This award recognizes a youth, between the ages of 14-24, who has volunteered his/her time for the bettermentof youth in the Trans community. The recipient of this award is one who has been instrumental in making sure
that events, activities, and programs for LGBT youth are diverse, creative, artistic, educational, and productive and
shows potential of becoming a future leader
REQUIREMENTS Candidate must exhibit these qualities for consideration
1) Must be a young person 16-24 years old
2) Must be involved with a Trans community group or program
The Excellence Award (The Agency Award)
A community based organization or group that exemplifies non-discriminatory support
(financial and otherwise) to the Trans community. Supports and provides Transgender
friendly and sensitive services.
REQUIREMENTS Candidate must exhibit these qualities for consideration
1) Must be acknowledged and supported by the Trans community.
2) Must be involved in Trans related issues
3) Must be an organization that supports the Trans community on any level (ex, policy, outreach, events)
Image Award (The Media award)
A Person who works with the media to promote both positive images and the awareness of Trans issues
REQUIREMENTS Candidate must exhibit these qualities for consideration
1) Must be involved in media work (ex, writer, reporter, anchorperson, photographer)
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A Trans person who speaks on behalf of the community, and participates in Trans related events, advocacy
or volunteering, high level of involvement and visibility in several areas within the Trans community.
REQUIREMENTS Candidate must exhibit these qualities for consideration
1) Must have two years experience working with Trans related issues
2) Positive Image
3) Illustrates great confidence
A Trans person that has established themselves as a true supporter, an inspiration to the trans community,
someone who has contributed endless hours to community advocacy issues. A Trans person who is a positive
influence for youth and adults alike, always lending or giving a hand, volunteerism is first on their list
REQUIREMENTS Candidate must exhibit these qualities for consideration
1) Must have four years community advocacy experience
2) Positive Image
3) Community organizer (creating new ways of creating awareness of trans issues and concerns)
4) Participates on several levels of advocacy (ex, planning boards, events, policy)
5) Illustrates great confidence
A Trans person who illustrates outstanding commitment & dedication, someone who creates and implements
new opportunities for the Trans community. An experience Trans person who exhibits great leadership, vision,
and the ability to speak and act on behalf of the Transgender community at large
REQUIREMENTS Candidate must exhibit these qualities for consideration
1) Must have five years community advocacy experience
2) Positive Image
3) Community organizer (creating new ways of creating awareness of trans issues and concerns)
4) Participates on several levels of advocacy (ex, planning boards, events, policy)
5) Illustrates great confidence
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