Rising Stars Awards Grant

Rising Stars Awards Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: StayWorkPlay NH
Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Last Updated: April 08, 2025

Summary

The Rising Stars Awards, an initiative by Stay Work Play in partnership with New Hampshire Public Radio, honors exceptional young individuals and businesses in New Hampshire that attract and retain talent aged 40 and under. With seven categories including Artist of the Year and Young Person of the Year, these awards celebrate creativity, community impact, and innovation, recognizing those who contribute positively to the state and inspire future generations.

Overview

Rising Stars Awards An initiative of Stay Work Play, in partnership with New Hampshire Public Radio, the Rising Stars Awards celebrate and recognize New Hampshire’s remarkable young people (40 and under) and the businesses that go the extra mile to recruit and retain them. Seven award categories: Artist of the Year The Artist of the Year Award honors a young person who, through their creative efforts, is making their community a more vibrant place. The Changemaker of the Year Award Previously the Civic Leader of the Year, the Changemaker of the Year honors a young Granite Stater who, through their actions, has affected positive change in New Hampshire or their corner of it. The College Student of the Year Award The College Student of the Year Award honors an NH college student who is an academic rising star and is giving back to the community Coolest Employer for Young People The Coolest Employer for Young People Award (previously known as Coolest Company for Young Professionals) honors an NH company (nonprofit and for-profit) in NH that creates an environment to attract and retain young workers (specifically ages 40 and under) Entrepreneur of the Year The Entrepreneur of the Year Award honors a young entrepreneur in NH who has “looked outside the box,” is helping shape the future of our state through their entrepreneurial venture, and is 40 years of age or younger. High school Student of the Year The High School Student of the Year Award honors a remarkable high school student in NH, between the ages of 13 and 18. Young Person of the Year The Young Person of the Year Award (previously known as Young Professional of the Year) honors an outstanding professional working and living in NH, 40 years of age or younger, who is a rising star in their industry and giving back to their community.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. New Hampshire’s remarkable young people (40 and under) and the businesses that go the extra mile to recruit and retain them.