LGBTQ+ Alliance Fund Award Nominations

LGBTQ+ Award Nominations

Each year, the LGBTQ+ Alliance Fund honors individuals who are making a lasting difference for our communities in Southern Arizona. In 2027, we'll celebrate them during a Community Awards ceremony in April. Use this form to nominate someone whose work deserves the spotlight. These nominations are open until January 15, 2027
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Daniel Trujillo Upstart Change-Maker Award

The Daniel Trujillo Upstart Change-Maker Award is dedicated to recognizing the extraordinary impact that young people can have in the LGBTQ+ community. Named after Daniel Trujillo, a passionate teen advocate from Tucson, Arizona, this award celebrates youth who are courageously stepping up to make a difference. Daniel, who has been fighting for the rights of trans kids since the age of 9, knows firsthand the importance of using his voice to highlight that trans kids are not just a political debate but whole human beings deserving of love, respect, and acceptance. His recent work organizing the national TransProm event in Washington, DC, exemplifies his commitment to his community and the power of youth activism. Nominees must be 18 years old or younger.
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What is your nominee's age?
How is this young person making an extraordinary impact for their LGBTQ+ community?
Tell a story about when this young person courageously stepped up to make a difference for the LGBTQ+ community.
Anything else you'd like us to know about this nominee?

Sylvia Mulka Legacy Change-Maker Award

The Sylvia Mulka Legacy Change-Maker Award honors the memory of a remarkable individual whose life was dedicated to education, community service, and LGBTQ+ advocacy. Sylvia was a tireless champion for LGBTQ+ rights and a significant contributor to various organizations across Southern Arizona. Sylvia was generous with her time and resources to support the Alliance Fund and, in doing so, has made an indelible impact on the fund. Her legacy of leadership, generosity, and activism continues to inspire others, making this award a fitting tribute to those who embody the same spirit of dedication to social justice and LGBTQ+ rights.
How has this nominee's leadership in the LGBTQ+ community created change?
How has this LGBTQ+ leader inspired others?
Tell a story about this nominee's actions in the community related to social justice for the LGBTQ+ community, LGBTQ+ rights, or generosity of spirit.
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Doug Noffsinger Solidarity Award

Doug Noffsinger, former Initiative Advisory Committee Chair, was a distinguished audiologist, a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, an enthusiastic birdwatcher, and a world traveler. After retiring, Doug and his partner, Roger, moved to Tucson, where he became a dedicated supporter of the Alliance Fund and a tireless champion for gay rights. Doug’s vision and generosity were instrumental in expanding the Alliance Fund’s impact, including being one of three major donors to fund a paid staff position to enhance its work in Southern Arizona. In his honor, the Doug Noffsinger Solidarity Award recognizes the allies in our community who uphold and support LGBTQ+ individuals. This award honors Doug’s legacy by honoring contributions to equality and solidarity.
How would you describe this nominee's allyship to the LGBTQ+ community?
How has this nominee contributed to equality and solidarity of the LGBTQ+ community?
Tell one story about this nominee's LGBTQ+ allyship.
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Submitting Your Nomination
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LGBTQ+ Award Nominations