The Richard L. Schlegel National Legion of Honor Award

The Richard L. Schlegel National Legion of Honor Award is presented each November at the DC Metro Area GLBT Studies Symposium. 

Nominations for the 2012 Richard L. Schlegel National Legion of Honor Award are now being accepted. Please fill out the following form to nominate yourself or another person for the award. Nominations must be received by 5pm on Friday October 12 for consideration. Award recipients will be announced no later than October 26. The recipient must be available to attend the Annual GLBT Studies Symposium in Washington, DC on November 10, 2012 to receive their award.

The awards are given to individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the LGBTQ community in the areas of:

The nominee need not have done work in all of these areas, but at least one area in LGBTQ communities. Receipt of the award is contingent upon the recipient’s ability to attend the DC Metro Area GLBT Studies Symposium in Washington, D.C. Individuals who are working in non-traditional settings (e.g. churches, elementary schools, with women and/or trans/genderqueer people, people of color, and international/immigrant communities) are highly encouraged for nominations.

For an Emerging Activist

The Richard L. Schlegel National Legion of Honor Award for Emerging Activist is given to young individuals (in high school or an undergraduate in college) who are living in the United States who have made outstanding contributions to lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) communities. This award is for an Emerging Activist and the recipient will receive a cash award and includes travel expenses for attending the awards ceremony.

For a Visionary Leader

The Richard L. Schlegel National Legion of Honor Award for Visionary Leader is given to an organization or individual in the United States who have made outstanding contributions to lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) communities for more than five years. The awards include travel expenses for attending the awards ceremony.

More Information

The Richard L. Schlegel Legion of Honor Award is administered by the Center for Diversity & Inclusion and recognizes individuals living in the United States who have exhibited outstanding leadership and significantly contributed to the dignity and freedom of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people. The presentation of the Legion of Honor Award serves as an opportunity to: