On Saturday evening we saw awards given and numerous presentations: performance art, singing, dancing, poetry, spoken-word and comedy.\r\n<\/p>
\r\nSpirit Award (Youth Award)<\/b><\/u>
\r\nThis award recognizes a youth, between the ages of 14-24, who has volunteered his\/her time for the betterment of 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\r\n<\/p>
\r\nThe Excellence Award (The Agency Award)<\/b><\/u>
\r\nA 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.\r\n<\/p>
\r\nImage Award (The Media award)<\/b><\/u>
\r\nA Person who works with the media to promote both positive images and the awareness of Trans issues\r\n<\/p>
\r\nThe Pride Award<\/b><\/u>
\r\nA 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.\r\n<\/p>
\r\nIcon Award<\/b><\/u>
\r\nA 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\r\n<\/p>
\r\nThe Trailblazer Award<\/b><\/u>
\r\nA 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\r\n<\/p>
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