The application acceptance has been closed. Recipients will be announced by January 2025.
The Youth Awards were founded in 1998 by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. Now entering their 26th year, the Youth Awards honor Latino high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community and for their excellence in various categories including: Community Service, Education, Engineering, Entrepreneurship & Business, Green Sustainability, Healthcare & Science, Media & Entertainment, Public Service & Social Justice and Technology.