Join the QSA2025 judging panel
We are looking for professionals with a
passion for celebrating and supporting young LGBTQ+ people
to join the QSA2025 judging panel.
YOU MIGHT BE:
working in early careers/student recruitment
a specialist focused on equity, diversity and inclusion
someone interested in ensuring that marginalised voices are heard
someone who works in education and/or has done previously
an influencer whose work focuses on sexuality and/or gender identity.
someone who considers themselves to be an active ally for the LGBTQ+ community
WHY JUDGE THE QUEER STUDENT AWARDS?
As a judge for QSA2025, you will have the unique opportunity to:
GAIN INSIGHTS INTO THE WORK BEING DONE BY YOUNG LGBTQ+ PEOPLE AND ORGANISATIONS THAT IS SUPPORTING LGBTQ+ INCLUSION - You will have an insider’s view of the often innovative work being done by students, apprentices, graduates, employers and educational institutions to create safe, inclusive LGBTQ+ spaces.
GROW YOUR PROFESSIONAL NETWORK - Connect and collaborate with other like-minded professionals in the field of student recruitment, ED&I and education. Expand your network, exchange ideas, and engage with other thought leaders who are driving innovation and positive change for LGBTQ+ inclusion.
CHAMPION LGBTQ+ EXCELLENCE - Your expertise and insights will play a pivotal role in selecting and celebrating the best initiatives, groups, organisations and individuals working towards, and in support of, LGBTQ+ inclusion. Your contribution will help set the standard for excellence and could inspire more young LGBTQ+ people and the organisations supporting them to set the bar higher with regards to LGBTQ+ inclusion in the future.
WHAT’S INVOLVED?
Judging the QSAs is done so on a voluntary basis and we are unable to support with any travel or accommodation costs.
Each judge commits to:
Actively promote their role as a judge in their professional network and via their preferred social media channel(s)
Attending a virtual briefing for the judging panel (Thursday 20th March 2025, 7.30-9pm via Zoom)
Taking responsibility for individually reviewing and scoring their allocated categories/entries
Participating in a virtual group judging session to discuss their scoring and notes with other QSA judges reviewing the same categories/entries (Wednesday 25th April 2025, 7.30-9pm via Zoom)
Promoting the QSA2025 shortlist and live final in their professional network and via their preferred social media channel(s)
Attending the QSA2025 final in-person to show visible support for our finalists and winners (scheduled for 26th June 2025) - all judges will receive a FREE ticket to attend and a discount code for up to a guest to accompany them
The QSA judging process
WHAT PREVIOUS JUDGES HAVE SAID
“Judging gave me such hope for the future - the LGBTQ+ inclusion work in schools, colleges and unis is being led by incredible young people with courage, wisdom, determination, empathy and creativity. It was very hard to pick a winner.”
“I feel truly honoured to have been a QSA judge. The nominations were all so inspiring and, in many cases, touching. Such enthusiasm. The QSA team and all the other judges were a joy to work with, and good fun too! ”
“The standard of entries was incredibly high this year, but I get the feeling we are only scratching the surface of the queer excellence that is out there. Young people deserve to be celebrated and being part of these awards will be something you will not regret!”
“QSA is vital occasion that celebrates, elevates and encourages those powerful LGBTQ+ and ally voices of the future.”
REGISTER INTEREST
Please share a few details with us and we will be in touch to discuss judging opportunities for 2025.