At Live Out Loud’s 12th Annual Gala, we awarded college scholarships of $5,000 to five  LGBTQ high school seniors who have stepped up as leaders and made a difference for LGBTQ youth in their communities.

Samantha Abreu – Union High School, Union, NJ:

Amram Altzman – Ramaz Upper School, New York, NY:

Alejandro Corona – Aviation High School, Long Island City, NY

Julia Marciano – Amity Regional High School, Woodbridge, CT:

Jeffrey Perez – Satellite Academy, New York, NY:

 

Live Out Loud was proud to honor filmmaker David France, Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney, and actor Charles Busch for their achievements and contributions to the LGBTQ community.

Comedian Joan Rivers presents actor Charles Busch with the Legend Award:

Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney presented with Trailblazer Award by his children:

Mark Warren (Executive Editor, Esquire Magazine) presents David France with the Changemaker Award: