ABOUT US
WHY WE NEED
THE QSAs
2026 MARKS THE 6TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE QUEER STUDENT AWARDS - THE FIRST EVENT IN THE UK DEDICATED TO CELEBRATING YOUNG LGBTQIA+ PEOPLE AND THE INDIVIDUALS AND SAFER SPACES THAT HELP THEM TO THRIVE IN EDUCATION AND IN THE WORKPLACE.
SINCE LAUNCHING AS A ZOOM CALL DURING THE PANDEMIC
WE HAVE RECOGNISED AND CELEBRATED:
223
FINALISTS
50
WINNERS
4
CHAMPIONS
“I couldn’t find an event that focused on providing a safe space to recognise and celebrate the work young Queer people do supporting and liberating the LGBTQ+ community...so I created one.”
However only a small number of employers are
focusing on building a relationship with them:
The Queer Student Awards provide the opportunity to show your commitment to young LGBTQ+ people by supporting an event that celebrates them, and their achievements.
Young LGBTQ+ people lack access to role models that can help them to make positive and informed career choices:
The Queer Student Awards provide the opportunity to show young LGBTQ+ people the leaders across education and the workplace that are already making a difference for the LGBTQ+ community.
Be part of the change needed for young LGBTQ+ people