The Queer Student Awards (QSAs), celebrating young LGBTQ+ people and allies across the UK, are now open for nominations.
Launched in 2021, by diversity, equity and inclusion and early careers consultant Steve Keith, the QSAs celebrate inspirational young LGBTQ+ people in the UK. They also honour individuals, employers and educational institutions that provide them with the support and safe spaces they need to thrive and reach their potential regardless of their sexuality and gender identity.
The awards are judged by a panel of student recruitment industry experts, queer influencers and young LGBTQ+ people who have previously been shortlisted or named winners in the last two years.
CELEBRATING PAST WINNERS
Grace Armstrong, of Northumbria Student Union, who was last year’s winner of the ‘Queer of the Year’ Grace Armstrong, was also awarded ‘Activist of the Year’ at the first hybrid live final held in Manchester.
“The Queer Student Awards are something that has changed my life. I feel so empowered – they have allowed me to be recognised for my achievements in supporting the LGBTQ+ community. Beyond the awards in 2022 I have been able to meet some great queer activists, which I engage with regularly and I have been involved in the Proud To Be Queer podcast,” stated Armstrong. “I’m also supporting the planning and delivery of this year’s event, allowing me to input on something that has grown to be really close to my heart. The QSAs have been a big part of building my confidence and self esteem, as well as creating valuable connections within the LGBTQ+ community.”
AWARDS CATEGORIES
The full list of 2023 awards categories include:
- Activist of the Year
- Ally of the Year
- Community Group
- Community Initiative of the Year
- Influencer of the Year
- Legacy Builder of the Year
- Role Model of the Year (UK and International)
Category sponsors include AstraZeneca, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, University of West London, The Royal Navy and Clyde & Co, Allen & Overy and WTW. For the third year the QSAs are partnering with LGBTQ+ inclusion charity Diversity Role Models. Funds will go towards supporting their work delivering LGBTQ+ inclusion and anti-bullying workshops in schools and colleges across the UK.
Fair Play Talks is also one again proud to be a media partner alongside, myGwork; the largest LGBTQ+ business platform for LGBTQ+ professionals, graduates, students and allies.
Nominations are now open and will close at 23:59 on Thursday 30 March 2023. To find out more about the awards or enter, click here.
RELATED ARTICLES
Check out the winners of the 2022 Queer Student Awards here.
Check out 2021’s Queer Student Awards winner here.
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