INSPIRE, CONNECT, AND EMPOWER
EMERGING INNOVATOR AWARDS
Celebrating youth leaders who are driving change, solving big problems, and shaping the future!
Applications Open September 10!
Honoring 100 Global Student Changemakers
The Emerging Innovator Awards recognize 100 outstanding high school students from around the world whose bold ideas and initiatives are driving positive change. The awards aim to inspire, connect, and empower the next generation of changemakers who are shaping a better future.
How It Works
TIMELINE
September 10 | Preliminary Round Opens
October 1 (11:59pm EST) | Preliminary Round Deadline
November 2 | Top 100 Honorees Announced
November 12 | Semifinal Round Opens
November 19 (11:59pm EST) | Semifinal Round Deadline
March 1 | Finalists Announced
April 29-30 | Limitless World Summit
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 $40,000 prize pool of cash and scholarships:
- Semifinalist (Top 100 honorees)
Exclusive opportunity to attend Limitless World Summit (invitation-only event) with a 50% award scholarship applied to the cost of registration - Finalist (up to 10 honorees)
Exclusive opportunity to attend Limitless World Summit (invitation-only event) with a 100% award scholarship applied to the cost of registration and a $1,000 cash prize - Emerging Innovator of the Year (1 honoree)
Same as Finalist package with an additional cash prize totaling $5,000
