoming environments in home, school, and community. Learn More
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The Santa Cruz County Task Force for LGBTIQ Youth is proud to announce the awardees and nominees for the 12th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards.
The four awardees - Rio Vander-Stahl, Maddie Smith, Charlie McNeill and Savanna Roderick-Deffee - come from two high schools, an independent studies program and a middle school within our county. Joined by five nominees - Adrian Villegas, Sarah Gray, Isaiah Garcia, Xavier Plasencia and Carlos Zambrano - these young people are active participants in our community, making schools, families and public spaces safer for LGBTIQ youth and their allies.
We invite you to celebrate and honor their commitment and tenacity at the 12th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards. Dinner begins at 5:30 - catered by Village Caterers, the Awards Ceremony begins at 7:00 and the community dance begins at 9:00.
Visit the QYLA website: www.QYLA.org to learn more about these phenomenal young people and their individual and organizational allies.
2009 Press Statement From Mark Stone:
Mark Stone, Fifth District Supervisor
Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors:
"As a father of two Scotts Valley High students and the Supervisor for the District, I want to welcome the Queer Youth Leadership Awards to the Fifth District.
Since the first QYLA in 1998, over twenty LGBTIQ youth and youth and adult allies have been nominated from Scotts Valley, and we are proud that the QYLA, which travels around the county to recognize the community's support for the tenacity of young people, is coming to Scotts Valley.
Each year, parents, siblings, youth groups, religious organizations, and politicians come together to help break down the discrimination that is a barrier to all LGBTIQ people and their friends, families, and allies. They are an inspiration to us and we look forward to hosting the 12th Annual Queer Leadership Awards in our community."
NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS for 08 QYLA!
www.QYLA.org
Nominations Accepted Through March 3rd
Please consider nominating a Queer Youth, an Ally to Queer Youth, and/or an Organizational Ally to Queer Youth for their outstanding leadership this past year in helping make Santa Cruz County a safer place.
Nominations can be completed online at www.QYLA.org
All nominees and awardees will be honored at the 11th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards on Saturday, April 26th at New Brighton Middle School Performing Arts Center. This inspirational evening event brings together the community to honor the work of LGBTIQ youth.
The Queer Youth Leadership Award
Given annually to queer youth who are 12 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 have the opportunity to designate a Queer youth–friendly project or nonprofit organization in their community to receive a $500 donation.
NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS for 08 QYLA!
www.QYLA.org
Nominations Accepted Through March 3rd
Please consider nominating a Queer Youth, an Ally to Queer Youth, and/or an Organizational Ally to Queer Youth for their outstanding leadership this past year in helping make Santa Cruz County a safer place.
Nominations can be completed online at www.QYLA.org
All nominees and awardees will be honored at the 11th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards on Saturday, April 26th at New Brighton Middle School Performing Arts Center. This inspirational evening event brings together the community to honor the work of LGBTIQ youth.
The Queer Youth Leadership Award
Given annually to queer youth who are 12 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 have the opportunity to designate a Queer youth–friendly project or nonprofit organization in their community to receive a $500 donation.
