OUR FINALISTS

categories listed alphabetically

We have provided a series of short introductions to each of our category finalists for you which have been written using information within the nominations we received and are intended to provide you with a snapshot of each entry only.

  • The young LGBTQ+ person whose work and actions challenge establishments and fight for political and systemic change on the issues experienced by the LGBTQ+ community in the UK

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  • The individual whose actions stand in solidarity with, and openly supports, the advancement of issues affecting groups and individuals within the LGBTQ+ community

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  • The best event, initiative or research project, led by an individual student or community group, which aims to raise awareness of an issue specific to the LGBTQ+ community, especially young people

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  • The LGBTQ+ apprentice, graduate or intern who has best demonstrated their ambition and potential to become a future business leader.

    ANNOUNCED 02.05.25

  • The LGBTQ+ professional whose work most inspires the people around them.

    ANNOUNCED 02.05.25

  • The LGBTQ+ professional, in an educational setting, whose work most inspires the people around them

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  • The LGBTQ+ student whose work most inspires the people around them

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  • This award celebrates the school or college which has created, or is working towards creating, the most inclusive learning environment for its LGBTQ+ students and staff

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  • The university or higher education institution which has created, or is working towards creating, the most inclusive learning environment for its LGBTQ+ students and staff

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  • The young LGBTQ+ person whose tireless work and efforts to support the LGBTQ+ community and/or other young people may have gone unnoticed

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QUEER OF THE YEAR

The individual student whose winning work and achievements have had the biggest impact and best embody the founding values of The Queer Student Awards.

The winner of this category is decided by the members of the judging panel who have previously been recognised as QSA finalists or winners and is chosen from the. winners of the following young LGBTQ+ people categories:

  • ACTIVIST

  • RISING STAR

  • ROLE MODEL: STUDENT - SCHOOL/COLLEGE

  • ROLE MODEL: STUDENT - UNIVERSITY

  • UNSUNG HERO

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