CTA presents the NANCY Baileyleadership In Lesbian And Gay Human Rights Award to an individual CTA member whose activities have helped to achieve significant equity and equality for the Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual community. Nancy Bailey, instructor of physical education, CSU, Bakersfield, is the founder of the Gay and Lesbian Caucus of the California Teachers Association. Her courage and tenacity inspired the growth of the movement within the profession. To be eligible for this award, the nominee must have demonstrated leadership and commitment in one or more of the following areas related to the Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual community:

• Adolescent services
• Eliminating stereotyping and name calling
• Expanding the definition of diversity both within and outside of the community
• Regular articulation through written or verbal expression of the needs of gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender people
• HIV/AIDS health
• Political activism and advocacy of legislation 
• Eliminating discrimination, harassment, and hate motivated violence directed toward gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender people
• Training for adults and counseling for students 

Pacific Asian American Human Rights Award 

CTA presents the Pacific Asian American Human Rights Award to an individual CTA member whose activities have helped to achieve significant progress on behalf of equal opportunity for Pacific Asian Americans. To be eligible for this award, the nominee must have demonstrated leadership and commitment in one or more of the following areas related to Pacific Asian Americans:

• Bilingual programs
• Immigrant issues
• Political lobbying
• Involvement in anti-gang activities
• Political activism
• History
• Educational equity
• Training and leadership programs