OUTSTANDING ADVOCATES

As part of Hawaii’s Children and Youth Month, the CYDM Planning Committee will be honoring Hawaii’s Outstanding Advocates for Children and Youth for 2025 Awardees in different categories (listed below). 

Nominations are being sought for individuals, adults, children and youth, who have demonstrated notable achievements in children and youth advocacy during the past year (2023-2024). The committee will select from the following categories to receive the award

1. Child/Youth, ages 6-18
2. Adult, ages 19+
3. Organization/Agencies
4. Policy Makers

The awardees may be requested to participate in various promotions throughout the month, including attending Awards Ceremony.

A selection committee will choose the outstanding advocates from among the nominations. If you know of a child/youth, adult, organization/agency or policy maker deserving this recognition, please take the time to submit a nomination form. You will be asked to provide the following information:

1. A short, written description of your nominee’s demonstration or skill or special advocacy efforts performed on behalf of Hawaii’s children and youth.
2. A short explanation of why this recognition is deserved or unique.
3. Your contact information, including your name, address, telephone number and email address. 
4. Your nominee’s name, address, e-mail address and/or telephone number.

DEADLINE: Nominations must be received by the deadline of 11:59 p.m. on THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2025.