Youth Advocates of the Year Awards

Youth Advocates of the Year Awards

Geographic Scope: United States and international (primarily US-focused with some global recognition)

Focus Areas:
* Recognition of outstanding youth advocates leading tobacco control efforts
* Honoring young leaders promoting tobacco prevention legislation
* Recognizing youth exposing tobacco industry marketing to children
* Youth preventing peer tobacco use
* Youth advocacy across local, state, and national levels

Eligibility:
* High school students and young people who have demonstrated leadership in tobacco control
* Competitive application process
* One national winner selected annually
* One group winner selected annually
* Regional winners (East, Central, South, West regions)

Award Benefits:
* Scholarships and grants to continue advocacy work
* Induction into National Youth Ambassadors program
* Recognition at annual gala in Washington, D.C.
* Training and professional development opportunities
* National platform and media exposure

Status: Active annual program

Background: Recognizes the most impactful youth tobacco control advocates and provides resources to support their continued leadership in the movement.