Emerging Innovator Awards
Amidst rapid change, widespread inequity and intractable global challenges, the world needs young leaders and changemakers to take ownership of the future. The Emerging Innovator Awards aim to inspire, connect, and empower the next generation of leaders by recognizing the top-100 high school students from around the world whose extraordinary efforts are making positive impacts on their local communities and helping to drive societal advancement.
Prize Packages
All honorees (up to 100 students) will receive a certificate of recognition and exclusive invitation for themselves and one adult (21+) to attend the Limitless World Summit in addition to competing for a $20,000 prize pool:
- Honorable Mention (up to 75 honorees): $100 discount to attend Limitless World Summit
- Semifinalist (up to 25 honorees): $200 discount to attend Limitless World Summit
- Finalist (up to 5 honorees): Full discount to attend Limitless World Summit and a $1000 cash prize
- Emerging Innovator of the Year (1 honoree): Full discount to attend Limitless World Summit and a $5000 cash prize
Timeline
- January 31, 11:59 pm EST: Application deadline
- February 15: Notification of Honorable Mention and Semifinalist selections
- March 17, 11:59 pm EST: Deadline for Semifinalists to submit their second round proposals
- March 31: Notification of Finalist selections
- May 1-2: Limitless World Summit (All awardees are invited and will be recognized. Finalists will present live to compete for the final selection of the Emerging Innovator of the Year Award).
Ready to unlock your full potential?
Here’s what you need:
All high school students who are currently enrolled and in good academic standing as of January 31, 2025, are eligible to apply for award recognition.
Each applicant must submit a completed application package by January 31, 2025. Completed application packages will include:
1. Candidate Profile: Candidate contact information and verification of eligibility
2. Leadership Impact Video: A 2-minute video of the applicant discussing their leadership impact
3. Letter of Recommendation: A one page letter of recommendation from an adult non-relative who can speak to the applicant’s qualification. The statement should include the relationship to the applicant, impact of the applicant’s leadership and their potential for future impact as a leader.