Nominate a Young Person for the 25 Under 25 Awards

Do you know a young person who is making an extraordinary impact in their community, school, or industry? Our 25 Under 25 Awards celebrate the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers. This is your chance to shine a spotlight on their incredible achievements and help us recognize those who are shaping a better future.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking nominations for young people under 25 whodemonstrate exceptional motivation and achievement in their respective fields, whether it be academics, arts, entrepreneurship, community service, sports, or any other notable area. Ideal candidates exhibit leadership qualities, either through their leadership of initiatives, projects, or organizations or through their influence on peers and communities.

Criteria

Resident within Allegheny County
Under the age of 25 as of July 9th, 2026
Self-nominations are not permitted

NOMINATION DEADLINE
Friday, January 9th, 2026, at 11:59 pm

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Dear friends and supporters,

Young Black Motivated Kings and Queens is incredibly grateful for your unwavering support over the years. Thanks to you, YBMKQ has been able to make a real difference in the lives of young people, empowering them to be agents of positive change in their communities.

As we look to the future, we are excited to announce that we have some truly transformative, ground-breaking, and historic initiatives in the works. These are game-changing projects that will take our youth-led organization to the next level and enable us to have an even greater impact.

With your support, we can: