We Serve LGBTQ+ Youth
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Damien Awards
June 27 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Come celebrate your fellow HMIYouth and Staff!
🏆Peer Leadership
Given to a youth who is a true mentor. This youth will have positively affected the life, or lives of others. The nominee will have shown empathy and compassion while lending their support to other HMI youth.
🏆Creativity
Given to a youth who demonstrates passion for arts & culture, and can include music, dance, or any other form of arts. The nominee is committed to helping others understand the importance of arts in their community.
🏆Leaps & Strides
Given to a youth who has prevailed over adversity or an obstacle in their life. The nominee will overcome challenges and demonstrate inner strength and perseverance.
🏆Community Engagement
Given to a youth who takes on a role to bring about positive change to HMI and their extended community. The nominee will demonstrate responsibility and drive, as well as initiate new projects and programs.
🏆Advocacy
Given to a youth who commits time and energy lending their voice to bring about change. To receive this award, the nominee is someone who speaks up for what they believe within HMI and the larger community.
🏆Alumni Applause
Given to a youth who has aged-out and are over 25 who utilize the skills gained at HMI to live their best life true to themselves. This person has grown and shown their strengths through their involvement in the community.
🏆Academic Achievement
Given to a youth who have demonstrated their commitment to academic success and achievement . This youth may be a participant of a local high school, HMI’s HSE program, college or any form of academic program.
🏆Staff Leader
Given to a staff who is truly selfless and dedicated to helping the entire HMI community. This staff person has shown their support of youth development, achievement and goes above and beyond no matter what the situation.
