GLBT and supportive youth were honored April 10 by the Chicago chapter of the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network.
The 6th annual Youth Scholarships and Awards included presentations from GLSEN, TNT Bankers, Chicago Professional Networking Association, FUEL Youth, Affinity, Exelon/ComEd Pride, the Barajas-Reese Latino Youth Scholarship, and the Aixa Diaz Latina Youth Scholarship ( sponsored by Amigas Latinas ) . There was also the annual Youth Speakout, an opportunity to hear from youth about their own experiences and goals.
Toni Armstrong Jr. was given a special honor for her extensive work with GLSEN's youth summits, speakouts and scholarship program.
The Pride Youth Speakers Bureau received a special GLSEN Chicago Pathfinder Award, and TNT Pride gave "care packages" to each youth, and flowers to their families.