The Paul Hunter Award was conceived in 1993 and is named for Paul Hunter, a gay activist who, through two decades of work for the community, was instrumental in creating positive social and political change in Colorado. Hunter, an attorney, is noted for his work in the 1970s with Denver zoning laws. He died from AIDS-related complications in October 1991. The award is given every year by HRC Colorado to a single member of our community who has exemplified the spirit of Paul Hunter by working tirelessly for social justice, equality and visibility of the GLBT community.

Each year the recipient of the Paul Hunter Award is selected by the HRC Colorado Steering Committee.

The HRC Colorado Outstanding Youth Award recognizes the work that a youth (individuals 23 or younger by the nomination deadline) has accomplished in working towards goals of social justice. This can happen in a school, community, peer organization, or church environment.

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Nominations are due by March 10, 2012