The LGBTQ+ Resources Center and the Lambda Alumni Association are pleased to share details for the 2024 Lambda Awards, where we honor LGBTQ+ student leaders who are impacting our community positively. We are excited to help students make the clear connection between advocacy work in queer, trans, non-binary, and LGBTQ+ communities at Mason to whatever their next step is, so we could think of none better than the Lambda Alumni Association to assist with this effort.
We hope you can join us to recognize Mason students who are doing amazing things at a “casual semi-formal” event! Our 2024 Lambda Awardees include some Emerging Leaders, some Trailblazers, some Possibility Models, in addition to a few Alumni Queer Excellence Awardees. We will be serving a light dinner and dessert during the formal recognition program. Please come as you are comfortable but be empowered to “dress up” in whatever affirming way that looks for you!
2024 Lambda Awards
Wednesday 10 April, 2024, 6:30-8pm, Merten Hall, Room 1201
Thank you to all who nominated, attended, and helped us celebrate our 2024 Lambda Award winners!!!
Emerging Leader Award
- This award recognizes a student who is newer to advocacy and leadership related to the LGBTQ+ community. This work can be related to Mason or beyond.
Trailblazer Award
- This award recognizes a student who either: holds a particular intersection of identities and/or has done LGBTQ+ advocacy work in a particularly innovative way at Mason.
Possibility Model Award
- This award recognizes a body of work from across a student’s time at Mason that points to their long-lasting impact that will live beyond their time as a student.
Alumni Queer Excellence Award
- This award celebrates alumni for their outstanding contributions to the LGBTQIA community and beyond, recognizing their leadership, advocacy, and service in advancing LGBTQIA rights, diversity, and inclusion. Nominees excel professionally and devote themselves to creating positive change through activism, philanthropy, mentorship, or innovative initiatives, fostering acceptance and equality. This award honors those who exceed expectations in supporting LGBTQIA causes, breaking down barriers, and promoting understanding within their communities, serving as inspiring role models of resilience, courage, and determination. Through this recognition, we celebrate our alumni’s achievements and reaffirm our commitment to diversity, acceptance, and respect for all individuals, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.