QYTF

Queer Youth Task Force of Santa Cruz County

 
QYLA Nominees Announced: 14th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards Print
The Queer Youth Task Force is proud to announce the nominees for the 2011 Queer Youth Leadership Awards. There are three award categories honoring today's queer youth leaders and their allies: 
  • The Queer Youth Leadership Award
  • The Ally to Queer Youth Award
  • The Organizational Ally to Queer Youth

 

 

2011 Nominees for the Queer Youth Leadership Award
 
Vickyy Aguado
Pajaro Valley High School Student

Jeanne Baldzikouski & Lucy Walters

Harbor High School Students

Joaquin Garcia
Pacific Collegiate School Student

Cookie Hernandez
O.A.S.I.S. Student

Ben Landauer
San Lorenzo Valley High School Student

Olivia Danthon
Mission Hill Middle School Student
 
2011 Nominees for the Ally to Queer Youth Award


Branna Banks

Harbor High School Counselor and AVID Teacher

Hayley "Paisley" Frosty
San Lorenzo Valley High School Student

Kate Garrett
Aptos Junior High School Student

Liz Habara
Cabrillo College Student

Dr. Jennifer Hastings, MD

Family Practice Physician, Planned Parenthood

Isaac Martinez
Lakeview Middle School Student

Murry Schekman
Assistant Superintendent, PVUSD

Leslie Smith
Aptos Junior High School Teacher

Molly Stuart
Pacific Collegiate School Student
 
Sandy Vera
Pajaro Valley High School Student
 
2011 Nominees for the Organizational Ally to Queer Youth Award
 
Aptos Junior High School Gay Straight Aliiance (GSA)
 
Pajaro Valley High School Gay Straight Aliiance (GSA)
 
Santa Cruz Public Libraries
 
San Lorenzo Valley High School Gay Straight Aliiance (GSA)
 
UCSC Masters Education Program


Congratulations to all of the 2011 nominees! Awardees will be announced the week of May 9th

Please join us for the 14th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards on Saturday, May 14th at San Lorenzo Valley High School in Felton as we honor and celebrate queer youth leaders and their allies for helping make our community a safer place.

Read About QYLA!

Reserve your QYLA Tickets, Tables & Advertising Space Now! 
 
14th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards
Saturday, May 14, 2011
San Lorenzo Valley High School, Felton
 
5:30 pm - Resource Fair
6:00 pm - Buffet Dinner Catered by Village Catereres
7:00 pm - Awards Ceremony
Community Dance to Follow
 
Sponsor or Host a Table!
Consider hosting or sponsoring a QYLA table of nine for your family, friends, organization and/or business! Adult tables are $600 and youth tables are $350. Info: QYLA Table Sponsorship
 
Advertise in the QYLA Printed Program!
The 40-page printed program includes: all of the nominees photo’s and biographies; 3-4 page queer youth resource guide; congratulatory ads from elected officials, businesses, religious and community organizations; and more. Info: QYLA Advertising
 
QYLA Tickets Available!
Tickets can be purchased at Streetlight Records, The Diversity Center, First Congregational Church-UCC,  The White Raven and The Ugly Mug or online at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Adult tickets: $25 - $75 Sliding Scale. Youth/Senior tickets: $10. Info: QYLA Tickets
 
Be Part of the QYLA Resource Fair!
Community organizations are welcome to a resource table beginning at 5:30 pm. Each organization will be provided a table (or shared table) with two chairs and two complimentary tickets to the show. Please RSVP by Friday, Noon, May 13 at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Volunteer at QYLA!
Volunteer for a one or two hour shifts anytime from 9 am – 11 pm on Saturday, May 14th – all volunteers welcome! A complimentary ticket is given to volunteers who commit to two or more shifts. Visit the QYLA Volunteer Opportunities Information page. Be part of the QYLA team! Contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
 
Support QYLA & QYTF

To support the Task Force and the Queer Youth Leadership Awards, consider making a contribution through the QYLA Fundraising Letter.
 
All co-sponsors and supporters will be thanked in a half-page "Thank You Ad" in the Santa Cruz Sentinel after QYLA.
 
For more information, visit www.QYLA.org or call (831) 427-4004.
 
We look forward to seeing you at QYLA May 14th!
 
The Queer Youth Task Force
 
###
 

Donate

Help queer youth by making a financial contribution to support out advocacy efforts.

Volunteer

We need volunteers...

Site Hosting Donated by Cruzio