We are READY as experts in out-of-school education.
Today’s young people are facing extraordinary challenges and change. Award USA remains steadfast, working to ensure that despite COVID-19, young people ages 14-24 continue to develop resilience, confidence, and internal motivation that will drive them forward within the classroom and beyond.

The Award is BUILT FOR NOW.
Thanks to the efforts of donors and volunteers like you, when the pandemic hit, our team was already hard at work expanding our virtual Award offerings. Because of this, we were able to quickly pivot to offer fully remote program access. As a result, Award USA is able to provide opportunities for leadership and a broader sense of connection desperately needed during this time.

Award USA is DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE.
We remain committed to making the program accessible to all young people. 55% of US Award participants report they are from a minority race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, are differently abled and/or live with low income – and this is just the beginning. We seek to grow our financial assistance and strong work of inclusivity. Additionally, we have set ambitious goals both to further diversify our leadership and raise up activism, particularly around racial justice, within the Award.

We are GROWING COMMUNITY and IMPACTING lives.
As a fast-growing startup division, we continue to follow our 2020-2023 strategic plan. We are cultivating partnerships and establishing our presence within schools, community groups and like minded organizations to establish new Award Centers. We are engaging alumni to mentor through our Open Award Center. We have a fantastic base of support and we are working tirelessly to amplify the impact and awareness of this exceptional program.

We have ambitious goals. Like the young people we support, we will rise to the challenge.