Promise Awards

Get ready for the most anticipated event of the year—the 2024 Promise Awards! This year, we are thrilled to announce that WYC will host the Promise Awards during the 2024 Annual Virtual Conference on September 25 and 26.

Mark your calendars and get ready to be part of a celebration that honors promise, achievement, and excellence. The Selection Committee has made their decisions on Recipients and Honorable Mentions. The 2024 Honorees are now being notified, and production of the 2024 Promise Awards is underway! Check back for updates as we lead into the 2024 Virtual Conference, United for Youth!

2024 Promise Awards Selection Committee

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Promise Awards?

The Promise Awards are an annual celebration of leaders, programs and youth making a difference in their clubs and communities. The Promise Awards are a WYC program that recognizes and supports youth club work of members around the world. Award recipients receive a grant to support their continued impact at the Club, as well as a special video storytelling production, and support from WYC to share their story with the world.

What is the award process?

Applications will be reviewed by the Promise Awards selection committee. Nominations are reviewed and sent to the selection committee as they are received. Applicants may be asked to provide additional information after submitting their application, such as photos, detailed explanations, or other proof of accomplishments. Recipients will be contacted after nominations close and will begin working with WYC on event production, including recording a video for the event. Award recipients will be announced at the Annual Virtual Conference

Who can nominate a person or program for the Promise Awards?

Anyone from a WYC member organization, including staff, volunteers, and youth can nominate a leader, program, or youth for a Promise Award. All nominators must notify the club’s leader about the nomination to ensure that your club knows that a person or program was nominated! WYC will contact your Club’s leader after nominations close to confirm the names of individuals and programs nominated for the Promise Awards. If your club leader is a nominee, WYC will not notify the leader of their nomination, but will contact the Board Chair or other members of the leadership team to ensure your Club is aware of the nomination.

How are the Promise Award recipients selected?

The Promise Awards recipients and honorees are selected by the Promise Awards Committee. The committee is a team of volunteers who review nominations and select the recipients and honorable mentions. The committee uses a rubric to assess each nominee’s unique story and application, considering factors like initiative, barriers, and the WYC spirit of youth development.

Who can I contact for more questions?

Contact Tony Galvao, Program Manager at tgalvao@worldyouthclubs.org or Abby Lemay, Vice President of Impact at alemay@worldyouthclubs.org

2024 Promise Award Recipients

2024 Promise Award Honorable Mentions

Promise Awards Hall of Fame

 

Jonathan Weaver | Volunteer Leader of the Year

Jeshua González | Youth of the Year

Joseph Bikorabagabo | Staff Leader of the Year

Scholars in Farming | Program of the Year

Rebecca Ampah | Leadership Pioneer Award 2022

Dimitris Giannakakis | Leadership Excellence Award 2022

John Lightfoot | Lifetime Leadership Award 2022

STAR English Program | Education Impact Award 2022

Annet | Youth Inspiration Award 2022

Enock | Youth Changemaker Award 2022

Stephen Quansah | Leadership Pioneer Award 2021

Vilma Calderon | Leadership Excellence Award 2021

Education First Initiative | Program Innovation Award 2021

Chadashah Teenage Pregnancy Center | Health Program Impact Award 2021

Jireth | Youth Dream Big Award 2021

Evans | Youth Inspiration Award 2021

Marco | Youth Changemaker Award 2021

Sponsorship Information

We have several events throughout the year and are always looking for
partners. If you are interested in learning more about sponsorship
opportunities with WYC, we would love to speak with you.

Please email Kirk at kdominick@wfyc.org