South County Pride's third annual Young Adult Scholarship and elder Changemaker Award ceremony was held during our annual pride festival!
We encourage you to stay tuned for next year's awards and opportunities! Please consider donating here to support our future scholarships and grants!
We encourage you to stay tuned for next year's awards and opportunities! Please consider donating here to support our future scholarships and grants!
2026 Changemaker Award
Pictured: 2026 Changemaker Award winners Sandra Enos (left) and Roberta Richman (right). Photo credits: Domenik Lee, Dandy Lion Media
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The third annual Changemaker Awards were given to Sandra Enos and Roberta Richman for their longstanding contributions to the South County LGBTQIA+ community. We gave them these awards in appreciation of all of the love they've poured into community over the years!
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2026 Youth Scholarship
Pictured: 2026 Youth Scholarship winners Regan Straight (left) and Jay Thornber (right).
Photo credits: Domenik Lee, Dandy Lion Media
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The third annual Youth Scholarships were awarded to graduating high school seniors Regan Straight and Jay Thornber! Their applications and community activism stood out to us, and we look forward to seeing all that they accomplish in the years to come!
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Past Awards
2025 Changemaker Award
Pictured: Changemaker Award winner Richard Muto (left), and South County Pride board member Amelia Ortega (right). Photo credits: Domenik Lee, Dandy Lion Media
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The 2025 Queer Elder Award was awarded to Richard Muto for his upstanding role in the Rhode Island queer community and for his outstanding work with the Brain Injury Association of America. Richard has served the southern Rhode Island community, and South County Pride is honored to recognize the positive impact that his work has had. View Richard's testimonials here.
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2025 Youth Scholarship
Pictured: 2025 Youth Scholarship winners (left to right): Rory Cook, Rowan Marelli, Rachel Ullucci, Hayden Puglia, and Adaline LaBossiere. Photo credits: Domenik Lee, Dandy Lion Media
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The 2025 South County Pride Young Adult Scholarships were awarded to Rory Cook, Rowan Marelli, Rachel Ullucci, Hayden Puglia, and Adaline LaBossiere.
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2024 Changemaker Award
Pictured: 2024 Changemaker Award winner Michael Alper. Photo credits: Domenik Lee, Dandy Lion Media
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The 2024 Changemaker Award was given to Michael Alper, for his longstanding service as a teacher in the South Kingstown school system. Michael's work as an educator and an actor has inspired countless youth to live their truth and reach for their fullest potential.
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2024 Youth Scholarship
Pictured: 2024 Youth Scholarship winner Ruby Erickson. Photo credits: Domenik Lee, Dandy Lion Media
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Pictured: 2024 Youth Scholarship winner Addy Cook. Photo credits: Domenik Lee, Dandy Lion Media
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The 2024 South County Pride Young Adult Scholarships were awarded to SKHS graduates Ruby Erickson and Addy Cook. We are so proud of their accomplishments, and can't wait to see what they strive towards in the future!
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