GLMA

Nominations are now open for the 2026 GLMA Annual Achievement Awards!

Each year, GLMA recognizes LGBTQ+ and allied health professionals whose leadership, research, advocacy, practice, and community impact are advancing LGBTQ+ health equity.

Awardees will be honored at GLMA’s 44th Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health taking place September 17–19, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.

This year’s award categories include:
Lifetime Achievement
Achievement in Research
Achievement in Practice
Achievement in Advocacy
Early Career Achievement
Local Community Leader Achievement *Washington State region

Nominations close July 5. Submit a nomination today: https://loom.ly/45uhn0w

Pride Month is a powerful time to show up for LGBTQ+ health equity, and GLMA’s 2026 Pride Month Membership Drive is officially underway!

This June, join GLMA, renew your membership, or donate $500 or more to receive a free GLMA Pride Keychain as our thank you.

Your support fuels GLMA’s year-round work to advance LGBTQ+ health through education, advocacy, research, professional community, and programs that strengthen affirming care across the health professions.

Support LGBTQ+ health beyond Pride Month. Join, renew, or donate today. https://loom.ly/hzMrtdU

⏰ Early Bird registration discounts for end May 31!

Join 800+ LGBTQ+ and allied health professionals, researchers, educators, students, and advocates in Seattle this September for GLMA’s 44th Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health.

Register now before Early Bird rates end May 31 and conference prices increase on June 1.

📍 Seattle, WA
📅 September 17–19, 2026

Register now: glma.org/registration

Abstract submissions are now open for GLMA’s 44th Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health. Join us in Seattle, September 17–19, 2026, at the premier conference shaping the future of LGBTQ+ health.

We welcome submissions across four core content areas:
• Clinical Excellence in LGBTQ+ Care
• Health Equity, Access, and Social Determinants of Health
• Workforce Education and Professional Development
• Advocacy, Policy, and Health Systems Change

Submit your proposal by April 24, 2026.
glma.org/abstracts

Today, in Chiles v. Salazar, the Supreme Court weakened protections for LGBTQ+ youth by treating conversion therapy as protected speech instead of a harmful, discredited practice.

Make no mistake, this ruling is not a verdict on whether it is safe or effective. It is not. All major medical and mental health associations agree these practices are dangerous, ineffective, and cause serious harm to LGBTQ+ youth.

Read our full statement: https://loom.ly/MInOTYY

The Call for Abstracts is now open for .

Join us in Seattle for GLMA’s 44th Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health, the leading scientific conference shaping the future of LGBTQ+ health.

Each year, clinicians, researchers, educators, students, policy leaders, and advocates gather to share research, strengthen collaboration, and advance equitable, affirming care for LGBTQ+ communities.

We invite submissions highlighting:
• Innovative research
• Clinical best practices
• Policy analysis
• Educational models
• Community-informed strategies advancing LGBTQ+ health equity

📍 Seattle, WA
📅 September 17–19, 2026
📝 Proposals due April 24, 2026

Learn more and get started on your proposal:
glma.org/abstracts