The NJ Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics, is pleased to announce a CALL FOR NOMINATIONS for the YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

The Youth Achievement Award recognizes the strengths and accomplishments of a young person or group of young people and will be presented on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at our Diamond Jubilee Celebration. We are asking any and all to submit their nomination via the instructions listed below. Deadline for submissions is August 1, 2025.

NOMINATION INSTRUCTIONS

The Nominee(s) should be New Jersey – based, under the age of 22, and be a (group of) child(ren), adolescent(s) or young adult (s) who has/have demonstrated initiative, talent and determination resulting in a notable accomplishment in any field – including – but not limited to – health, community service, education, and advocacy.

Please be sure to describe why you are nominating this individual or group of individuals citing specific examples of how they have made an impact. Supporting documents, such as additional letter of endorsement, news articles, organization newsletters, or other publications are welcomed and encouraged, and may be emailed separately to lreinhardt@njaap.org.