YF Awards
Celebrating the Next Generation of Changemakers in Youth Wellbeing
Awardees will join the YF Innovator community and be celebrated at the YF Block Party, a cultural summit for the youth wellbeing movement that brings together young leaders across tech, research, storytelling, activism and social impact entrepreneurship. May 13â14, 2026, in Austin, TX.


YF Award nominations are open NOW.
Nominate yourself or a changemaker you admire belowâbut first, get to know the award categories and eligibility requirements, honoring young leaders and adult champions alike.
Accepting nominations until January 21, 2026.
YFÂ Awards
Categories
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Ages 18-29
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Recognizing young innovators using technology for goodâbuilding tools, platforms or ideas that prioritize wellbeing and human connection over clicks and profits. These are the builders shaping a healthier digital future.
Ages 18-29
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Celebrating those who use storytelling to shift cultureâthrough writing, art, film or social media. These creators open hearts and minds, making complex topics about mental health, technology and social change more human and hopeful.
Ages 18-29
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Honoring emerging scholars and researchers whose work deepens our understanding of youth mental health, belonging and behavior. This award celebrates curiosity and the drive to turn evidence into real-world impact.
Ages 18-29
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Recognizing young leaders who turn ideas into collective action. These advocates push for policy, representation and justiceâcreating safer, more inclusive spaces for all youth to thrive.
Ages 18-29
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Honoring founders and builders driving purpose-led ventures that support youth wellbeing. Whether through products, programs or movements, theyâre redefining what it means to help other young people.
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Ages 30+
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Celebrating adults who show up for young peopleâmentors, parents, educators, clinicians, and community leaders alike. These champions listen deeply, advocate fiercely and build environments where young people and their families can flourish.
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Weâre Celebrating
at the Block Party
We're lifting up the rising leaders who are rewriting whatâs possible for youth wellbeing and tech at our inaugural YF Block Party, May 13â14, 2026 in Austin, TX. Itâs a day of celebration, storytelling and bold field-buildingâuniting the rockstars shaping the future of youth wellbeing.
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Wondering how you can join the Block Party if you're not an awardee? Stay tuned. Applications to attend will open in 2026.


